August 24, 2007: Two-faced cow - Page 2

hampor · 08-24-2007, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

Why is a two faced cow dying any more sad than all the one faced ones ...

It is sadder, but it's not clear whether the event should be exactly twice as sad, or maybe just 10% sadder.

It was never able to stand up and survived less than a day.
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DanaC · 08-24-2007, 05:34 PM

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Why is a two faced cow dying any more sad than all the one faced ones ...

Actually, that's a good question. Why is it that we are drawn to relate to, sympathise with this calf? I think part of it is knowing we are looking at a newly born creature that isn't going to survive. The cows we kill for food have lived at least some of their lives. There is something deeply saddening about something trying to live and never standing a chance.

And that's the other thing that draws us, I think. That calf represents the full force of a desire for life and for survival. It shouldn't have survived to be born, yet it did. Despite everything against it, it made it into the air. And we know, looking at that picture, we are looking at that drive to live...and we are equally looking at the hopelessness of that drive in this instance. It barely tasted the air, but taste it it did.

Another disturbing aspect of pictures like that and also the cyclops kitten, comes when you read the article and become aware of the health problems that go with such deformity. We read the article and know that the new born creature we are looking at is suffering, and will never know anything but that suffering.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-24-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

Why is a two faced cow dying any more sad than all the one faced ones resting comfortably on the sesame seed bun?

Because they aren't here.

busterb · 08-24-2007, 09:04 PM

The calf will be graded as veal, which cost more IMHO.

Crimson Ghost · 08-25-2007, 12:20 AM

When I saw the header "Two Faced Cow", I thought it was a Hillary Clinton thread.

yesman065 · 08-25-2007, 12:31 AM

lol

Elspode · 08-25-2007, 01:01 AM

Extra value for the tongue sandwich lovers out there.

Gravdigr · 08-25-2007, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyclefrance

That must be where double-cream comes from...

I was thinking more like half & half...

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Originally Posted by hampor

I'm not sure how to break the news, but....The cow died a couple days ago. It was suffering lung problems.

Probably just as well. One day, both heads would've tried to lick its ass, and it would have split down the middle.

Shawnee123 · 08-25-2007, 08:09 AM

and the cow cracked over the moon?

morie · 08-25-2007, 09:45 AM

"Would I be flagging down the Hellbound bus if I asked whether the momma had fed on Chinese grain?"

that could be the reason. or equally likely is that she was fed on genetically modified grain that american companies like monsanto are trying to force on the rest of the world. also possible is that the feed additives and hormones that animals are now pumped full of had this unexpected effect.

Shawnee123 · 08-25-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by morie

"Would I be flagging down the Hellbound bus if I asked whether the momma had fed on Chinese grain?"

Just don't let FC hear you, you racist.

Kidding, I kid!

HungLikeJesus · 08-25-2007, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by morie

"Would I be flagging down the Hellbound bus if I asked whether the momma had fed on Chinese grain?"

that could be the reason. or equally likely is that she was fed on genetically modified grain that american companies like monsanto are trying to force on the rest of the world. also possible is that the feed additives and hormones that animals are now pumped full of had this unexpected effect.

I think these kind of birth defects have happened for ever. That's how we've evolved from goo. Well, most of us have evolved.

There would be advantages to having an extra pair of eyes and a few other spare parts.

richlevy · 08-25-2007, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

Chu loooking a' me? Ahr JU lookin at **ME**?!!

Or as the gansta cow said after being chopped up and cooked.

"Au Jus looking at me!?"

*THREAD KILLER*!!!!!

milkfish · 08-25-2007, 04:33 PM

Did it live long enough for us to find out whether it mooed in harmony?

Griff · 08-25-2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson Ghost

When I saw the header "Two Faced Cow", I thought it was a Hillary Clinton thread.

bears repeating

08-24-2007, 09:04 PM	#19
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	The calf will be graded as veal, which cost more IMHO. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

08-25-2007, 12:20 AM	#20
Crimson Ghost Larger than life and twice as ugly. Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,264	When I saw the header "Two Faced Cow", I thought it was a Hillary Clinton thread. __________________ We must all go through a rite of passage. It must be physical, it must be painful, and it must leave a mark. I have no knowledge of the events which you are describing, and if I did have knowledge of them, I would be unable to discuss them with you now or at any future period. Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years

08-25-2007, 01:01 AM	#22
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Extra value for the tongue sandwich lovers out there. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

08-25-2007, 08:09 AM	#24
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	and the cow cracked over the moon? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-25-2007, 04:33 PM	#29
milkfish A serene breakdown Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern NJ, USA Posts: 266	Did it live long enough for us to find out whether it mooed in harmony? __________________ A genius is one who can do anything except make a living. - Joey Lauren Adams

08-25-2007, 12:31 AM	#21
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	lol

08-25-2007, 09:45 AM	#25
morie Mystical Miscreant Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 46	"Would I be flagging down the Hellbound bus if I asked whether the momma had fed on Chinese grain?" that could be the reason. or equally likely is that she was fed on genetically modified grain that american companies like monsanto are trying to force on the rest of the world. also possible is that the feed additives and hormones that animals are now pumped full of had this unexpected effect.

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