Babe The Gallant Pig

CHAPTER 4: Instincts, Homophones, and Who’s on First

We met the ewe Ma, who took a liking to Babe. She offers a different point of view to Babe's understanding of the farm, and they get into a funny exchange with the homophones ewe and you. Below, you can explore more about animal instincts, homophones, and for fun, check out Who's on First?

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Watch this classic Abbot & Costello skit called Who's on First? It's a hilarious comedy sketch about misunderstanding what your friend is trying to say.

"'What are you?'

'Pig,' said Babe. 'Large White. What are you?'

'Ewe,' said the sheep.

'No, not me, you - what are you?'

'I'm a ewe.'" (p.34)