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When you buy a box of Ritz crackers, on the back of the box, they have all these suggestions as to what to put on top of the Ritz. 'Try it with turkey and cheese. Try it with peanut butter.' But I like crackers man, that's why I bought it, 'cause I like crackers! I don't see a suggestion to put a Ritz on top of a Ritz. I didn't buy them because they're little edible plates! You've got no faith in the product itself.

Mitch Hedberg#47

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About this quote

What does it mean?
He feels Ritz crackers don't need topping suggestions because he likes them plain.
In plain terms
He bought crackers to eat alone, not on plates.
What can you take from it?
Trust the product as is.

Where it applies

  • shopping
  • eating
  • reading labels

Putting it to work

  • trust your taste
  • ignore suggestions
  • enjoy simplicity

Questions to consider

  • Why do you buy food?
  • Do suggestions help or bother?

Another view

Suggestions might help people find new ways to enjoy the food.

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