There once was a lady from Niger Who smiled as she rode on a tiger. They returned from the ride With the lady inside And the smile on the face of the tiger.
A reader (Dave) sent me a UK episode of Millionaire in which a lady tries to decide whether the moon is bigger than an elephant and gets it wrong, so it's definitely not a French phenomenon. I'm sure this is worldwide.
Suburban and urban areas are fast encroaching on animal habitats and more species are interacting with humans and with human artifacts. I should think that would be of interest to you Kacie, but perhaps you're a little too fond of harumphing at other people to notice.
Who smiled as she rode on a tiger.
They returned from the ride
With the lady inside
And the smile on the face of the tiger.
I agree with everyone who says "it could happen here." I'm a teacher.