The more I think of it, the more miffed I am that I wasn't asked to that party." McBride meant that statement both literally and metaphorically: modern art was a great party, he had decided, and he did not intend—or want his readers—to miss out on the fun.
The more I ponder it, the more indignant I am that I wasn't invited to that gathering." McBride meant that statement both literally and metaphorically: contemporary art was a vibrant celebration, he had decided, and he did not intend—or want his readers—to miss out on the excitement.