A pair of worn boxing gloves hangs by the laces from a hook against dark maroon.

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Moe

If I ever get ahold of you I’m gonna rip your eyes out of their sockets and shove ’em down your pants so that you can watch me kick the crap outta you!

— The Simpsons • 1989

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What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker threatens graphic violence against someone: tearing out their eyes, stuffing them in the person's pants, and then beating them while they watch. The over-the-top cruelty is exaggerated to the point of absurdity, though the intent to hurt is plain.

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