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The suspense is terrible. I hope it will last.
— Willy Wonka ‧ Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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An editorial interpretation.
A contradictory, teasing remark that sounds like a complaint but ends as a wish. Calling the suspense terrible while hoping it lasts admits the speaker enjoys the tension itself, treating anticipation as a treat to be savoured rather than something to get over.
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