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“First I showered off that horrible butt smell you get from being on an airplane. [p. 257]” quote by Anne Lamott
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““First I showered off that horrible butt smell you get from being on an airplane. [p. 257]””

Anne Lamott

About This Quote

Source Book: *Traveling Mercies*, 1999, p. 257

The author humorously describes the unpleasant odor after a flight, highlighting mundane discomforts.

In simple terms: Airplane smells are terrible.

Key Takeaway

Find humor in everyday annoyances.

Themes

travel humor body awareness

Mood

reflective wry

Type

observational humorous

When to use this quote

  • airport lounges
  • flight attendants
  • personal blogs
  • travel memoirs

Key Concepts

sensory experience air travel

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do sensory details enrich storytelling?
  • What other travel irritations can be comic?
A Different Perspective

Humor may downplay genuine discomfort.

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