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Due date Quote by Ree Drummond

“A week before my due date, Marlboro Man had to preg-test a hundred cows. Preg-testing cows, I would learn in horror that warm June morning, does not involve the cow urinating on a test stick and waiting at least three minutes to read the result.” quote by Ree Drummond
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““A week before my due date, Marlboro Man had to preg-test a hundred cows. Preg-testing cows, I would learn in horror that warm June morning, does not involve the cow urinating on a test stick and waiting at least three minutes to read the result.””

Ree Drummond

About This Quote

Source Interview: Blog post by Ree Drummond, 2015

The anecdote highlights the absurdity of over‑testing and the unexpected outcomes of scientific procedures.

In simple terms: Over‑testing can lead to ridiculous results.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions before over‑testing.

Themes

science humor skepticism

Mood

amused critical

Type

anecdotal observational

When to use this quote

  • farm work
  • lab testing
  • quality control

Key Concepts

experimental design unexpected outcomes

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tests are truly necessary?
  • How can we balance caution and practicality?
A Different Perspective

Over‑testing may waste resources without added insight.

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