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Police say the fake Pope can be easily recognized by his high-top sneakers and incredibly foul mouth.
— The Simpsons ‧ 1989
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
A news-style report gives police advice for spotting a fake Pope: look for high-top sneakers and an astonishingly foul mouth. The humour comes from the contrast between papal dignity and casual footwear and swearing, presented as if these were ordinary identifying details.
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