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What does it mean?
The speaker says a tiger acting naturally isn't crazy; only unusual behavior is.
In plain terms
A tiger being a tiger is normal; crazy stuff is like riding a unicycle with a Hitler helmet.
What can you take from it?
Behavior is normal if it fits nature; oddities stand out.

Where it applies

  • animal behavior discussion
  • metaphor

Putting it to work

  • contextualize behavior
  • use humor for contrast

Questions to consider

  • What defines normal behavior?
  • When does nature seem strange?

Another view

This relies on absurd imagery that may not clarify the point.

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