- Sanford: [with Ed, Del and chicken] Genetics is fascinating. For example, if I mated with this chicken, I wonder if any of you would tell.
- Del Swanson: [hugs chicken protectively] You can't kill it. I love it. It's like a chicken to me.
- Sanford: That's just the way of the world, Del. If something doesn't contribute, it has to be eliminated. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go take a nap.