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“there emerged from the car a pair of the sort of legs which sound-track editors are unable to see without needing to slap a smoky saxophone solo all over, for reasons which no one besides sound-track editors has ever been able to understand. In this particular case, however, the saxophone would…” quote by Douglas Adams
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““there emerged from the car a pair of the sort of legs which sound-track editors are unable to see without needing to slap a smoky saxophone solo all over, for reasons which no one besides sound-track editors has ever been able to understand. In this particular case, however, the saxophone would have been silenced by the proximity of the kazoo which the same sound-track editor would almost certainly have slapped all over the progress of the vehicle. The””

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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 description of absurd, over‑the‑top production choices that mask simple reality.

In simple terms: Excessive embellishment hides the simple truth.

Key Takeaway

Avoid unnecessary complexity.

Themes

humor absurdity creativity media critique

Mood

playful ironic

Type

satirical observational

When to use this quote

  • film editing
  • music production
  • creative brainstorming
  • design critique

Key Concepts

Satire overproduction sound design

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does embellishment enhance vs. obscure?
  • How can simplicity improve communication?
A Different Perspective

Too much flair can distract from core message.

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