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“As for consulting a dentist regularly, my punctuality practically amounted to a fetish. Every twelve years I would drop whatever I was doing and allow wild Caucasian ponies to drag me to a reputable orthodontist.” quote by S. J. Perelman
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“As for consulting a dentist regularly, my punctuality practically amounted to a fetish. Every twelve years I would drop whatever I was doing and allow wild Caucasian ponies to drag me to a reputable orthodontist.”

S. J. Perelman

About This Quote

The narrator humorously describes obsessive punctuality in dental appointments, treating it like a compulsive ritual.

In simple terms: He treats dental visits as a bizarre, ritualistic obsession.

Key Takeaway

Treat appointments with humor, not anxiety.

Themes

humor obsession healthcare

Mood

playful self‑deprecating

Type

personal humorous

When to use this quote

  • dental care
  • routine scheduling
  • personal health

Key Concepts

ritualistic behavior personal quirks

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you have any health habits that feel like a fetish?
  • How does humor help you manage routine stress?
A Different Perspective

The exaggeration may mask underlying anxiety about health.

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