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What does it mean?
McMahon and Triple H discuss an illegitimate son, then shift to animal talk.
In plain terms
They talk about a son and then animals.
What can you take from it?
Conversations can jump between serious and trivial topics.

Where it applies

  • talk shows
  • interviews

Putting it to work

  • use humor to defuse tension
  • mix topics for entertainment

Questions to consider

  • How does topic shifting affect engagement?
  • When is it effective?

Another view

Abrupt shifts can confuse the audience.

More from Vince McMahon

  1. 'I hate you! I wish you never came back!' (towards Triple H)

    Permalink to quote #85
  2. 'Stop talking in riddles! Who's my son!?' (towards Mr. Johnson, the attorney for the mother of Mr. McMahon's illegitimate son)

    Permalink to quote #87
  3. 'You want me to change? I can change. I know I can be a better father and a better husband.' (Towards his family)

    Permalink to quote #84

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