--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Jacob: 'So have you heard that in seventy…" description: "\"“Jacob: 'So have you heard that in seventy years there won't be any gingers left on Earth?' Jules: 'Really? Huh. Nature. Awesome.' Sam: 'Actually, it's..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/200/lili-wilkinson-25429_nature_jacob-so-have-you-heard-that-in-seventy_77893.jpg" --- # Jacob: 'So have you heard that in seventy years there… ![“Jacob: 'So have you heard that in seventy years there won't be any gingers left on Earth?' Jules: 'Really? Huh. Nature. Awesome.' Sam: 'Actually, it's not true. It was some bogus report cooked up by a hair-dye company to get some extra press.' Jacob: ' Sure it was, Fanta-pants.' Ava: 'He's right…” quote by Lili Wilkinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/200/lili-wilkinson-25429_nature_jacob-so-have-you-heard-that-in-seventy_77893.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/200/lili-wilkinson-25429_nature_jacob-so-have-you-heard-that-in-seventy_77893.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/200/lili-wilkinson-25429_nature_jacob-so-have-you-heard-that-in-seventy_77893.jpg) > ““Jacob: 'So have you heard that in seventy years there won't be any gingers left on Earth?' Jules: 'Really? Huh. Nature. Awesome.' Sam: 'Actually, it's not true. It was some bogus report cooked up by a hair-dye company to get some extra press.' Jacob: ' Sure it was, Fanta-pants.' Ava: 'He's right. The recessive gene that causes red hair is totally able to skip generations, so redheads won't die out due to genetics.' Sam: 'Thank you, Ava. It's nice to know that someone around here is sensible.' Ava: 'Of course, redheads might become extinct because they find it so hard to get laid...”” [Lili Wilkinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lili-wilkinson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A humorous dialogue debunks the myth that redheads will become extinct, explaining that the recessive gene can persist across generations and that social factors, not genetics, affect their prevalence. **In simple terms:** Redhead extinction myth is false. Key Takeaway Genetics and social myths intertwine. Themes genetics myths humor social perception evolution Mood playful informative skeptical Type dialogue joke educational When to use this quote - debating genetic rumors - correcting misinformation - discussing hair color bias - explaining inheritance patterns - light‑hearted social commentary Key Concepts recessive gene population genetics cultural stereotypes Practical Applications - science communication - educational outreach Questions to Reflect On - How do cultural stereotypes influence scientific misconceptions? - What role does humor play in correcting false beliefs? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Nature](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/nature/) [Red hair](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/red-hair/) [Redheads](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/redheads/) ## Related quotes > [“We redheads are a minority, we tend to notice each other - you know, and notice our identity”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/julianne-moore/we-redheads-are-a-minority-we-tend-to-notice-each-other-you-know-and/) [Julianne Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/julianne-moore/) > [“Ella is much younger. 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