Why Did Andrew Calm Down After Getting Something in His Eye?

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Andrew experienced a foreign object in his eye, which initially caused panic among those around him. Contrary to expectations, Andrew remained calm during the situation. This behavior was likened to the calmness found in the eye of a hurricane, suggesting a metaphorical comparison between Andrew's demeanor and the phenomenon of a hurricane. Robert's observation about Andrew's calmness was noted as a significant point in the discussion.

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Andrew got something in his eye. Everyone started to panic, but Andrew actually seemed to calm down. Why?
 
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It's calm in the eye of a hurricane. Andrew is a hurricane.
 

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