People · 1988
Driving a Porsche in London is like bringing a Ming vase to a football game.
— Douglas Adams · Don't Panic: The Official Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Companion
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
Douglas Adams compares driving a flashy sports car through London to carrying something fragile and precious into a rough, chaotic crowd. The image mocks conspicuous luxury in an unsuitable setting, suggesting the car invites exactly the kind of trouble it seems designed to avoid.
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