Books Quote by Ned Beauman
““Loeser's favourite book in Blimk's shop, where he spent most of his afternoons, was still Dames! And how to Lay them. He referred to it constantly, like a psalter, with an inexhaustible excitement at the notion that it was possible to seduce a woman just by following a rigorous system of instructions. The problem was, there wasn't much in it that he felt he could put to practical use. 'Want to impress a dame with morning after the night before? Run to the kitchen while she's still snoozing fit to bust, and come back with what I like to call the Egg Majestique. That's one of every type of egg on a tray: a soft-boiled egg, a hard-boiled egg, an egg over easy, an egg sunny side up, a poached egg, a devilled egg, a pickled egg, a coddled egg, a scrambled egg, a one-egg omelette, and a shot of egg nog for the hangover. No dame will be able to believe you know so many ways to cook eggs. Egg protein is good for the manly function, and after you've pulled off the Egg Majestique, you'll probably need it, if you know what I mean.' This sounded pretty authoritative to Loeser but he just wasn't quite sure.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Egg Majestique, 2015
Loeser idolizes a book promising to seduce women via a detailed egg‑cooking system, but finds it impractical.
In simple terms: A ridiculous guide claims cooking eggs will win women’s hearts.
Key Takeaway
Question absurd self‑help claims.
Themes
humor
seduction
absurdity
Mood
ironic
critical
Type
satirical
humorous
When to use this quote
- dating advice
- culinary experiments
Key Concepts
social engineering
gender dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people trust such manuals?
- What real skills matter in relationships?
A Different Perspective
The premise ignores genuine connection.
