October 15, 2004

"Cute" birds

Yesterday a colleague pulled me away from my desk with great urgency, saying there was something that was so cute I just had to see it. This brings up the first problem. As a 23 year old, ostensibly straight man, I cannot imagine a single thing that I would describe as "cute" in the sense that she meant it. As she neared the window, I got a sinking feeling in my gut. Just what could be so cute? She pointed to a puddle, with a little bird flapping around stupidly. She said, "Look at how hard he's trying to get a bath." I said, "I think it's just retarded. If it had any sense at all, it would drown itself as soon as it realized that it was a bird."

Later on she showed this to another male, who was similarly not impressed. She said something about men not appreciating things of that nature like women do. I explained that I just have a personal vendetta about birds, as well as a healthy phobia. This started some contention, as she explained herself as a bird lover. Long story short, we have agreed never to be in one another's company again. I cannot even comprehend how someone could utter the sentence "I love birds." To me, that seems as irrational as liking getting punched in the face. Posted by mill1991 at October 15, 2004 11:10 AM | TrackBack

Comments

*gasp* I LOVE BIRDS!!! They're so cute! How can you not agree they're cute?! Even my little brother agrees they are! SO CUTE!

Posted by: Elaine at November 21, 2005 05:03 PM

I think birds are cute. I am a 32 y.o. straight guy who owns a Blue-Front Amazon parrot and two parakeets to keep the parrot company when I am not home. The parrot, who I call "Beaky-Bird" makes a very cool pet. He's friendly and tame except he is capable of inflicting a seriously painful bite. (Usually on a stranger who approches him too quickly.

Posted by: Dave at November 23, 2005 09:35 PM

Yay, Dave!

Posted by: Elaine at November 25, 2005 11:49 PM
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