Cows All the Way Down: A Smile-Inducing Contradiction

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The discussion centers around a humorous piece titled "COWS All the Way Down," which appears to blend elements of astrology and climatology, though its validity is questioned. The submission date of March 30, intended for an April 1 release, suggests it is a joke, which some participants found amusing. There is a reflection on the tendency to overlook the significance of the date, with one contributor admitting to being caught off guard by the prank. Additionally, there is a light-hearted acknowledgment of a spelling error regarding the term "cowy," highlighting a playful engagement with language and Scrabble. Overall, the conversation emphasizes humor and self-awareness in the context of playful content.
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This one brought a smile to my face:

COWS All the Way Down.

I'm not sure whether this is astrology, climatology or down right nonsense, but I hope it gives you a smiley pause too.
 
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Submitted on March 30, just to appear on April 1st?
 
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Borek said:
Submitted on March 30, just to appear on April 1st?
Yeah. It was obviously a joke but I must have been blind to not notice that date. Perhaps, avoiding writing April 1st is a way to trick gullible fools like me. Likely I'm just a scatterbrain who doesn't pay close enough attention.
 
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Also, the proper term is "cowy". For someone who likes to play Scrabble a little too much it's really embarrassing to misspell such a common word. :)
 

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