As a city boy, I consider cow tipping a urban legend (rural idiocy) told to us by Aggie students from the state university to fool us city slickers. Then again———-
Yes, Lew, it’s a myth. I’ve lived on a farm with cattle for over 40 years, and I’ve never once seen one sleep standing up. Some horses sleep standing up, but cattle lay down to sleep. And obviously if an animal sleeps standing up, its brain continues to maintain its balance, so a gust of wind or an annoying city kid can’t tip it over.
…ok, the comments on the cow tipping made me laugh so hard my morning java came through my nose…thanks y’all beat me to it….I, personally, never went cow tipping, but we used to slap bumper stickers on them…? i don’t know why…….cow tipping….giggle…..hilarious…..
When I first went to North America I got very annoyed and confused by the way taxes work. In Australia we have 10% tax on everything, but it is included in the price, so we are able to go up to the checkout with the correct change in hand. Oh yeah, we also don’t tip, except for incredibly good service. Our restaurant owners are proud to actually pay the waiters enough. I’ve heard that in New Zealand, some waiters and waitresses will actually get angry if you tip. “Don’t bring that nasty American weirdness here, otherwise our employers will start expecting us to receive tips and start paying us less”.
Edcole1961 almost 13 years ago
Cows don’t like tipping.
lewisbower almost 13 years ago
As a city boy, I consider cow tipping a urban legend (rural idiocy) told to us by Aggie students from the state university to fool us city slickers. Then again———-
cleokaya almost 13 years ago
I guess you could call this a real live stock tip.
Destiny23 almost 13 years ago
Yes, Lew, it’s a myth. I’ve lived on a farm with cattle for over 40 years, and I’ve never once seen one sleep standing up. Some horses sleep standing up, but cattle lay down to sleep. And obviously if an animal sleeps standing up, its brain continues to maintain its balance, so a gust of wind or an annoying city kid can’t tip it over.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Rory your drinks are awfully expensive!
tkriescher almost 13 years ago
…ok, the comments on the cow tipping made me laugh so hard my morning java came through my nose…thanks y’all beat me to it….I, personally, never went cow tipping, but we used to slap bumper stickers on them…? i don’t know why…….cow tipping….giggle…..hilarious…..
MontanaLady almost 13 years ago
LOL……………
lancemay almost 13 years ago
My concern is it really lemonade?
Elaine Rosco Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Rory that’s highway robbery!
WallyCuppaJoe almost 13 years ago
I didn’t know the barn was located in California.
coolvq almost 13 years ago
@edcole- good one!!
hypershock almost 13 years ago
When I first went to North America I got very annoyed and confused by the way taxes work. In Australia we have 10% tax on everything, but it is included in the price, so we are able to go up to the checkout with the correct change in hand. Oh yeah, we also don’t tip, except for incredibly good service. Our restaurant owners are proud to actually pay the waiters enough. I’ve heard that in New Zealand, some waiters and waitresses will actually get angry if you tip. “Don’t bring that nasty American weirdness here, otherwise our employers will start expecting us to receive tips and start paying us less”.