Nothing Makes Me Sicker

Nothing Makes Me Sicker - meaning Summary

Comic Confession of Indulgence

Ogden Nash's short poem compresses a comic self-revelation about indulgence. The speaker names two pleasures—liquor and candy—and delivers a wry, self-deprecating punchline that candy is "too expandy" (i.e., causes weight gain). The humor comes from blunt phrasing, internal rhyme, and an economical lineation that turns a moral observation into a joke. It introduces Nash's characteristic light wit and playful attitude toward human foibles.