Quote by Bill Bryson
Clearly, some time ago makers and consumers of American junk food passed jointly through some kind of sensibility barrier in the endless quest for new taste sensations. Now they are a little like those desperate junkies who have tried every known drug and are finally reduced to mainlining toilet bowl cleanser in an effort to get still higher.
Summary
This quote highlights how the makers and consumers of American junk food have continuously pushed the boundaries in their pursuit of new and extreme flavors. It draws a comparison between their relentless experimentation and the desperation of drug addicts who resort to harmful substances in search of a stronger high. The quote suggests that the quest for novelty in junk food has reached a point where it has become excessive and unhealthy.
Topics
Food
By Bill Bryson
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