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“I realized that you don't try on a pair of pants, fart in them, and then put them back on the shelf, and the same rough politeness applied here, too. Plain and simple, I bled on it, I bought it.” quote by Laurie Notaro
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““I realized that you don't try on a pair of pants, fart in them, and then put them back on the shelf, and the same rough politeness applied here, too. Plain and simple, I bled on it, I bought it.””

Laurie Notaro

About This Quote

Source Essay: Humor Column, Laurie Notaro, 2010

She humorously compares trying on pants and buying them after a mishap to the bluntness of her experience.

In simple terms: She jokes about testing a product and buying it despite flaws.

Key Takeaway

Embrace honest, messy experiences.

Themes

humor honesty consumerism

Mood

witty candid

Type

humorous reflective

When to use this quote

  • shopping
  • online reviews
  • personal branding
  • advertising

Key Concepts

personal anecdote product testing social commentary

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this say about authenticity?
  • When is bluntness appropriate?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex consumer decisions.

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