Quote by Terry Pratchett
The universe contains any amount of horrible ways to be woken up, such as the noise of the mob breaking down the front door, the scream of fire engines, or the realization that today is the Monday which on Friday night was a comfortably long way off. A dog's wet nose is not strictly speaking the worst of the bunch, but it has it's own peculiar dreadfulness which connoisseurs of the ghastly and dog owners everywhere have come to know and dread. It's like having a small piece of defrosting liver pressed lovingly against you.
Summary
This quote humorously emphasizes that although being woken up by a dog's wet nose may not be the worst thing in the world, it still carries a unique sense of dread. The comparison of the wet nose to a defrosting piece of liver adds to the comical exaggeration, highlighting the unpleasantness of the experience. Overall, the quote presents a lighthearted perspective on the different ways one can be startled awake, subtly highlighting the annoyance of disruptions to our peaceful sleep.
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