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Quite by accident, we discovered Arlo thinks being the rotten egg is good. Since Ellen knows it's not, it comes in handy in tight situations.
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This phrase suggests an amusing or ironic situation where two people (Arlo and Ellen) have different interpretations or values regarding the same concept, in this case, being the "rotten egg." In many contexts, being called a "rotten egg" is seen negatively, implying someone is bad or the loser in a situation. However, Arlo believes it to be something positive, or at least doesn't see it as negative. Ellen, on the other hand, knows that being the "rotten egg" is typically considered undesirable.
The phrase "quite by accident, we've discovered" indicates that this understanding of Arlo's perspective came unexpectedly. And because Ellen knows the typical connotation of being a "rotten egg," this knowledge "comes in handy in tight situations." This might mean that in situations where being the last or considered the "loser" could have negative consequences, Ellen can use this difference in perception to their advantage, perhaps by motivating Arlo to take actions he otherwise might not, under the belief that being the "rotten egg" is somehow good or desirable.
The first one to comment is a Cadbury Egg! Oh, shoot, I'm second.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a rotten egg before. So maybe it’s a good thing?