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Pructus Posted 14 years ago
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Do I not feel good now

Hi,

Below is from Gilmore Girls, 215. What does the underlined "do I not feel good now" mean?
Does it mean, "I feel good"? Or "I don't feel good"?

- Yes, Jess may go off somewhere someday.but that doesn't mean you will be alone forever.
- I am not getting a pet.
- I'm talking about a lady friend. A red-hot mama.
- Okay.
- Big, pretty dish of loving with a spoon made especially for you.
- Boy, do I not feel good now. (gg 215)
  

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Hi, In your specific excerpt from Gilmore girls, I'm not completely clear about the intended meaning. I'd need more context. Here are some general comments on the phrase.

  • Hi, In your specific excerpt from Gilmore girls, I'm not completely clear about the intended meaning.
  • I'd need more context.
  • Here are some general comments on the phrase.
  • In a suitable context, Do I feel good!
  • is an emphatic way of saying I feel good!
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Hi,
In your specific excerpt from Gilmore girls, I'm not completely clear about the intended meaning. I'd need more context.

Here are some general comments on the phrase.

In a suitable context, Do I feel good! is an emphatic way of saying I feel good!
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Thanks so much, Clive....

The situation is that Luke is reluctant to move into a bigger apartment and Lorelai is encouraging him to do.

Can it mean that "How can I not feel good after receiving so good advice of yours?" ?
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I see...

Thanks, Clive.....
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Personally, I think it means the opposite. ("I feel bad.")
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Thanks khoff...

I see that you and Clive seem to be giving the same answer, which is "Luke said that he felt not very good".

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