I asked this question before but I guess it never came through...it's kind of stupid but I really want to know: what's with the expression 'poke a badger with a spoon'???? Can somebody please tell me what it means and where it comes from? Thank you!
He's making fun of catholicism, as he makes fun of almost everything, and talks about original sin.
"Original sin. What a hellish idea that is!
Oh, bless me father, for I have sinned. I, ah... slept with my neighbor's wife.
Ah, heard it! I asked for ORIGINAL sin! Ten Our Fathers and ten Hello Dollys.
Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I poked a badger with a spoon.
Oh, now that IS an original sin! Never heard that one!
Well, what should I do?
Well, drink ten Bloody Marys... and... you won't remember."
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