Cocoa Quote by Shirley Jackson
“Cocoa? Cocoa! Damn miserable puny stuff, fit for kittens and unwashed boys. Did Shakespeare drink cocoa?”
About This Quote
Cocoa is dismissed as a trivial, low‑brow drink, prompting a humorous question about its historical consumption.
In simple terms: Cocoa is seen as cheap and childish.
Appreciate humble pleasures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- food criticism
- literary satire
- historical speculation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we label some foods as inferior?
- How does humor reveal cultural attitudes?
Cocoa’s reputation may be unfairly negative.