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Fox News's Republican debate: yoga jokes were the only Zen moment

Fox News's Republican debate seemed like it had everything, from jokes about Donald Trump's penis to some semblance of policy discussion. But toward the end of the debate, Americans also got some tips on relaxation — and Marco Rubio's funniest remark yet.

First, some context: Earlier in the night, when Trump was asked about some of his past policy shifts, he said, "I have a very strong core. But I've never seen a successful person who wasn't flexible." He went on to repeatedly praise the virtue of flexibility.

Then, later in the night, when Trump attempted to interrupt Ted Cruz, this happened:

Cruz: Breathe, breathe, breathe.

Trump: I am, Ted.

Cruz: You can do it. You can breathe. I know it's hard. I know it's hard. But just —

Rubio: When they're done with the yoga, can I answer a question?

Cruz: You cannot — I really hope that you don't see yoga on this stage.

Rubio: Well, he's very flexible, so you never know.

It may be a bit hard to believe, but it seems like Rubio, who was recently characterized as a robot for repeating the same lines over and over at a previous debate, landed the best off-the-cuff zinger of the night.