No matter how hard we try, sex isn't as good as sweet corn. (quoting Garrison Keillor)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker compares two very different pleasures, suggesting one simple food item rivals complex human experiences.
- In plain terms
- He says sweet corn is better than sex.
- What can you take from it?
- Simple foods can bring profound joy.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What simple food brings you joy?
- How do you rank life pleasures?
Another view
The comparison is hyperbolic and may not resonate with everyone.
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