This is parallel to a throwaway in the obscenity "Like a velvet glove cast in iron". Don't start reading this as your intro to Dan Clowes.
A TV host for a talk show poses the question "Your house is on fire. You can save a box of newborn kittens or you can save a priceless Van Gogh. You will not have time to save both. What is your choice ?". Sen, I do NOT want to have to make a decision like this.
This is parallel to a throwaway in the obscenity "Like a velvet glove cast in iron". Don't start rea