Quote by Lemony Snicket

They were almond cookies, although they could have been made of spinach and shoes for all I cared. I ate eleven of them, right in a row. It is rude to take the last cookie.

They were almond cookies, although they could have been made

Summary

This quote conveys the speaker's indifference towards the taste or composition of the almond cookies. They devour eleven cookies consecutively, showing their disregard for traditional dining etiquette that discourages taking the last serving. The quote suggests that their insistence on eating the cookies overrides any concern for manners or the content of what they are consuming.

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Food Humor Funny Inspirational Manners Cookies

By Lemony Snicket

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