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What does it mean?
The speaker finds the situation odd, mistakenly thinking they’re speaking to a frozen embryo, highlighting confusion.
In plain terms
I thought I was talking to a frozen embryo.
What can you take from it?
Misunderstandings can feel bizarre.

Where it applies

  • when expectations are subverted
  • in surreal conversations

Putting it to work

  • highlight absurdity in dialogue

Questions to consider

  • What makes a situation feel highly irregular?
  • How do we react to unexpected revelations?

Another view

Reference to a frozen embryo may be obscure.

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