Painterly torn coat sleeve beside an open red first-aid tin and loose bandages.

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Ron Burgundy

Knights of Columbus, that hurt.

— Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy • 2004

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What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker exclaims that something hurt, using an absurdly grand, unrelated name as the cry of pain. The mock-solemn outburst turns a simple wince into a piece of self-important drama, with dignity briefly overwhelmed by discomfort.

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