Tag Archives: politics
This little fishy went to market
Alright, dear readers, okay. the author has a soapbox to stand on and a bone to pick today: it has to do with fishing ethics and sustainability, and is remarkably un-funny (as opposed to the rest of BV’s posts which … Continue reading
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G.I. Joe: Proud Patriot Pigeon
It is not a frequent occurence, in the part of the country in which the author of BV was raised (and where the spirit of the American nineteen-sixties still rules) for the US military to recieve much fanfare, or … Continue reading
Humanatee: A dying breed
The humanatee is an ancient, intelligent beast, most often found in large “schools.” When members of far-flung schools gather together in large, gregarous groups called “conferences.” During these sporadic expeditions, humanatees may demonstrate dominance by flashing the “TT” position. These … Continue reading
The Pop-Culture Guide to Swine flu
The purpose of BV has always been to inform, and now the author feels called upon to clear up some misconceptions floating around about the swine flu epidemic. We’ll start with a brief “scene from a paparazzi”: ****************************************************************************************************************************** [exterior, … Continue reading
Amazonian Weasels
As always, the author of BV seeks to bring you information that is relevant and revelatory regarding animal behaviors. News today is that a new species of weasel– the hypocritical amazonian weasel. You may sign a petition protesting Amazon’s … Continue reading
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Ichneumon wasps: evidence against religion or just mean sons of Bi*%*!s ?
Darwin once offered the ichneumon wasp as proof against the central tenets of natural theology, which believed in the creation of all living things by a benevolent god. Expressing his opinion in a letter to American botanist Asa Gray, Darwin wrote: ”I cannot persuade myself that … Continue reading
Filed under backyard fauna, parasites, Phobia-inducing
Homo sapiens sapiens; a brief shining moment of joy
Today’s post is about the human animal. In light of recent events, notably the shootings in Oakland, Pittsburgh (CA) and Binghamton (NY), which has precipitated in the author a sudden need for something like faith, B.V would like to submit the following, in the … Continue reading
African Bat Bug: insectus sex-offenderus
One would not wish to be a female bat bug. Male bat bugs (blood-sucking insects of the family Cimicidae) have developed the disconcerting habit of ignoring females’ conventional girlie bits, instead using their sharp penises to stab target females in the stomach, injecting … Continue reading
Puli Dogs: hirsute canines
flying mop? animate dryer lint? This mid-air mass of moving dreadlocks is actually a puli dog on an agility course The Puli, a medium-sized Hungarian herding and livestock guard dog, may not fit the mainstream aesthetic bias towards dainty, long-haired … Continue reading
Rhetoric Monkey
Rhetoric Monkeys (genus Ateles) have been ranked higher than gorillas in intelligence, making these monkeys less intelligent than humans but more intelligent than any other monkey species. Figures A and B, and C, below, show juvenile and adult Rhetoric Monkeys demonstrating the signature … Continue reading
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Rabbits and Hares
Rabbits and hares are among the most semantically complex of all mammals. Although the terms “rabbit” and “hare” are used interchangeably in colloquial speech, they are actually two distinct species, according to zoologists. Both are shamelessly promiscuous, which explains the colorful … Continue reading
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Weasels: Genus Mustela
Weasels have long been pervasive on earth- often reviled as thieves, there are weasels on every continent in the world. Certain members of genus mustela reportedly perform the “mesmerizing weasel war dance” after fighting or stealing food.* Members of this genus are known as tricky, … Continue reading
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FATCAT
Fatcats (pinguis felis economicus) have long been the subject of jokes*; but it is only recently that both mainstream and specialty media have taken interest in the plight of the fatcat, once an issue reserved only for the ASPCA and related animal rights and protection groups. … Continue reading
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