--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That's the problem with them fables…" description: "\"That's the problem with them fables, they're putting animals together that wouldn't meet. I don't know where a scorpion is knockin' around with a frog...." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/074/karl-pilkington-1541_animal_that-s-the-problem-with-them-fables-they_3086178.png" --- # That's the problem with them fables, they're putting… ![“That's the problem with them fables, they're putting animals together that wouldn't meet. I don't know where a scorpion is knockin' around with a frog.” quote by Karl Pilkington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/074/karl-pilkington-1541_animal_that-s-the-problem-with-them-fables-they_3086178.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/074/karl-pilkington-1541_animal_that-s-the-problem-with-them-fables-they_3086178.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/074/karl-pilkington-1541_animal_that-s-the-problem-with-them-fables-they_3086178.png) > “That's the problem with them fables, they're putting animals together that wouldn't meet. I don't know where a scorpion is knockin' around with a frog.” [Karl Pilkington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/karl-pilkington/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He critiques fables for pairing unrealistic animal characters, highlighting absurdity. **In simple terms:** Fables sometimes mix illogical animal pairings. Key Takeaway Question the realism of stories you accept. Themes storytelling logic humor critique Mood playful skeptical Type analytical humorous When to use this quote - teaching children - writing fables - analyzing myths - creative brainstorming Key Concepts absurdity narrative logic cognitive dissonance Questions to Reflect On - Do you enjoy absurd pairings for humor? - When is absurdity effective in storytelling? 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