Hippo Quote by Zazu
““He's as mad as a hippo with a hernia.””
About This Quote
Source Film: The Lion King, 1994
A vivid simile describing extreme agitation or irrational behavior.
In simple terms: Crazy like a hippo with a hernia.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when emotions are overblown.
Themes
humor
exaggeration
emotion
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
humorous
satirical
When to use this quote
- stressful meetings
- personal outbursts
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
hyperbole
animal metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What situation triggers your most irrational reactions?
- How can you calm yourself before reacting?
A Different Perspective
May overlook underlying causes of the agitation.
![“Back in the kitchen, Mummy was trying to make her [knitted] hippo stand up on the table. I had to swallow a gasp of horror -- its head was the same size as its body, none of its limbs were equal in length, and it appeared to have a fin. She didn't seem perturbed and carried on trying to make it…” quote by Hester Browne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c4/hester-browne-25208_quote_back-in-the-kitchen-mummy-was-trying-to_898464.jpg)
