[ Oh now he feels kinda bad. The real America calms down, but the Shadows are still eying the Lorax like they want to make a pelt out of him. ]

Okay, you got me there, I do like to joke around. This just ain't one of those times!

[ The Shadows drape themselves over his shoulders, much to his annoyance. ]

It's a little like the boy who cried wolf. The more you fool around, the less likely the world will take you seriously.

Which works just fine in our favor! Ain't no one gonna expect you to be a wolf in sheep's clothing.

[ They grin like it's scratching at the surface of a dirty secret, but America decides to take in a completely direction. ]

I like wolves. You ever heard a baby one howl? Adorable as hell.

That's not what--

ADORABLE. THEIR LITTLE VOICES SQUEAK AND AUGH I JUST WANT TO HUG THEM. BIG OL' PUPS. SO CUTE.

[ That shuts them up because they can't really argue that dangerous wildlife is adorable. ]