I realize it's been several years now since the World Wildlife Federation won their lawsuit against the World Wrestling Federation, forcing Vince McMahon to re-brand his whole preposterous enterprise. Still, when I see a press release with the headline:
WWF seeks innovative solutions to bycatch through worldwide competition
I expect the "competition" to be settled by somebody getting smacked in the back with a folding chair while the referee's back is turned.
And, you know, as long as it's a dolphin swinging the chair, I'm good with that.
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no doubt.
"And, you know, as long as it's a dolphin swinging the chair, I'm good with that."
So you have no problem with violence so long as there's a porpoise behind it.
That's O.K., I'll see myself out.
Already marine biologist tested and approved - my friend chuckled, thanks :-).