Cow Pies Misunderstanding

Summary

In Session 5, during a scouting mission ahead of the main party, Sucks reveals a fundamental misunderstanding about the nature of cow pies. He believes cows literally produce and leave pastries on the ground, rather than understanding the euphemistic term for cow droppings. The conversation begins with Sucks declaring he cannot stop thinking about cow pies and asking Cat detailed questions about them. Brad and the others play along with the confusion, leading Sucks to become obsessed with finding these mysterious cow-made pastries when the party reaches New Smoke. The exchange demonstrates Sucks's naivety about rural life and creates ongoing comic tension as he searches for non-existent baked goods.

Details

While scouting ahead of the party during their journey in Session 5, Sucks and Cat fall into conversation about cow pies. Sucks confesses his preoccupation with the subject, stating: "I can't stop thinking about these fucking cow pies. It's all my mind is thinking about now. How similar are they to pumpkin pies?"

The conversation deepens Sucks's confusion when he asks Cat about the logistics of cow pie production. Comparing them to milk, Sucks inquires: "So milk comes out of a cow's boobs. Where do the pies come out of?" Brad contributes to the misunderstanding by explaining that cow pies are "usually just left on the ground" and that "no one knows where they come from."

Sucks becomes increasingly fixated on the idea, declaring: "They make pies and then just leave them places. I've never seen a cow do this. We gotta find some of these pies. I gotta get one of them." He formulates a plan for when the party reaches their destination: "Oh man. When we get to far smoke or whatever, we gotta fight A cow pie. And then, yeah, we gotta find a cow pie and then eat it or something."

The conversation continues as the scouting pair rounds a bend and discovers the pumpkin field, with Sucks's cow pie obsession carrying forward into the next scene.

Participants

• Sucks — The primary participant who misunderstands what cow pies are, believing them to be actual pastries made by cows
• Cat — Sucks's companion during the scouting mission who engages with the confusion
• Brad — Contributes to the misunderstanding by providing misleading explanations about cow pies

Consequences

• Sucks develops an ongoing obsession with finding cow pies when the party reaches New Smoke
• The misunderstanding reveals Sucks's inexperience with rural life and animal husbandry
• The conversation establishes a recurring comic element as Sucks searches for pastries that do not exist
• The party members choose to play along with the confusion rather than correct it