Okay, stand outa the way. Sometimes when I go to exertin'

Okay, stand outa the way. Sometimes when I go to exertin' myself I use up all the air nearby and grown men faint from suffocation.

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In "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" by Ken Kesey, the protagonist shares an intense and almost humorous moment where his physical exertion seems to exhaust the air around him. This remark highlights his powerful presence and the overwhelming impact he has on those around him. The imagery suggests that his energy and strength can be so intense that it affects even the people who are supposed to be strong and...

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