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"They're very tasty," explained the Humbug, "but they don't always agree with you. Here's one that's very good." He handed it to Milo and, through the icing and nuts, Milo saw that it said "THE EARTH IS FLAT."
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The treats may taste good without agreeing with the person who eats them. The phrase plays on both digestion and belief: beneath the sweet covering, Milo finds a claim he can dispute. The joke gives an argument the appealing surface of a dessert.
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