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Steven Wright

I put instant coffee in a microwave oven and almost went back in time.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The author is making a humorous observation about how quickly the microwave heats the instant coffee, suggesting it felt like he traveled backward in time because the process was so fast. This exaggeration plays on the idea that the rapid heating contrasts with the usual slow process of making coffee.

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