does the Pope shit in the woods
Obviously! Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Do you want to win? Does the Pope shit in the woods?”
“When my friend asked if I wanted to go to the concert, I replied, 'Does the Pope shit in the woods?'”
“He asked if I was interested in the promotion, and I answered with a sarcastic, 'Does the Pope shit in the woods?'”
A combination of the two rhetorical questions is the Pope Catholic? and does a bear shit in the woods?. Compare is a bear Catholic?.
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and shit
Used after one or more listed objects, attributes or processes to indicate additional others.
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babe in the woods
A person who is innocent, naive, inexperienced, or helpless, especially with respect to an unfamiliar situation or environment.
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beat the shit out of
To beat (someone) severely.
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do me good/s
[Cockney slang]wood/s
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does the Pope wear a funny hat
Obviously! Rhetorical question in response to a question where the answer is an emphatic yes.
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don't shit where you eat
One should not cause trouble in places, groups, or situations that one holds as important or necessary to one's happiness or well-being.
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dumb shit
Alternative spelling of dumbshit.
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eat shit
An expression of discontent or aggravation to another party.
Last updated August 10, 2026