I read it as a sarcastic “since no one in their right mind could be fascinated by the prospect of ditch-digging”, and was subsequently confused by the footnote. Good old wombat mentality.
Digger’s expression after drinking the tea is absolutely priceless! I can imagine myself making a face like that if I was expecting tea and got coffee instead.
I actually had to reread the last line in order to mentally remove the irony I automatically inserted into it.
Well, you have to keep in mind that wombats are very enamored to the subject of excavation…
I read sarcasm at first too, then had a moment of: Wait, but she’s a wombat.
I read it as a sarcastic “since no one in their right mind could be fascinated by the prospect of ditch-digging”, and was subsequently confused by the footnote. Good old wombat mentality.
I reflect and agree with the statements above me.
Digger’s expression after drinking the tea is absolutely priceless! I can imagine myself making a face like that if I was expecting tea and got coffee instead.