November 26, 2008: Chico & Gloria

xoxoxoBruce · 11-26-2008, 02:46 AM

Chico the pygmy Hippo and Gloria the hand puppet.

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A pygmy hippo which started turning up his snout at food has been given a helping hand to start eating again.
Chico worried keepers at his home in Heythrop Zoological Gardens when he began to refuse food.
But the little animal was lured back to his trough under the watchful eye of Gloria, a hand puppet based on the
star character in DreamWorks children's film Madagascar.

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'We had been trying everything as Chico was refusing to feed and when I saw the Madagascar hippo puppet
in the supermarket I thought I'd give it a try,' Mr Howes said.
'We were extremely surprised when he took a liking to Gloria and we have been using it to feed him ever since.'

Maybe Mr Howes has stinky fingers.

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Trilby · 11-26-2008, 09:00 AM

yeah, that hippo is looking a little skinny around the eyes...

Gravdigr · 11-26-2008, 09:14 AM

Hahahahaha!!!! Baby hippos are dumb.

Shawnee123 · 11-26-2008, 09:29 AM

I loved that show: Chico and the Hand!

At first he wasn't a very hungry hungry hippo.

sweetwater · 11-26-2008, 10:46 AM

It's not like Chico can actually see the puppet when he's eating, so I think "stinky hands" is probable. Though it is difficult to imagine a hippo with a persnickety palate.

Coign · 11-26-2008, 11:40 AM

Its a hippo? How many carrots do you need to feed it in a day? I don't know if there are enough hours in a day to hand feed the monster.

barefoot serpent · 11-26-2008, 11:40 AM

maybe hippos don't like corndogs.

Trilby · 11-26-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by barefoot serpent

maybe hippos don't like corndogs.

Nobody doesn't like corndogs!

monster · 11-26-2008, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetwater

It's not like Chico can actually see the puppet when he's eating, so I think "stinky hands" is probable.

i think that's a good hippo-thesis.

Although if it came attached to a pack of laundry powder it might smell a bit nasty itself.

Aliantha · 11-26-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Nobody doesn't like corndogs!

corndogs are a frankfurt sausage on a stick coated in batter and then deep fried right?

If so, I think you'll find most Australian's love them, especially at their local 'show' which is like a carnival combined with an agricultural and livestock competition.

I know it's the only time I eat them, but they taste bloody good amongst all the noise and dust and animal shit.

barefoot serpent · 11-26-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

they taste bloody good amongst all the noise and dust and animal shit.

back from whence they came

Trilby · 11-26-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Aliantha

corndogs are a frankfurt sausage on a stick coated in batter and then deep fried right?

Yeah, and I like them, too. I was just ripping on a stupid old Sara Lee commerical that I never understood. the jingle goes: "Nobody doesn't like Sara LEE!" Which, since they ARE Sara Lee (baked goodies) I thought it meant everyone LOVED Sara Lee's, but it's a weird thing to say. So, if I am using it correctly, I am saying Everybody loves corndogs!~ A delicacy on a stick, I say.

Aliantha · 11-26-2008, 05:11 PM

We know the sausage is made from nothing but hooves and entrails...but you just don't think of that at the time.

Sundae · 11-26-2008, 07:35 PM

I was delighted and amazed when I first saw corndogs on sale in the, UK. Frozen ones, but well worth a try, especially as I had puzzled over what they were for a while (they're in The Dead Zone at the very least).

I was so disappointed.
Perhaps you have to grow up with them.

There's a sausage advert on tv at the moment - Walls I think - about how they only take the two best bits to make their sausages. Hmmmm. That would be breadcrumbs and colouring then I guess?

Anyway, slightly back on topic before veering off again - as it's an English zoo I'd bet my bottom dollar that Chico the hippo is named after... well, Chico. Of X Factor fame. My family saw him performing at their campsite in Great Yarmouth about two weeks ago. Ah the sweet smell of success. Although Mum admitted he was a great entertainer and my neice (14) was completely smitten.

Aliantha · 11-26-2008, 07:48 PM

OK, this is what I mean by a 'dagwood dog' or 'pluto pup'. The names are interchangeable.

eta: and of course this is what I think you mean when you say 'corndog'.

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11-26-2008, 09:00 AM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	yeah, that hippo is looking a little skinny around the eyes... __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-26-2008, 09:14 AM	#3
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Hahahahaha!!!! Baby hippos are dumb. __________________ 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.

11-26-2008, 09:29 AM	#4
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I loved that show: Chico and the Hand! At first he wasn't a very hungry hungry hippo. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-26-2008, 10:46 AM	#5
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	It's not like Chico can actually see the puppet when he's eating, so I think "stinky hands" is probable. Though it is difficult to imagine a hippo with a persnickety palate. __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

11-26-2008, 11:40 AM	#6
Coign Wanted Driver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vail, CO Posts: 279	Its a hippo? How many carrots do you need to feed it in a day? I don't know if there are enough hours in a day to hand feed the monster. __________________ Quoting yourself is the height of hubris. -Coign

11-26-2008, 11:40 AM	#7
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	maybe hippos don't like corndogs. __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

11-26-2008, 05:11 PM	#13
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	We know the sausage is made from nothing but hooves and entrails...but you just don't think of that at the time. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-26-2008, 07:35 PM	#14
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I was delighted and amazed when I first saw corndogs on sale in the, UK. Frozen ones, but well worth a try, especially as I had puzzled over what they were for a while (they're in The Dead Zone at the very least). I was so disappointed. Perhaps you have to grow up with them. There's a sausage advert on tv at the moment - Walls I think - about how they only take the two best bits to make their sausages. Hmmmm. That would be breadcrumbs and colouring then I guess? Anyway, slightly back on topic before veering off again - as it's an English zoo I'd bet my bottom dollar that Chico the hippo is named after... well, Chico. Of X Factor fame. My family saw him performing at their campsite in Great Yarmouth about two weeks ago. Ah the sweet smell of success. Although Mum admitted he was a great entertainer and my neice (14) was completely smitten.

11-26-2008, 07:48 PM	#15
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	OK, this is what I mean by a 'dagwood dog' or 'pluto pup'. The names are interchangeable. eta: and of course this is what I think you mean when you say 'corndog'. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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