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Welcome to Hell, Parson!
— Ben Rumson · Paint Your Wagon
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker greets a member of the clergy with a sarcastic welcome to Hell. The courtesy of a greeting is turned into a mocking warning, as though the place is miserable and the newcomer is about to learn it. The tone is gleefully hostile rather than friendly.
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