It was a stamp. It was a yellowy-green color. It…
““It was a stamp. It was a yellowy-green color. It showed—Moist peered—a field of cabbages, with some buildings on the horizon. He sniffed. It smelled of cabbages. Oh, yes. “Printed with cabbage ink and using gum made from broccoli, sir,” said Stanley, full of pride. “‘A Salute to the Cabbage Industry of the Sto Plains,’ sir. I think it might do very well. Cabbages are so popular, sir. You can make so many things out of them!” “Well, I can see that—” “There’s cabbage soup, cabbage beer, cabbage fudge, cabbage cake, cream of cabbage—” “Yes, Stanley, I think you—” “—pickled cabbage, cabbage jelly, cabbage salad, boiled cabbage, deep-fried cabbage—” “Yes, but now can—” “—fricassee of cabbage, cabbage chutney, cabbage Surprise, sausages—” “Sausages?” “Filled with cabbage, sir. You can make practically anything with cabbage, sir. Then there’s—” “Cabbage stamps,” said Moist terminally.””
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 illustration of absurd marketing, showing how any product can be over‑hyped and repurposed for profit.
In simple terms: Even the most mundane thing can be turned into a selling point.
Key Takeaway
Question the value behind hype.
Themes
humor
satire
consumerism
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
humorous
satirical
When to use this quote
- advertising
- product development
- creative brainstorming
- novel writing
Key Concepts
absurdity
marketing
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does satire reveal truth about consumer culture?
- When does exaggeration become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
The joke may overlook genuine innovation in favor of parody.