Because they've been lied to all their lives about how long "8" inches is.
Cuz if it were lying down it wouldnt make any sense. (first post to reddit, made up this joke today .. be kind)
A lion. Get it guys lol? Lion Lying I'll pounce myself out now...
Because you give them one good load and it takes them nine months to deliver.
Friends.
Life on the hedge!
Zebra. Coz they are still living in black and white.
Because they've been lied to about what 8 inches look like their whole lives.