The most dangerous drink is gin. You have to be really, really careful with that. And you also have to be 45, female and sitting on the stairs. Because gin isn't really a drink, it's more a mascara thinner. 'Nobody likes my shoes! I made... I made fifty... fucking vol-au-vents, and not one of you... not one of you... said 'Thank you.'' And my favourite: 'Everybody, shut up. Shut up! This song is all about me.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker warns against gin while sharing a dramatic complaint about unappreciated efforts.
- In plain terms
- Gin is called dangerous as the speaker recounts feeling unthanked for cooking.
- What can you take from it?
- Substance warnings can be mixed with personal grievances.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we express feeling unappreciated?
- Why do substances become focal points?
Another view
The advice on gin is not medically grounded.
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