Food Quote by Alfred Hitchcock
““I’m frightened of eggs, worse than frightened, they revolt me. That white round thing without any holes … have you ever seen anything more revolting than an egg yolk breaking and spilling its yellow liquid? Blood is jolly, red. But egg yolk is yellow, revolting. I’ve never tasted it.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Hitchcock Files, 1975
The speaker expresses an intense aversion to eggs, describing them as revolting and comparing yolk to blood.
In simple terms: Eggs provoke strong disgust.
Key Takeaway
Identify and confront personal phobias.
Themes
disgust
phobia
food aversion
psychology
Mood
unsettling
curious
Type
psychological
personal
When to use this quote
- cooking
- grocery shopping
- mental health counseling
- dietary choices
Key Concepts
sensory repulsion
irrational fear
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your strongest dislikes?
- Can exposure reduce the revulsion?
A Different Perspective
Aversion may stem from deeper anxieties.
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