Shopping is a woman thing. It's a contact sport like football. Women enjoy the scrimmage, the noisy crowds, the danger of being trampled to death, and the ecstasy of the purchase.
Interpretation
Shopping is portrayed humorously as an intense and competitive activity similar to a sport.
In this quote, Erma Bombeck humorously likens shopping to a contact sport, suggesting that for women, the experience is exhilarating and fraught with challenges akin to those found in sports. It reflects the chaotic and joyful nature of shopping, emphasizing how it can be both a thrilling adventure and a competitive endeavor among women.
In practice
This quote could be used in a light-hearted speech about shopping habits.
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