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Little surprises around every corner, but nothing dangerous!
— Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory ‧ 1971
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
An upbeat promise that mixes delight and reassurance: surprises everywhere, but nothing dangerous. The cheery tack-on is what makes it funny, because needing to say 'nothing dangerous' can make a listener wonder whether the surprises are as harmless as promised.
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