Imagine you're trying to drink water through a straw, but someone stepped on it. That's like what happens when people snore, their throat gets blocked while they sleep, and the air has to push through the blockage, making a loud noise. If the blockage is really bad, it can even cause them to stop breathing for short bursts.
Examples
- A dad who snores so loudly he sounds like a bull at a rodeo
- Your brother snoring so much that you can't hear your own thoughts
- A friend's dog snoring so hard it shakes the bed
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