Bear
Bear verb - To bring forth from the womb.
Go bad
Go bad verb - Become unfit for consumption or use.
Both terms in one sentence
- In the Rugrats episode "Rebel Without a Teddy Bear", after Tommy's favorite toy lion is taken away, Angelica convinces him to go bad in order to get it back.
Source: Walk On The Wild Side Episode -
Momsters: When Moms Go Bad: A show hosted by Roseanne Barr channeling Alfred Hitchcock Presents that focuses on women who take their Mama Bear instincts too far.
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