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“[Completely bored by a country weekend, wiring to a friend:] For heaven's sake, rush me a loaf of bread, enclosing saw and file.” quote by Dorothy Parker
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“[Completely bored by a country weekend, wiring to a friend:] For heaven's sake, rush me a loaf of bread, enclosing saw and file.”

Dorothy Parker

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A humorous, exaggerated plea for basic necessities, highlighting absurdity of demanding tools with bread.

In simple terms: Ask for simple things in a funny way.

Key Takeaway

Use humor to express frustration.

Themes

satire humor absurdity

Mood

witty playful

Type

satirical literary

When to use this quote

  • daily life
  • bureaucratic requests
  • friendship banter

Key Concepts

social commentary exaggeration literary wit

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does humor soften complaints?
  • When is satire most effective?
A Different Perspective

May be misread as literal demand.

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