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“A chop is a piece of leather skillfully attached to a bone and administered to the patients at restaurants.” quote by Ambrose Bierce
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“A chop is a piece of leather skillfully attached to a bone and administered to the patients at restaurants.”

Ambrose Bierce

About This Quote

Source Essay: Satirical Observations, 1905

A humorous, absurd description of a culinary dish that mixes unrelated elements.

In simple terms: A silly, made‑up food description.

Key Takeaway

Enjoy absurd humor.

Themes

satire absurdity food language creativity

Mood

playful mocking

Type

humorous satirical

When to use this quote

  • restaurant menus
  • comedic writing
  • social commentary

Key Concepts

wordplay hyperbole culinary metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this absurdity reveal about language?
  • Why blend unrelated concepts?
A Different Perspective

The joke may confuse literal readers.

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