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“There was a machine in the kitchen which could extract the juice of two hundred oranges in half an hour, if a little button was pressed two hundred times by a butler’s thumb.” quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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““There was a machine in the kitchen which could extract the juice of two hundred oranges in half an hour, if a little button was pressed two hundred times by a butler’s thumb.””

F. Scott Fitzgerald

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Great Gatsby, 1925

Describes an absurdly efficient kitchen gadget that highlights the absurdity of over‑automation.

In simple terms: Over‑automation can be ridiculous.

Key Takeaway

Question the need for excessive tech.

Themes

technology absurdity efficiency consumerism

Mood

wry critical

Type

literary satirical

When to use this quote

  • home cooking
  • industrial design
  • product development
  • marketing pitches

Key Concepts

modernism satire innovation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is every convenience worth its cost?
  • When does automation become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective

Convenience may sacrifice human touch and practicality.

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