What does Carmelita call the Baudelaires cakesniffers?



What does Carmelita call the Baudelaires cakesniffers?

In calling the Baudelaires cakesniffers, the rich, spoiled Carmelita suggests that the (temporarily) destitute Baudelaires think longingly of her superior social position and wealth. Get your hands off my Ferrari, you filthy cakesniffer!

What does cakesniffer mean in Lemony Snicket?

cakesniffer In Lemony Snicket’s "A Series of Unfortunate Events", the wealthy young villain Carmelita Spats insults the Baudelaire orphans by calling them cakesniffers. Presumably the insult is an antonym of "cake eaters", an insult reserved for rich, spoiled children (suggesting that they have their cake and eat it too).

Why do they call the Baudelaire orphans cakesniffers?

In Lemony Snicket’s "A Series of Unfortunate Events", the wealthy young villain Carmelita Spats insults the Baudelaire orphans by calling them cakesniffers. Presumably the insult is an antonym of "cake eaters", an insult reserved for rich, spoiled children (suggesting that they have their cake and eat it too).

Why is Carmelita a cake sniffer?

She also looks deeply ashamed when Jacques calls her a cake-sniffer. My theory is Carmelita has an unspecified eating disorder, possibly related to anorexia. Her identity is wrapped up in being "cute" and "adorable", like a cheer leader, and she probably doesn’t want to gain weight, so she sniffs sweets instead of eating them.