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About this quote

What does it mean?
A rhyming threat declaring dominance and intent to hurt an opponent in a wrestling match.
In plain terms
I am going to beat you badly in the ring.
What can you take from it?
Rhymes can make threats memorable.

Where it applies

  • wrestling promo
  • character development
  • trash talk

Putting it to work

  • write a promo
  • create a gimmick
  • entertain a crowd

Questions to consider

  • How do you make violence entertaining?
  • Is rhyming threats effective?

Another view

It trivializes actual violence by turning it into a nursery rhyme.

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