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“Should I have a doughnut or my disgusting cardboard?” asked Gwynn, as she drew up languidly before me at a study table in a bookstore on State Street, raising a puffed rice cake in the air. My eyes narrowed attentively at her face, but as I hesitated, she announced eagerly, “Disgusting cardboard…” quote by Daniel Amory
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““Should I have a doughnut or my disgusting cardboard?” asked Gwynn, as she drew up languidly before me at a study table in a bookstore on State Street, raising a puffed rice cake in the air. My eyes narrowed attentively at her face, but as I hesitated, she announced eagerly, “Disgusting cardboard it is!””

Daniel Amory

About This Quote

A character debates a trivial choice between a doughnut and a cardboard, using absurd humor to explore indecision and the absurdity of overthinking simple decisions.

In simple terms: A humorous take on overthinking a simple choice.

Key Takeaway

Don’t let trivial choices stall you.

Themes

indecision humor absurdity choice everyday life

Mood

lighthearted contemplative

Type

satirical conversational

When to use this quote

  • fiction
  • dialogue
  • character study

Key Concepts

decision fatigue self‑awareness playful absurdity

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small decisions do you overthink?
  • How can humor help ease indecision?
A Different Perspective

The humor may mask deeper anxiety about decision making.

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