Mustard Quote by Marcel Theroux
““...the mustard on the roof of my mouth gave me the feeling that someone was removing my nasal hair with a blowtorch.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last of the Crazy People, 2005
A vivid, absurd sensation likened to a blowtorch removing nasal hair illustrates how sensory experiences can be bizarre and memorable.
In simple terms: Strange sensations can be vivid.
Key Takeaway
Notice and describe odd sensory moments.
Themes
sensory perception
absurdity
memory
Mood
humorous
quirky
Type
narrative
observational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- therapy
- mindfulness
- storytelling
Key Concepts
Vivid imagery
humor
personal anecdote
Questions to Reflect On
- What sensory experiences stand out for you?
- How does humor affect memory?
A Different Perspective
May be too niche for some.
![“I used to live in a little city by the sea, and the feeling of isolation - it was not like living in Paris or London. It was a bit apart from the main city, and [it gave me] this feeling of isolation and also being close to nature, with nature as a surrounding and also a frontier, from the society…” quote by Lucile Hadzihalilovic](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/337/lucile-hadzihalilovic-33563_bits_i-used-to-live-in-a-little-city-by-the-s_981114.jpg)
![“I clearly remember writing songs [when I was young] and the power that it gave me of feeling like somebody. My whole life changed when I wrote those songs, even before anyone ever heard them. It wasn't a commercial thing.” quote by Gwen Stefani](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fe4/gwen-stefani-2450_changed_i-clearly-remember-writing-songs-when-i_833517.jpg)
