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This reads as a comic complaint about the imbalance between labour and enjoyment. It points to the hidden work behind a family feast, and the way a huge effort can vanish almost immediately once everyone sits down to eat. It lands in any setting where one person has done hours of preparation and the moment of appreciation feels painfully brief.
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About Erma Bombeck
American humorist
Erma Bombeck was an American humorist who became widely read for her newspaper column about suburban home life. Her column was syndicated from 1965 to 1996, and she wrote during the second half of the 20th century. She is best known for turning everyday domestic life into sharp, funny commentary that many readers recognized in their own homes. Fifteen books of her humor were published, and most of them became bestsellers.
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