The discovery of the good taste of bad taste can be very liberating. The man who insists on high and serious pleasures is depriving himself of pleasure; he continually restricts what he can enjoy; in the constant exercise of his good taste he will eventually price himself out of the market, so to speak. Here Camp taste supervenes upon good taste as a daring and witty hedonism. It makes the man of good taste cheerful, where before he ran the risk of being chronically frustrated. It is good for the digestion.

Summary

This quote suggests that finding enjoyment in unconventional or "bad" taste can actually be freeing. People who only pursue high and serious pleasures limit themselves and decrease their ability to experience joy. By embracing camp taste, which is characterized by daring and witty enjoyment of unconventional things, individuals with good taste can become happier and avoid chronic frustration. It is seen as beneficial for one's digestion, symbolizing the positive impact of embracing a more open-minded and less restrictive approach to pleasure.

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