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When a woman get pregnant, it's an issue between her and her girlfriends. When a woman get pregnant, her and her girlfriends form an abortion tribunal, and they vote on the child like it was Survivor. Then the first girlfriend throws in her two cents: 'Child, you should have that baby, that man got some good hair, it's wavy, it's wavy.' Then second girlfriend throws in her two cents: 'Girl, why are we even talking about this? Ain't we supposed to go to Cancun next weekend? Get rid of that baby.' And that's how life is decided in America.

Chris Rock#84

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The quote mocks how personal decisions like pregnancy are influenced by peer opinions rather than law.
In plain terms
Friends decide pregnancy outcomes through gossip and social pressure.
What can you take from it?
Social pressure often overrides personal choice.

Where it applies

  • personal decisions
  • group dynamics
  • intimate choices

Putting it to work

  • recognize social influence
  • examine peer groups

Questions to consider

  • Who influences your life choices?
  • How do friends impact decisions?

Another view

It simplifies complex medical and legal issues into comedy.

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