Aug 24, 2009: Birdbrains

xoxoxoBruce · 08-24-2009, 01:16 AM

Birdbrains, two of them.

On the left we have Sony Dong, who was arrested in March after coming in from Vietnam, caught with them strapped under his pants at Los Angeles International Airport.

And on the right, a 23-year-old Australian returning from a trip to the Middle East was caught with two live pigeons in his pants, according to customs officials. They said the man could be charged with wildlife smuggling, an offense punishable by 10 years in prison.

Vietnam to L.A.? Middle East to Australia? Those aren't commuter hops, they both take long hours, it's a wonder the birds were alive.
I don't know about Dong, but the Aussie could get 10 years, probably won't, but how many years is worth the risk?
How much money could either of them make on those birds, to make it worth the risk?

Birdbrains.

ZenGum · 08-24-2009, 01:53 AM

I've heard that a breeding pair of sulphur crested cockatoos can bring $10,000 in the right market. Here, farmers consider them pests. Even plain old galahs can fetch $1,500.

The term "budgie smugglers", well, that is somewhat different.

capnhowdy · 08-24-2009, 07:16 AM

What a couple of MAROONS! [Bugs Bunny]

Spexxvet · 08-24-2009, 08:25 AM

I'm smuggling a bird in my pants right now. High five [/The Todd]

newtimer · 08-24-2009, 08:59 AM

If I were going to tape birds to my calves, I wouldn't wear black shoes.

sweetwater · 08-24-2009, 09:13 AM

Maybe they thought the birds could be useful should the aircraft lose power?

Shawnee123 · 08-24-2009, 10:34 AM

Wouldn't the birds be, like, squawkin' and stuff?

SteveDallas · 08-24-2009, 11:57 AM

Budgie smuggler

monster · 08-24-2009, 12:53 PM

And here was me thinking you must've had the same image of the day inspiration I did.

Bird Brains part 2 Worthing Birdman: BBC story and pics

mechanically-unaided flight off Worthing pier into the sea.

monster · 08-24-2009, 12:57 PM

Budgie Smuggling sounds like another euphemism for a male camel toe.

WillieO · 08-24-2009, 03:53 PM

With those hairy legs, you'd think he was a wookie.

08-24-2009, 01:16 AM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Aug 24, 2009: Birdbrains Birdbrains, two of them. On the left we have Sony Dong, who was arrested in March after coming in from Vietnam, caught with them strapped under his pants at Los Angeles International Airport. And on the right, a 23-year-old Australian returning from a trip to the Middle East was caught with two live pigeons in his pants, according to customs officials. They said the man could be charged with wildlife smuggling, an offense punishable by 10 years in prison. Vietnam to L.A.? Middle East to Australia? Those aren't commuter hops, they both take long hours, it's a wonder the birds were alive. I don't know about Dong, but the Aussie could get 10 years, probably won't, but how many years is worth the risk? How much money could either of them make on those birds, to make it worth the risk? Birdbrains. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-24-2009, 01:53 AM	#2
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	I've heard that a breeding pair of sulphur crested cockatoos can bring $10,000 in the right market. Here, farmers consider them pests. Even plain old galahs can fetch $1,500. The term "budgie smugglers", well, that is somewhat different. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

08-24-2009, 07:16 AM	#3
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	What a couple of MAROONS! [Bugs Bunny] __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

08-24-2009, 08:25 AM	#4
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	I'm smuggling a bird in my pants right now. High five [/The Todd] __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

08-24-2009, 09:13 AM	#6
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	Maybe they thought the birds could be useful should the aircraft lose power? __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

08-24-2009, 08:59 AM	#5
newtimer Operations Operative Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 479	If I were going to tape birds to my calves, I wouldn't wear black shoes.

08-24-2009, 10:34 AM	#7
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Wouldn't the birds be, like, squawkin' and stuff? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

08-24-2009, 11:57 AM	#8
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Budgie smuggler

08-24-2009, 12:53 PM	#9
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	And here was me thinking you must've had the same image of the day inspiration I did. Bird Brains part 2 Worthing Birdman: BBC story and pics mechanically-unaided flight off Worthing pier into the sea. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

08-24-2009, 12:57 PM	#10
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Budgie Smuggling sounds like another euphemism for a male camel toe. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

08-24-2009, 03:53 PM	#11
WillieO perfesionul spel cheker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 70	With those hairy legs, you'd think he was a wookie.

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