Earth is blue like an orange.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An surreal comparison that reimagines the visual of Earth with warm, organic tones.
- In plain terms
- The Earth looks like a round orange from space.
- What can you take from it?
- Use unexpected comparisons to see the world anew.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What ordinary things look different to you?
- How does color change meaning?
Another view
It ignores the actual color and ecological facts of Earth.
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