Quote by Raymond Chandler

He looked about as inconspicuous as a tarantula on a slice of angel food.

He looked about as inconspicuous as a tarantula on a slice o

Summary

This quote compares someone's conspicuousness to that of a tarantula on an angel food cake. It suggests that the person stands out significantly and is highly noticeable in their surroundings, much like how a tarantula would be strikingly visible on a delicately decorated angel food cake. The phrase emphasizes how obvious and out of place the person appears, creating a vivid image of their lack of inconspicuousness.

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By Raymond Chandler

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