Quote by Terry Pratchett
This was not a fairy-tale castle and there was no such thing as a fairy-tale ending, but sometimes you could threaten to kick the handsome prince in the ham-and-eggs.
Summary
This quote suggests that the situation being described is far from ideal or perfect, but there is still a sense of agency and power in it. It implies that even in less-than-ideal circumstances, one can assert themselves and take control by standing up to or challenging perceived authority figures or established norms. The mention of kicking the handsome prince in the ham-and-eggs adds a touch of humor and reinforces the idea of not conforming to traditional fairy-tale expectations.