Quote by Fred A. Allen

He dreamed he was eating shredded wheat and woke up to find the mattress half gone.

He dreamed he was eating shredded wheat and woke up to find

Summary

This quote suggests the bizarre and disorienting nature of dreams. It highlights the disconnect between our dreams and reality, as the person in the quote wakes up to find that their dream about eating shredded wheat has caused them to eat part of their mattress instead. The quote playfully illustrates how dreams can warp our perception and create a surreal experience that defies logical explanation.

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Dreams

By Fred A. Allen

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