<p>Is this short story well enough known that I could reference it in an essay w/o going into detail?</p>
<p>I always hear references to that and I have no idea what it is about. The point of an allusion is to help make your point. If it only adds confusion, then it defeats the purpose. This is a college essay--not literature.</p>
<p>But...are you sure that is the right thing to use in a college essay? It seems a bit childish</p>
<p>i would know what you were talking about.</p>
<p>I have no idea what you're talking about, but that seems odd to write your COLLEGE essay about.</p>
<p>It's fine - you don't have to explain it.</p>
<p>Most older adults, especially with kids, will know what it is. Its an allusion that references to soeone who is always asking for something more/better, so you better put a positive spin on it =P</p>
<p>why don't u choose something that's more well known.</p>
<p>i have no idea.</p>
<p>I've heard of it as well as If You Give a Moose a Muffin and If You Give a Pig a Pancake. They're pretty well-known.</p>
<p>thanks y'all!</p>
<p>They'll know what it means.</p>
<p>I loved this story!</p>
<p>I hear this all the time, even in a few movies. I'm pretty sure it was in Air Force One.</p>
<p>Go for it!</p>
<p>I've definitely heard of it and I think most people have also. But be carful how you use it in your essay -- it is a children's book after all.</p>
<p>tee hee i love this story. use it please.</p>