Mar 28, 2009: Pink Elephant

xoxoxoBruce · 03-28-2009, 02:16 AM

Wolf told me she'd seen a pink elephant.
Well, we know Wolf loves her some mead.

And I know she's got toy/stuffed critters, but mostly mooses.

So I thought maybe she saw a tourist trap, or maybe a commercial promotion?

But it turns out she did see a pink elephant... and so did the BBC.

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Experts believe it is probably an albino, which is an extremely rare phenomenon in African elephants.

I should think that the herd would be awed, and make him/her the King/Queen of the herd... maybe all the herds.
But it turns out it's not a good thing.

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He said that the condition might make it difficult for the calf to survive into adulthood.
"What happens to these young albino calves remains a mystery," said Dr Chase.
"Surviving this very rare phenomenon is very difficult in the harsh African bush. The glaring sun may cause blindness and skin problems."
However, he told BBC News that there might be a ray of hope for the pink calf as it already seemed to be learning to adapt to its condition.
"Already the two-to-three-month-old calf seems to be walking in the shade of its mother.
"This behaviour suggests it is aware of its susceptibility to the harsh African sun, and adapted a unique behaviour to improve its chances of survival."
He added: "I have learned that elephants are highly adaptable, intelligent and masters of survival."

You go, pinky!

Flint · 03-28-2009, 02:33 AM

Here is the struggle of the conceit of man. Should we "rescue" him from the harsh African sun, or let him "struggle" to survive? Should we interfere, based on our "superior" knowledge, or let nature take its course? He can't walk in the shade of his mother forever.

jinx · 03-28-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Flint

Here is the struggle of the conceit of man. Should we "rescue" him from the harsh African sun, or let him "struggle" to survive? Should we interfere, based on our "superior" knowledge...

No, because we don't know shit.
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Sheldonrs · 03-28-2009, 06:24 PM

I guess pink is the new grey.

Elspode · 03-28-2009, 08:17 PM

I don't think so, Shel. I mean, "Two in the grey, one in the stink" just lacks a certain cache, you know?

dar512 · 03-30-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

I guess pink is the new grey.

First time through I read it "pink is the new ghey".

SPUCK · 03-28-2009, 05:07 AM

So now Campbells Cream of Elephant Soup is not going to be gray anymore?

spudcon · 03-28-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SPUCK

So now Campbells Cream of Elephant Soup is not going to be gray anymore?

Shawnee123 · 03-28-2009, 10:16 AM

It probably wasn't the same pink elephant.

capnhowdy · 03-28-2009, 01:12 PM

Shouldn't that be OTIS CAMPBELL'S soup?

lumberjim · 03-28-2009, 01:22 PM

Don't worry.....Mom has it covered

Gravdigr · 03-28-2009, 04:27 PM

A long, long time ago me and my friend Mike were sitting on a bench on our town square. At 2:45 AM. When a convertible pink Cadillac ElDorado drives by pulling a flat trailer. On this trailer was the fucking twin to this pink elephant, horn-rimmed glasses and all, in its trunk it's holding a giant martini with an olive in it the size of a basketball. Did I mention we were absolutely sloshed? We watched the spectacled spectacle go by in silence. Then Mike calmly turned to me and said "I didn't see a goddamned thing." True story.

I wonder if this the same one (trunk is in right position)? How many can there be???

xoxoxoBruce · 03-28-2009, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

I wonder if this the same one (trunk is in right position)? How many can there be???

That elephant is in St. Cloud/Clearwater, Minnesota.

SPUCK · 03-30-2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Gravdigr

A long, long time ago me and my friend When a convertible pink Cadillac El Dorado drives by pulling a flat trailer.

I was out on a remote dirt mining road that was 40 miles long and a dead end. It was late October and lightly snowing. This was the western boarder of the Yukon Territory. There was six inches of snow layering everything. I crawl out of my down bag and open the back of my camper shell at 9 in the morning. As I gaze out on the spectacular panoramic view of the local mountain range, this pink Cadillac El Dorado convertible with the top down and white upholstery goes susshing by. There was a blond gal sitting in the passenger seat with little more than one would wear indoors. I remember it all very vividly. It was a most unpredictable and truly surreal sight.

hulk · 03-28-2009, 04:20 PM

Don't forget about the pink dolphin and the rest of the BBC's Top Ten Weird and Wonderful Animals!

03-28-2009, 02:33 AM	#2
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Here is the struggle of the conceit of man. Should we "rescue" him from the harsh African sun, or let him "struggle" to survive? Should we interfere, based on our "superior" knowledge, or let nature take its course? He can't walk in the shade of his mother forever. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

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Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	I guess pink is the new grey. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

03-28-2009, 08:17 PM	#5
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I don't think so, Shel. I mean, "Two in the grey, one in the stink" just lacks a certain cache, you know? __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	It probably wasn't the same pink elephant. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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03-28-2009, 04:27 PM	#12
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Somewhat off topic A long, long time ago me and my friend Mike were sitting on a bench on our town square. At 2:45 AM. When a convertible pink Cadillac ElDorado drives by pulling a flat trailer. On this trailer was the fucking twin to this pink elephant, horn-rimmed glasses and all, in its trunk it's holding a giant martini with an olive in it the size of a basketball. Did I mention we were absolutely sloshed? We watched the spectacled spectacle go by in silence. Then Mike calmly turned to me and said "I didn't see a goddamned thing." True story. I wonder if this the same one (trunk is in right position)? How many can there be??? Attached Images __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

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