Frazier is so ugly that he should donate his face to the US Bureau of Wildlife.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ali uses hyperbolic insult to mock Frazier's appearance, suggesting it belongs in a wildlife museum.
- In plain terms
- Frazier is so ugly he belongs in a museum.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor to deflect or attack opponents.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is insult ever justified in sport?
- How do you respond to insults?
Another view
It attacks physical appearance which can be harmful.
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