[The Guide] says that the best drink in existence is…

[The Guide] says that the best drink in existence is the Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster. It says that the effect of a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster is like having your brains smashed out by a slice of lemon wrapped round a large gold brick.

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (novel), Chapter 2

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