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“Advice to expectant mothers: you must remember that when you are pregnant, you are eating for two. But you must remember that the other one of you is about the size of a golf ball, so let's not go overboard with it. I mean, a lot of pregnant women eat as though the other person they're eating for…” quote by Dave Barry
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“Advice to expectant mothers: you must remember that when you are pregnant, you are eating for two. But you must remember that the other one of you is about the size of a golf ball, so let's not go overboard with it. I mean, a lot of pregnant women eat as though the other person they're eating for is Orson Welles.”

Dave Barry

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Pregnant women should eat modestly, not as if feeding a large adult.

In simple terms: Eat modestly while pregnant.

Key Takeaway

Practice portion control.

Themes

health humor pregnancy

Mood

playful informative

Type

humorous educational

When to use this quote

  • dieting
  • prenatal care
  • family advice

Key Concepts

nutrition body image

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can humor aid health education?
A Different Perspective

Humor may obscure serious nutritional guidance.

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