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My head says listen to my tail, my tail says listen to my head, and I just... end up with an upset stomach.
— Verne ‧ Over the Hedge
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker’s head and tail each recommend following the other, creating a circular exchange instead of a decision. Neither offers a clear direction, and the result is an upset stomach. The joke turns divided self-guidance into a bodily complaint: all that consultation produces discomfort rather than an answer.
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