The rain forest has Sting. Now Siberia has Jack Dee. Someone had to draw the short straw. In this case it was the rain forest.

Meaning of the quote

The quote is making a joke about how the famous British singer Sting is associated with the rainforest, but now the less famous British comedian Jack Dee is associated with the cold and harsh region of Siberia. This means that the rainforest "drew the short straw" and got the less famous celebrity. The joke is suggesting that the rainforest is not as special or interesting as it used to be, since it now has a less famous person associated with it.

About Jack Dee

Jack Dee is an English stand-up comedian, actor, presenter, and writer known for his sarcastic, ironic, and deadpan humor. He has written and starred in the sitcom ‘Lead Balloon’ and hosts the panel show ‘I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue’. He has also appeared on various UK television shows and won Celebrity Big Brother in 2001.

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