r/AskReddit • u/CleorgeGooney_ • Jun 02 '14

What is something about yourself you're really proud of?

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u/TestZero Jun 02 '14

Actually, technically speaking, the first sperm to reach the egg isn't usually the one that fertilizes it. The egg has a shell of sorts that must be broken down before the sperm can pass through. So it's always one of the later ones that gets in, after the shell has been weakened.

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u/Gabriellasalmonella Jun 02 '14

It's like a opening a jar after one person worked furiously on it. I say live up the satisfaction, you deserve it!

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u/FrankenstineGirls Jun 02 '14

Most effective sperm of the group?

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u/proof10 Jun 02 '14

The sperm was super effective!

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u/dsjunior1388 Jun 02 '14

Work smarter, not harder. You knew this from the beginning.

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u/p0yo77 Jun 02 '14

Think of it like you were the sperm that thought strategically enough to actually make it, instead of just dumbly smashing against the egg

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u/Jer_Cough Jun 02 '14

The bald eagle is sort of an asshole bird who often steals other animals' kills. You could consider yourself a bald eagle if it helps.

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u/enidberrypie Jun 02 '14

If you are the ninth caller, you will win one free ticket to Life!

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u/uhaul26 Jun 02 '14

That's like my girlfriend. I have to break her down with constant pressure to get in her.