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Last night, we did the Threatdown -- God, it's hard to even talk about this -- and for the first time, I didn't mention bears. It's winter, they're asleep, I didn't think it would be a problem. But today I see this in the Toronto Globe and Mail -- apparently a 700-pound polar bear showed up at a children's hockey game. I've said this before, they're after our kids -- they're tender, juicy, you don't even have to throw away the bones.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote humorously discusses polar bears as a threat to children, illustrating the absurdity of the situation.
In this quote, Stephen Colbert uses dark humor to highlight the unexpected danger of wildlife encroaching on human spaces, particularly a polar bear appearing at a children’s hockey game. His exaggerated portrayal of the bear as a predator targeting children is a comedic exaggeration that pokes fun at the often serious discussions surrounding wildlife and human interaction, showcasing how something ludicrous can arise from a seemingly ordinary event.
Themes
Polar BearHumorChildrenWildlifeDangerHockey
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a comedy routine to discuss unexpected dangers in a light-hearted way.
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