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If all the girls attending [the Yale prom] were laid end…

“If all the girls attending [the Yale prom] were laid end to end, I wouldn't be at all surprised.” quote by Dorothy Parker
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“If all the girls attending [the Yale prom] were laid end to end, I wouldn't be at all surprised.”

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.

The speaker sarcastically suggests that the number of girls at the prom would be so great that it would be unsurprising if none attended.

In simple terms: Too many girls would be expected.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about attendance.

Themes

sarcasm social commentary gender

Mood

wry critical

Type

social humorous

When to use this quote

  • high‑school events
  • social gatherings
  • attendance expectations

Key Concepts

humor exaggeration

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is the comment meant to critique?
  • What does it reveal about expectations?
A Different Perspective

Exaggeration may mislead; context matters.

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