Quote by Steven Wright

Winny and I lived in a house that ran on static electricity. If you wanted to run the blender, you had to rub balloons on your head. If you wanted to cook, you had to pull off a sweater real quick...

Winny and I lived in a house that ran on static electricity.

Summary

This quote from the book "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbitt signifies a unique and unconventional living situation. The speaker describes living in a house powered by static electricity, implying a lack of typical electrical infrastructure. To operate appliances like blenders or stoves, the residents had to generate static electricity themselves. Rubbing balloons on one's head or removing a sweater quickly could produce enough static charge to power these devices. This portrayal emphasizes a whimsical and unorthodox lifestyle, suggesting an imaginative and unconventional world.

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By Steven Wright

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