Famous quote by Sid Waddell

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The atmosphere is so tense, if Elvis walked in, with a portion of chips... you could hear the vinegar sizzle on them
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"The atmosphere is so tense, if Elvis walked in, with a portion of chips... you could hear the vinegar sizzle on them"

- Sid Waddell

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This quote by Sid Waddell is an amusing way of describing a situation that is exceptionally tense. The idea of Elvis walking in with a portion of chips is used to stress how quiet and still the atmosphere is. The expression "you could hear the vinegar sizzle on them" is a metaphor for how silent the environment is. It suggests that the stress is so thick that even the noise of the vinegar sizzling on the chips would be heard. This quote is a humorous method of explaining a circumstance that is so tense that even the tiniest of sounds would be heard. It is a reminder that even in the most tense of situations, humor can be found.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Sid Waddell somewhere between August 10, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Entertainer from United Kingdom. The author also have 14 other quotes.

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