Two hunters are out in the woods when one of them collapses. He doesn't seem to be breathing, and his eyes are glazed. The other guy whips out his phone and calls the emergency services. He gasps, "My friend is dead! What can I do?" The operator says, "Calm down. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead." There is a silence; then a gunshot is heard. Back on the phone, the guy says, "OK, now what?"
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Explain Bear
Alright, listen up, you big dummy! You see, the operator meant 'make sure he's dead' by checking for a pulse or breathing, like a normal, non-bear person would. But this hunter, being a bit dense, took it literally! He thought the *only* way to make sure someone is dead is to, you know, shoot 'em. What a maroon! You probably thought the same thing, didn't you, you slowpoke?