I consider myself lucky to have a fun biking partner who keeps me company on rides. Last fall, we encountered a concept which has opened my eyes to a new threat to us humans – – assassin squirrels.
It all started with a ride on the bike path we take, which at the time was covered with fallen autumn leaves. I rode over some of the leaves, creating the expected rustling, crackling noise, subdued some by the morning air. My friend, riding ahead of me, must have thought the noise came from above. She looked upward and asked what the noise was.
I immediately (and nonsensically) replied, “Squirrels!” She countered (equally nonsensically … which is why I so enjoy her company), “Assassin Squirrels?” I added, “…and they’re coming to get us!” And a theme was born.
Thinking this all just grand fun, I was surprised later to find several news stories of just such sinister creatures. To quote just three (of many I found!) – –
— “The squirrel menace … returned with a vengeance on Monday, when a rogue squirrel attacked a postal worker as she delivered letters.”
— “A … Toyota Camry last week suffered a sciurine* kamikaze attack during which a flaming squirrel** fell onto the vehicle, slid into the engine compartment and provoked an explosion which destroyed the parked vehicle…”
And even pets aren’t safe:
— “Squirrels have bitten to death a stray dog which was barking at them in a Russian park, local media report.”
Citizens of the world, no longer can we turn a blind eye to this threat of Mother Nature’s terrorism! They. Are. Out. There. Please, take immediate precautions —
1) When in wooded areas, always carry a can of Squirrel-Be-Gone®
2) Consider wearing non-flammable clothing
3) There is no “3”
4) Do NOT make eye contact with squirrels
5) Always floss after meals
Notify authorities at once if you are the victim of the dreaded assassin squirrels! Be careful out there…
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* I think “sciurine” is a cool word
** I’d quip that “Flaming Squirrels” would be a great name for a band, but there already is one — http://flamingsquirrel.net/
Tags: assassin squirrels, Humor, squirrels
The Wilds of Ohio 
May 12, 2008 at 22:55 |
Now that you’ve discovered my sinister plot to terrorize the world with my assassin squirrels; I’m afraid I can’t let you live. I’ll be sending the ninja chipmunks to silence you. You’ve brought this upon yourself.
May 12, 2008 at 23:43 |
Hm. And I always just considered squirrels to be nothing more than noisy pests in the woods.
They are smart though. (Or my dog was dumb) I once watched a squirrel make a complete fool of my dog around a granary at the farm. The dog would chase the squirrel under the granary and then huff and puff and scratch where the squirrel went under (he couldn’t fit). Meanwhile, the squirrel ascended the wall on the other side, traversed over and watched the dog still scratching away from his perch under the eave. After awhile, he’d get bored and would lure the dog into a repeat of the exercise. I think he could have kept it up all day. Actually, they both could have.
May 13, 2008 at 07:34 |
I know about assassin squirrels. I was out walking one day with my walker, and something fell with a thump into the basket attached to it. I don’t know who was more frightened, me or my dog. A squirrel then leapt out of my basket and ran away. Just glad that kamikaze squirrel wasn’t flaming.
May 13, 2008 at 11:24 |
“fun biking partner” – clearly a euphemism! isn’t it hard to ride a bike and keep the tinfoil hat in place (shiny side out)?
May 13, 2008 at 21:58 |
Uncle Keith – Welcome to The Wilds. Well, maybe not as you’re the evil manipulator of those pint sized rodentia. Do you take bribes to call off the..uhh..chipmunks?
Rob – They’re smarter than they look. I blame Uncle Keith.
silverstar – Ah-HA!! I knew there’d be at least one reader who was a victim themselves. I still blame Uncle Keith. :->
daisyfae – absolutely a euphemism. I wouldn’t have it any other way. And, yeah, it is a bit difficult holding the tinfoil hat on…I use old bread bag twist ties.
May 13, 2008 at 23:26 |
Gnu kid: Check out this link. True story!
http://lifeisaroad.com/stories/2004/10/29/neighborhoodHazardorWhyTheCopsWontPatrolBriceStreet.html
May 14, 2008 at 07:20 |
we use those bread bag twist ties to secure continence pads to pubic hair
😉
May 18, 2008 at 13:01 |
Rob – As I said…They. Are. Out. There.
nm – All I can say is….”Ow!”
May 20, 2008 at 08:54 |
Aaahahahaah
*snort*
July 24, 2008 at 12:16 |
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