“For a moment, nothing happened. Then, after a second or so, nothing continued to happen.”
— Douglas Adams
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Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes in life, we expect something big or exciting to happen, but then nothing changes. For example, imagine you're waiting for a surprise at a party. People tell you to get ready, so you're excited and watch carefully. But, after a few minutes, you realize there's no surprise coming at all, and everyone just keeps chatting and eating as if nothing special was planned. This quote reminds us that sometimes our expectations can lead us to wait and look out for things that never actually occur. In this way, it shows how uneventful or ordinary moments can stretch on, and how we might feel let down when the anticipated event doesn't happen. It's a bit of a humorous way to describe how uneventful times can feel long and boring.
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Absurdism Absurdity Anticipation Existentialism Expectation Humor Inactivity Irony Observation Patience Surreal Time WaitingFEATURED QUOTES
