Ah, that must be George Best's cremation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker identifies a group or situation with a famous deceased person's funeral.
- In plain terms
- This gathering reminds me of a famous person's funeral.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize the somber or ironic nature of a gathering.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does this setting remind you of?
- How do you recognize a funeral atmosphere?
Another view
It relies on specific cultural knowledge of the person mentioned.
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