"Calling O'Hare an airport is like calling the Queen Elizabeth II a boat"
- Andrew H. Malcolm
About this Quote
This quote by Andrew H. Malcolm is a funny comparison in between 2 vastly different items. By comparing O'Hare Airport to the Queen Elizabeth II, Malcolm is recommending that O'Hare is much more than simply an airport. He is suggesting that O'Hare is a complex and remarkable structure, just like the Queen Elizabeth II is a complex and excellent vessel. The contrast is indicated to stress the magnificence of O'Hare and the reality that it is far more than simply an airport. It is a hub of activity and a significant transportation center. The quote is also indicated to highlight the significance of O'Hare and the impact it has on the city of Chicago and the surrounding area. It is a symbol of development and a testimony to the power of human resourcefulness.
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