Ascot is so exclusive that it is the only racecourse in the world where the horses own the people.
Interpretation
This quote humorously suggests that at Ascot, the famed horse racing event, the event's exclusivity is such that the horses seem to have more power than the spectators.
Art Buchwald's quote highlights the exclusivity and elite nature of the Ascot racecourse, using humor to suggest that the status of the horses and the event is so elevated that it flips the traditional power dynamic, implying that the attendees are at the service of the horses rather than the other way around. The wit in this statement reflects on the absurdity of social status and the sometimes misplaced priorities of society, particularly in high society events.
In practice
This quote can be used during a discussion about elitism in social events.
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