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“Tonight's December thirty-first, something is about to burst. The clock is crouching, dark and small, like a time bomb in the hall. Hark, it's midnight, children dear. Duck! Here comes another year!” quote by Ogden Nash
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“Tonight's December thirty-first, something is about to burst. The clock is crouching, dark and small, like a time bomb in the hall. Hark, it's midnight, children dear. Duck! Here comes another year!”

Ogden Nash

About This Quote

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

A whimsical warning that the year is ending and time is ticking like a bomb, urging celebration.

In simple terms: Time ends, celebrate the new year.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the moment, welcome the new year.

Themes

celebration time humor

Mood

playful celebratory

Type

poetic humorous

When to use this quote

  • New Year's Eve parties
  • family gatherings
  • countdowns
  • midnight celebrations

Key Concepts

chronology anticipation playfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you mark the transition of a year?
  • What rituals make midnight feel special?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the seriousness of time passing.

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