Quote by Erma Bombeck

I haven't trusted polls since I read that 62% of women had affairs during their lunch hour. I've never met a woman in my life who would give up lunch for sex.

I haven't trusted polls since I read that 62% of women had a

Summary

This quote, possibly said humorously, highlights the skepticism towards survey results. By expressing disbelief in a specific poll about women having affairs during lunch breaks, the speaker questions the credibility of polls in general. Moreover, the statement humorously expresses the speaker's personal experiences, implying that they have never encountered a woman willing to sacrifice lunchtime for an affair. Overall, the quote emphasizes the speaker's doubt in the accuracy and reliability of polls to accurately reflect real-life behaviors and attitudes.

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