Quote by John Green

And we'll call you...hmmm. Pudge. Huh? Pudge, the Colonel said. Because you're skinny. It's called irony, Pudge. Heard of it? Now, let's go get some cigarettes and start this year off right.

And we'll call you...hmmm. Pudge. Huh? Pudge, the Colonel sa

Summary

In this quote from the novel "Looking for Alaska" by John Green, the character known as the Colonel humorously assigns the nickname "Pudge" to someone who is skinny. He explains that the choice of the name is "irony" because it contrasts with the person's physical appearance. This lighthearted exchange between friends captures their playful banter before embarking on their New Year's adventure to buy cigarettes, setting the tone for their mischievous and rebellious actions throughout the storyline.

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