Food quote by Oscar Wilde

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I want my food dead. Not sick, not dying, dead
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"I want my food dead. Not sick, not dying, dead"

- Oscar Wilde

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This quote by Oscar Wilde is an amusing means of sharing a preference for food that is extensively cooked. By saying he wants his food "dead," Wilde is emphasizing that he does not desire it to be undercooked or raw. He also makes clear that he does not desire it to be "sick" or "passing away," which could be taken food that is slightly undercooked or on the edge of being overcooked. This quote is a funny method of sharing a preference for food that is cooked to perfection. Wilde's use of the word "dead" is a smart method of highlighting that he wants his food to be cooked all the way with.

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Oscar Wilde This quote is written / told by Oscar Wilde between October 16, 1854 and November 30, 1900. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland, the quote is categorized under the topic Food. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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