Michael loves sugar, and puts copious amounts of it on his breakfast cereal and in his coffee. Later on, he even puts it on his French fries. When a character explains that one should eat a lemon by putting salt on it, Michael says that it is even better squeezed into a glass of water with lots of sugar added. That is, at least, the gist of both the line and the character, not to mention the message of the movie. Now, I will admit that, left alone, that sentiment sounds awfully pollyanna-ish.
Nothing is gained by suggesting that all problems can be solved by simply putting on a happy face.
Each had had their own share of life's hard knocks which made them as cynical as the next person. Now they encounter this strange character Michael who is weirdly innocent. They leave Iowa heading for Chicago and page one of the National Mirror . Within a short time, things get silly. Michael has this delightful sense of humor that most of us lose by the time we are nine.