We can then use the results to discuss concepts like Bateman's principles, limitations to reproductive success, different strategies by males vs. females, or high vs. low quality individuals, etc.
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There were of course lots of giggles when I explained the rules, and jokes like “what did you do in class today? Oh, nothing, just mated with my classmates.” (Me: "hey, don't get me in trouble!")
Also the typical hilarity during the activity: “where are all the high quality males at?”; “does anyone have any eggs left they need fertilized?”; “I’ve got the best sperm over here, I swear!”
My favorite was from a “male” who was trying to convince a “female” that he’d already mated with once to mate with him again: “You’d really leave our offspring - our CHILD! - all alone without a sibling?!?” in the most wounded voice you can imagine.
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