The 500-pound elephant

I've long held that The Sopranos is at its heart a comedy. It's a subtle one though. Below some quotes from just one episode in season six. Behold these wonderful linguistic misdemeanors...

"Lets dispose with the 500-pound elephant in the room."

"It's all the toxins they're exposed to. It fucks with their brains. Between the mercury in fish alone, it's a wonder not more kids are jumping off bridges."

"Every little problem, she is right there to pick him up and wipe off his tears on her apron strings."

"This alteration you had with him..."