Quote by Fran Lebowitz

Twenty-four-hour room service generally refers to the length of time that it takes for the club sandwich to arrive. This is indeed disheartening, particularly when you

Twenty-four-hour room service generally refers to the length

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are in need of prompt service or have time constraints. The quote implies that while "twenty-four-hour room service" sounds promising - suggesting around-the-clock availability - the reality often falls short when it comes to delivery speed. The disappointment lies in the mismatch between the expectation created by the term and the actual efficiency of the service.

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