Humor Quote by Dorothy Parker
““This wasn't just plain terrible, this was fancy terrible. This was terrible with raisins in it.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Little Girl” (1935) published in The New Yorker
The narrator describes a dish as terrible, emphasizing its absurdity by adding “raisins” as a metaphor for unnecessary embellishment.
In simple terms: Exaggerated criticism of something already bad.
Key Takeaway
Avoid over‑complicating problems.
Themes
critique
absurdity
exaggeration
Mood
wry
sarcastic
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- restaurant reviews
- creative writing
- social commentary
- humor
Key Concepts
satire
hyperbole
culinary metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- When does adding detail become counterproductive?
- How does humor reveal truth?
A Different Perspective
Over‑embellishment can mask underlying issues.
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