Chik-Fil-A is a fast food restaurant that specializes in chicken sandwiches. The cows are their trademark so to say. They are holsteins [white with black splotches]. The cows he speaks of are the toy versions of these cows. In advertising, these cows are generally encouraging people to "Eet mor chikin"

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>>I find explaining the problem to someone, even if they know nothing of programming or the problem domain, focuses my thoughts on the core issues and broadens my perceptions to possible solutions.
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>>Every time I'm stuck, I start talking to my girlfriend about the situation and every time, I've become unstuck (usually within a few minutes). If she's not available, I start talking to the cat or my stapler or my Chik-Fil-A cows.