I'm much too much the popular pet ever since I sang 'Every Nice Girl Loves A Sailor' at the village concert last year. I had them rolling in the aisles. Three encores, and so many bows that I got a crick in the back.Spare me the tale of your excesses, I said distantly.I wore a sailor suit.Please, I said, revolted.

📖 P. G. Wodehouse

🌍 English  |  👨‍💼 Writer

🎂 October 15, 1881  –  ⚰️ February 14, 1975
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In "Aunts Aren't Gentlemen" by P.G. Wodehouse, the narrator reflects on an incident that heightened their popularity after a memorable performance of the song "Every Nice Girl Loves A Sailor" at a local concert. The performance was a resounding success, resulting in laughter from the audience and multiple encores, showcasing the narrator's charm and talent. However, the narrator feels overwhelmed by the attention, reminiscing about the physical strain of taking so many bows. The narrator's sense of discomfort is emphasized as they express distaste for reliving their past exuberance. They wear a sailor suit, a costume that seems to symbolize both their playful performance and the burdens of popularity they didn’t seek. This contrast highlights the theme of public admiration versus personal discomfort, illustrating how success in entertainment can sometimes lead to unintended consequences that trouble the individual at its center.

In "Aunts Aren't Gentlemen" by P.G. Wodehouse, the narrator reflects on an incident that heightened their popularity after a memorable performance of the song "Every Nice Girl Loves A Sailor" at a local concert. The performance was a resounding success, resulting in laughter from the audience and multiple encores, showcasing the narrator's charm and talent. However, the narrator feels overwhelmed by the attention, reminiscing about the physical strain of taking so many bows.

The narrator's sense of discomfort is emphasized as they express distaste for reliving their past exuberance. They wear a sailor suit, a costume that seems to symbolize both their playful performance and the burdens of popularity they didn’t seek. This contrast highlights the theme of public admiration versus personal discomfort, illustrating how success in entertainment can sometimes lead to unintended consequences that trouble the individual at its center.

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