"I was well warned about English food, so it did not surprise me, but I do wonder sometimes, how they ever manage to prise it up long enough to get a plate under it"
- Margaret Halsey
About this Quote
This quote by Margaret Halsey is a humorous take on the traditional English cuisine. She acknowledges that she was alerted about the food prior to her check out, so it did not shock her. However, she wonders how the English manage to raise the food up long enough to get a plate under it. This suggests that the food is heavy and dense, and that it takes a lot of effort to move it. It also indicates that the food is not especially tasty, as it is difficult to raise. This quote is a humorous method of expressing the opinion that English food is not especially enjoyable.
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