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“it seems a stray bullet actually pierced the testicle of a Union soldier and lodged itself in the ovaries of a woman standing approximately 100 ft. away. She's alright, the baby's doing fine...ofcourse the soldier's a little pissed off...” quote by Tom Waits
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“it seems a stray bullet actually pierced the testicle of a Union soldier and lodged itself in the ovaries of a woman standing approximately 100 ft. away. She's alright, the baby's doing fine...ofcourse the soldier's a little pissed off...”

Tom Waits

About This Quote

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

A bizarre battlefield injury leads to an unexpected, humorous situation involving a soldier and a pregnant woman.

In simple terms: A stray bullet caused a weird, funny incident.

Key Takeaway

Find humor in absurdity.

Themes

war humor unexpected humanity

Mood

wry lighthearted reflective

Type

anecdotal humorous

When to use this quote

  • battlefield
  • medical emergency
  • pregnancy
  • storytelling

Key Concepts

chance misfortune resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we cope with absurd trauma?
  • What role does humor play in wartime?
A Different Perspective

The story may be exaggerated or apocryphal.

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