I’m assuming that it is because cows used to be (and with some ethnic groups still are) the source and expression of someone’s wealth, that they seem to become the topic of conversation quite readily.
A perfect example of this is Chief Mburu. Often times I get to go around with him to visit different parts of his jurisdiction and, honest to G-d, every time we stop by to visit a homestead, he, mind you not the property owners usually, insist we visit the cows.
“Look at these cows, they have some very good cows. Well bred, very good.” As we inspect every aspect of the cows holding area and feeding station, typically.
The best is when we’re on a completely different topic while walking passed a cow that is tethered close by. “Ashhh. Look at this! Bad breed. These owners shouldn’t be allowed to tether them like this, what it that male tries to breed with that very good female? It’s just not right I tell you.”
Gets me every time.
P.S. Where do little pointy-hatted bearded men and Clostridium Tetini (Tetnus) like to go swimming?
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