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paper_snow t1_j505io6 wrote

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I know there’s a larger issue to talk about here, so I’m sorry, but…

> biscuits and kittens

Huh? Does this mean something, or were you throwing out random words? Who complains about kittens? 🥺

> There’s a saying…

Can I please hear it? I’m being earnest here… I don’t know much about Maine’s residents, so it’s surprising to hear stuff like this about their general attitudes.

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Megraptor t1_j55lpcq wrote

"Just because a cat has her kittens in the oven don't make them biscuits."

They say that in Maine, and it means just because people moved there and had kids doesn't make the kids Mainers. Sometimes it's a joke or a razz, but some people take it very seriously there.

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paper_snow t1_j55o1s7 wrote

OMG… Thank you so much for answering! That was really bothering me. I’ve never heard that expression before. It’s actually kind of cute, until you realize that it’s pretty xenophobic… o_O Thanks for the perspective.

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