October 6, 2013
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The Sunday Donkey Times 10-6-2013
Cute White Female Lion Cub Born In Zoo
October 4, 2013A newborn white lion cub has been wowing visitors to a zoo in Serbia.
The young female, who has not yet been named, has already captured the hearts of guests at Belgrade’s ‘good hope garden’ zoo.
The 2.8lb youngster was born just over a week ago to proud parents Masha and Wambo. The animal park in the Serb capital now has 11 white lions.
The carnivores are no longer present in the wild so the increased numbers in captivity are welcome.
It was not all good news though as a newborn male white lion did not survive after being born recently.
A video of the cute cat has been released alongside its unveiling, showing it purring while being watched over by one of its keepers.
YouTube users commented on how cute the cub was.
No Name No Fame wrote: ‘Why are baby animals so freakin’ cute’
Enlightenfawn added: ‘Kitty! How Precious:-} She’s saying “Where’s My Mommy? I’m hungry!”‘
For the original article, go here.
Mother Haunted By Childhood Phobia Of The Muppet Show
October 3, 2013Most people have fond childhood memories of Kermit The Frog, Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear.
But even the thought of The Muppet Show terrifies mother-of-two Lindsay Broom.
She has suffered from a phobia of puppets – called automatonophobia – since she was five.
‘All it takes is for my husband, Alex, to hum The Muppets theme song and I’m a wreck,’ she said.
‘When I see them, I automatically imagine the puppets’ facial features twisting and distorting, I just have to get away from them.’
She realised the extent of her fear when she spotted a furry Muppet toy in a shop as an 18-year-old and ‘just completely freaked out’.
On another occasion, she was at a theme park in Florida with her nephew. He wanted to queue for a Muppets ride – she took flight.
The 37-year-old’s phobia dates back to when she bought a rabbit hutch with her mother and was left ‘in a dark room’ inside the seller’s house with an elderly woman.
‘The elderly woman didn’t say a word, but was obviously unwell.
‘She sat there groaning and wheezing as an episode of The Muppets was playing on the TV,’ she explained. ‘It was the strangest and most terrifying experience of my entire life. When mum came back to collect me from the room, I burst into tears.’
It’s not just Animal and the gang that upsets her, she is also scared of Jim Henson’s other creations – Sesame Street and Fraggle Rock.
While there is no known cure for automatonophobia, possible treatments include hypnosis, psychoanalysis therapy and medication.
But Mrs Broom, from Swansea, said: ‘I haven’t sought medical advice – the phobia is so specialised that I can’t imagine anyone will be able to help me.’
For the original article, go here.
Spazzz told me not to forget something - but I forgot what it was!
Dear Miss Smarty Pants,
Why do squirrels like nuts and monkeys like bananas and Tudes like chocolate?
Donkey
Dear Donkey,
It is simply because they all appreciate the value of trees. Trees give us wonderful things like nuts and bananas and chocolate. YAY for trees.
Miss Smarty Pants
Dear Miss Smarty Pants,Why does Donna like snow and Seedsower like guacamole?
DonkeyDear Donkey,That is just how they were made. Other people just wish they were as awesome as Donna and Seedsower.
Miss Smarty Pants
@Dingdongdingbat is this week’s winner!
Because It Was a Dark and Stormy Night and The Hills are alive with the sound of music!
Well, that's the way it was!
Your Donkey on the Beat, signing off until next week!
Dead Turkey Jokes of the Day
Q: What do you give 900-pound gorilla for his birthday?
A: I don’t know, but you’d better hope he likes it!It’s my wife’s birthday tomorrow. Last week I asked her what she wanted as a present. “Oh, I don’t know”, she said. “Just give me something with diamonds”. That’s why I’m giving her a pack of playing cards.
Q. What did the bald man say when he got a comb for his birthday?
A. Thanks. I’ll never part with it!
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Comments (5)
that is a cue lion
I miss Seedsower -- thanks for bringing us her photo of the week -- and this is a great one, too!
Trees are wonderful. White lions never were present in the wild - they are genetic aberrations due to inbreeding. In the wild they would be killed or die because they are less effective hunters (lack the natural camo). Of course the zoo has 11 of them - they are inbred.
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even I forgot what you are suppose to remember. but send me chocolate,....cause what else could it be??eh?