He committed mayhem upon his person. He did everything to him that a man can do who is hampered with boxing gloves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It describes physical harm that is limited or ineffective due to the attacker wearing boxing gloves.
- In plain terms
- He tried to hurt someone but was restricted by gloves.
- What can you take from it?
- Restrictions can limit the impact of violent actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does physical limitation affect intent?
- When is restricted violence funny?
Another view
It relies on visual context to fully land the joke.
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