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Koala Spit-Takes Have Limited Comedic Impact
The “spit-take” is a time-honored comedic tradition in which a character receives a piece of startling news while drinking and spits the beverage in shock.
As Koala Bears spend the majority of their day munching on eucalyptus leaves, their ability to execute a spit-take is limited. The leaves may fall gently from a bear’s open mouth, but the impact is not nearly as great.
Unsourceable Internet meme. Best guess, via Reddit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96aX-o4HX4M
Two panda bear cubs were caught misbehaving in the treetops of their enclosure early Tuesday morning, and subsequently sent to their rooms.
According to reports, the cubs’ mother “totally freaked” when she saw them horsing around at such dangerous heights. She has confiscated their phones and Chinese media outlet Panda Cute OK! has confirmed the cubs will go without video games for at least a week.
Via Explore.org.
Polar Bear Plunge Added to the Olympics as Demonstration Sport
Polar bear sporting enthusiasts will be excited to learn that the “polar bear plunge,” a triathlon style event that combines a 2,500 meter swim with a 5,000 kilometer snow run and a fishing skills competition, will be added to the 2012 Olympics in London. The sport will be designated a “demonstration” event, meaning that no medal will be awarded. Because London is not warm enough for the snow run, that portion of the event will take place in the northern Norway town of Tromsø.
Via Dave Hogg.
A yet-unnamed polar bear cub, who was rejected by his mother at birth, has survived to the robust age of 3.5 months and made his debut at the Toronto Zoo. The adorable fuzzball sure is playful, and exhibits no signs of one day growing into a bloodthirsty, seal-killing machine.
You can enter a contest to name the little guy. May we suggest “White Thunder.”
PHOTO OP: Bear Cub in a Tree
Via Bob Jagendorf.
