probably horse doo had a name in french also, but that

probably horse doo had a name in french also, but that didn't mean god intended for you to eat it.

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In Richard Russo's "Nobody's Fool," a character reflects on the interesting idea that even if something has a name, it doesn't make it suitable for consumption. This thought captures the irony and absurdity of certain choices we make and the meanings we assign to them. It suggests that just because something is recognized or labeled does not mean it is beneficial or appropriate.

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