Can swimming in a dirty pool lead to giving birth to a frog?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around a controversial story reported by an Iranian newspaper about a woman who claims to have given birth to a frog, with speculation that she may have picked up the larva while swimming in a dirty pool. Participants explore the plausibility of this claim and its implications.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express skepticism about the story, questioning its credibility and the source of the report.
  • Others find the idea humorous and suggest it could symbolize a larger commentary on humanity.
  • A participant speculates on the biological process, questioning whether frogs are tadpoles before becoming frogs.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that it is more plausible for a frog to have swum into the woman rather than her giving birth to one.
  • There is a mention of personal experiences related to swimming in natural bodies of water, indicating a carefree attitude towards swimming.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally do not agree on the plausibility of the claim, with some finding it amusing while others express skepticism about the story's authenticity. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the biological and metaphorical implications of the claim.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of scientific evidence supporting the claim and the reliance on anecdotal reports. The discussion also reflects varying interpretations of the story's significance.

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Obviously she was cursed for infidelity with a Frenchman.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/3844441.stm

An Iranian newspaper has reported the controversial story of a woman who claims to have given birth to a frog.
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It has been speculated that the woman, who has not been named, unknowingly picked up the larva while she was swimming in a dirty pool.
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I can't believe BBC has picked this up.

An Iranian newspaper has reported the controversial story of a woman who claims to have given birth to a frog.

Edit: Well...they do seem to be a mainstream news source. They are referenced frequently. Hmmm. I wonder what would happen if a princess kissed the frog?
 
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Although highly unlikely,

it seems much more believable than some of the stories I've read in that rag (BBC Online - I know it was originally an Iranian newspaper article ) before...

eg. Justification for Iraq invasion, the "weapons of mass-destruction"...
 
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ok, that is the funniest damned thing I think I've ever read.

But perhaps it is a sign of impending doom. It is the destructor, sent to destroy us wicked humans. It represents the new species, using the perfect god like frog to lead life into glory.

But uhh, wait a minute, aren't frogs tadpoles before they become frogs?
 
LOL. No way, it's more likely a frog swam into her body and she simply expelled it. I wonder if this woman has had a lot of children and maybe was swimming naked at the waiste, or had no underwear on while swimming fully clothed even. :smile:

Geesh.
 
Not something you really want to spend to much time thinking about if its true that is :)
 
I will still swim nude next time I vist Vermont; in any of their lakes or rivers. Some of the most exqisite times of my life--swimming right up to a waterfall--oh yes, that time I had a dress on. Just jumped in in what I had on that day! :smile:
 

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