How Do They Know Who Is Fertile In Handmaid's Tale

Okay, let's talk The Handmaid's Tale. Specifically, how do they figure out who's fertile? It's a bit of a plot hole, isn't it?

Seriously, think about it. They've got this whole system, but how accurate is it?

The Great Fertility Guessing Game

We see some women are Handmaids, others are Econowives, Aunts, or Marthas. But how do they decide? Is there a Fertility Test of Gilead we missed?

Maybe they just... guess? Based on age? Good looks? A vibe?

My unpopular opinion: It's probably less science and more religious-based prejudice with a dash of luck.

The Obvious Options (That Don't Quite Add Up)

Let's consider the obvious answers. Medical records? Doubtful. Gilead seems less about modern medicine and more about old-timey blaming-women stuff.

Maybe prior pregnancies? That’s a stronger possibility. But what about women who haven't tried to have kids before Gilead?

Could be based on physical appearance. Strong hips, healthy skin, that kind of thing. But that's just plain sexist and not very reliable, right?

My Wildly Inaccurate Theories

Here’s where I get crazy. What if they use some sort of...smell test? Like sniffing out the fertile ones? Okay, I know, that's ridiculous.

But is it more ridiculous than the entire premise of Gilead? I'm not convinced it is!

Or maybe they have a complex algorithm. A super-secret Gilead program that takes into account a woman's astrological sign, favorite color, and whether or not she prefers cats to dogs. It's possible!

The Real Answer? Probably Inconsistent

The likely answer is the system is inconsistent and flawed. Gilead isn't exactly known for its logical reasoning.

They probably just pick women who seem "likely" and hope for the best. And if they don't get pregnant? Blame the woman, naturally!

It's all about control, not accuracy. The Gilead regime is all about looking like they're in control, even if they have no clue what they're doing.

Could It Be the Men?

Now here's a thought: are they even checking the men? Nope. Absolutely not.

In Gilead, it's always the woman's fault. Even if Commander Waterford couldn't father a goldfish, it would still be Serena Joy's fault somehow.

So, my final, incredibly informed opinion? The fertility selection process in The Handmaid's Tale is a combination of sexism, superstition, and a whole lot of guesswork. And it highlights the sheer absurdity of the Gilead system.

Anyone else agree? Or am I totally off my rocker?