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And if you like that idea, there's babies too; they can be a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or boiled



Wow, suddenly HN is grade 6 all over again.


I believe this a a reference to "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift, a classic piece of political satire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modest_Proposal


6th grade was when most people first saw this, yes.


I now feel both wrong and vindicated at the same time. It's a very specifically HN state to enjoy. Thanks!




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