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“It was a prom dress.It was pink.It was originally seventy percent off,but Ma got it down to eighty-five percent off by screaming "My water broke!" while we were checking out” quote by Laurie Halse Anderson
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““It was a prom dress.It was pink.It was originally seventy percent off,but Ma got it down to eighty-five percent off by screaming "My water broke!" while we were checking out””

Laurie Halse Anderson

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 anecdote about a teen using a dramatic excuse to get a deeper discount on a dress.

In simple terms: A teen pretended to be in labor to get a bigger sale.

Key Takeaway

Use creativity wisely, but consider honesty.

Themes

humor teen life consumer culture

Mood

playful ironic

Type

anecdotal humorous

When to use this quote

  • shopping
  • peer pressure
  • family outings

Key Concepts

social dynamics ethical boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it ever okay to lie for a discount?
  • What are the consequences of exaggerating?
A Different Perspective

The tactic may backfire if discovered.

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