Quote by Hilaire Belloc

I shoot the HippopotamusWith bullets made of platinum,Because if I use leaden onesHis hide is sure to flatten 'em.

I shoot the HippopotamusWith bullets made of platinum,Becaus

Summary

This quote is a humorous and playful explanation of why the speaker chooses to use platinum bullets when shooting a hippopotamus. The speaker claims that if they were to use regular lead bullets, the force of impact would simply flatten the hippopotamus's hide due to its thick and tough nature. By using bullets made of platinum, which can be seen as a stronger or more precious material, the speaker expresses their belief that they can successfully take down the animal without any damage to the bullets or the hippopotamus.

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