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Meaning
The reply turns the man's complaint into a joke by suggesting his ideal woman is as rare as a full moon. It plays on the idea that what he wants is unrealistic or unavailable. The exchange also shows Sylvia's dry, teasing humor.
When It Was Said
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Who It Was Said To
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Source
(p. 24)
Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
Did They Really Say It?
Listed with a cited source on Wikiquote: (p. 24).
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About Nicole Hollander
American cartoonist and writer
Nicole Marilyn Hollander is an American cartoonist and writer, known for her daily comic strip Sylvia. The strip was syndicated to newspapers across the United States by Tribune Media Services. Hollander built her reputation through Sylvia, which brought her work into a national newspaper audience. Her career centers on cartooning and writing, with Sylvia as the main work associated with her name.
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