The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things Transformation Quotes

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Quote #10

I turn on the shower, strip down, shampoo my hair, and follow the instructions on the Special Effects bottle. Forty minutes later, I emerge from the bathroom. My hair resembles a wad of grape-flavored Bubble Yum. (27.18)

Special Effects is a brand of semi-permanent hair dye that comes in rainbow colors. If you're not blond like Virginia, you have to bleach your hair first. (Not that we've ever tried it or anything.)