Quote by George Bernard Shaw

The thought of two thousand people crunching celery at the same time horrified me.

The thought of two thousand people crunching celery at the s

Summary

The quote expresses a personal aversion towards the idea of a large number of people simultaneously consuming celery. It emphasizes the speaker's discomfort and repulsion towards the imagined sound and motion associated with such an act. The quote reflects a unique sensitivity or eccentricity towards a seemingly mundane experience, showcasing how certain things that might appear harmless to others can provoke strong negative feelings in an individual.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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