"We've begun to long for the pitter-patter of little feet - so we bought a dog. Well, it's cheaper, and you get more feet"
- Rita Rudner
About this Quote
This quote by Rita Rudner is a funny take on the desire for kids. The speaker is recommending that they have actually begun to wish for the sound of children running around the house, but instead of having children, they have actually chosen to purchase a dog. The speaker is suggesting that a pet dog is a cheaper and more practical alternative to having children, as you get more feet with a dog than you would with a kid. This quote is an easy going method of expressing the desire for kids, while likewise acknowledging the usefulness of not having them. It is a humorous way of taking a look at the circumstance, as the speaker is suggesting that the noise of a dog running around the house is a suitable substitute for the noise of kids.
This quote is written / told by Rita Rudner somewhere between September 17, 1955 and today. She was a famous Comedian from USA.
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