Thats the trouble. all i wanted was a tumble in the hay. oh, boy, i said. ill bet that cute thing is fun and games. what he doesnt know about the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees, i can sure teach him
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker reflects on a naive expectation of a romantic encounter that turned out to be more complex.
- In plain terms
- I thought this would be fun but it involved things I didn't expect.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect surprises in relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you assume about this person?
- How did reality differ?
Another view
The context suggests irony rather than genuine lesson.
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