Original artwork, not a still
Uncle Dynamite ‧ 1948
You look like Helen of Troy after a good facial.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
Wodehouse's speaker flatters someone by comparing them to Helen of Troy, the famous beauty. The twist is the facial, which makes it a light, teasing compliment. It sounds glamorous while quietly joking about how much freshening up helps.
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