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Some say our national pastime is baseball. Not me. Its gossip
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"Some say our national pastime is baseball. Not me. It's gossip"

- Erma Bombeck

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In this quote, Erma Bombeck is revealing her opinion on what she thinks to be the true national pastime of the United States. While lots of people might argue that baseball holds this title, Bombeck disagrees. She believes that the real national pastime is chatter. This declaration is likely implied to be amusing, as gossip is frequently seen as an unfavorable and trivial activity. Nevertheless, Bombeck may likewise be making a commentary on the culture of the United States, where gossip and star news typically dominate headings and conversations. In general, this quote highlights the different point of views and opinions that exist within a society.

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Erma Bombeck This quote is written / told by Erma Bombeck between February 21, 1927 and April 22, 1996. She was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 61 other quotes.

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