Because his life is at stake.
Boy Hero: I had to do it. He had my skates on.
I have no idea, Your Honor, but he was coming right at me and I felt my life was at risk.
A stamp.
She's afraid they'll bring down the house.
Well, both carry stiffs, but one's for coming and the other's for going.
Hey, is that you coffin? Ba-dum-tsk...
Because the stakes would be too high.
They can not stand stakes!
Miraculous. Edited: tough crowd
Countdown This was a joke I heard on TV some time ago ... Thought it was worth a share.