The Dutch are dropping off their condolences for a dead sparrow, here, at a special website constructed in its honor. The bird got loose in a domino tournament and knocked over 23,ooo dominos before it was shot. I actually think shooting it was a little over the top. Why not just shoo it out the door or something? But the Dutch have done overboard with the grieving. The BBC writes:
Not since Cock Robin has the death of a tiny bird caused such emotion. The shooting of a sparrow on the set of a Dutch world record domino-toppling attempt sparked outrage among animal lovers and led to threats to staff. ... The head of a bird protection agency appealed for calm. ... [T]he Dutch animal protection agency threatened to investigate, and radio stations offered bounties for anyone who could knock down more of the dominoes before the event.
I think it would be best if no one told them about the pheasant Prairie Biker shot today. Or about all those turkeys that were killed for Thanksgiving. There could be serious psychological repercussions.
H/t Moonbattery via Wunderkraut
On the bright side, that sparrow now holds the record for knocking down dominos in the Bird Division.
Posted by: CraigC | November 30, 2005 at 10:04 PM
Argh. Awkward phrasing.
Posted by: CraigC | November 30, 2005 at 10:05 PM
the truth about the pheasant hunt
Posted by: prairie biker | November 30, 2005 at 10:10 PM
Hah! Did Warren tell you about his astigmatism? That should have been good for a couple of misses.
Posted by: gail | November 30, 2005 at 10:26 PM
That's okay. I have no depth perception out to about 5 feet from my face and didn't wear my glasses. The trick is to focus on the front sight and the bird and try my best.
Posted by: prairie biker | November 30, 2005 at 10:31 PM