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I believe this a a reference to "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift, a classic piece of political satire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modest_Proposal http

I believe this a a reference to "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift, a classic piece of political satire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modest_Proposal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Modest_Proposal

Redoubts 8y ago
6th grade was when most people first saw this, yes.
- ksaj 8y ago
  I now feel both wrong and vindicated at the same time. It's a very specifically HN state to enjoy. Thanks!