She is pasty and podgy, with the eyes of a currant bun, suddenly protruding with animation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject is described physically with a somewhat unflattering comparison.
- In plain terms
- She looks a bit odd but shows excitement.
- What can you take from it?
- Physical descriptions can be critical.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it fair to judge by looks?
- How does animation change perception?
Another view
Such descriptions can be mean-spirited.
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