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“And you stagger down to break your fast. Greasy bacon and lacquered eggs And coffee composed of frigid dregs.” quote by Ogden Nash
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“And you stagger down to break your fast. Greasy bacon and lacquered eggs And coffee composed of frigid dregs.”

Ogden Nash

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Breakfast” (1935)

A vivid, slightly grotesque description of a heavy breakfast, highlighting sensory excess.

In simple terms: Greasy breakfast feels overwhelming.

Key Takeaway

Moderate indulgence for health.

Themes

food sensory humor

Mood

light‑hearted ironic

Type

literary satirical

When to use this quote

  • morning meals
  • diet planning
  • food photography
  • restaurant reviews

Key Concepts

culinary excess satire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What breakfast foods energize you?
  • How do you balance taste and health?
A Different Perspective

Overindulgence can lead to discomfort.

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