WATCH: Rachel Maddow Gets Punchy Over Owls and Bears

The top story on any Rachel Maddow broadcast is often a thinky, wonk-laden affair. But this Thursday Maddow was downright punchy.

At one point, a man in a Green Bay Packers superhero outfit makes a cameo via photo, then a CGI-generated owl perches on her desk. And amid all of it, Maddow provides an explainer for the general public on just what a "bear" is in the gay community.

See what brought all of this on and enjoy a moment of glee with Maddow in the video below:

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WATCH: Rachel Maddow Gets Punchy Over Owls and Bears

The out MSNBC anchor seemed to be enjoying herself on Thursday night.

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