A translucent coral-pink jelly cube rests on a silver spoon against a pale textured background.

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Ally

When I eat jell-o I feel better. Don't ask me to reduce it to a science!

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What it means

Our interpretation.

Ally defends a small pleasure because it makes her feel better. She does not want that comfort to depend on a scientific explanation. The joke gives everyday enjoyment permission to remain simple.

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