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Heh!
When I see an animal painting as well as Da Vinci, or attaining some other great achievement, I'll believe in the great intelligence of animals.
Posted by: Louise | 10/01/2013 at 01:57 PM
Somehow this supposedly near-human intelligence is only detectable through very elaborate scientific scrutiny and a lot of coaching of the animal.
Posted by: Mac | 10/01/2013 at 03:05 PM
"Many other species--from sharks to earwigs to rats--lead equally wondrous and worthy lives"
Earwigs and wondrous should not be used in the same sentence.
Posted by: Marianne | 10/01/2013 at 03:14 PM
Agreed, although apparently they don't actually crawl into your ears and do scary things.
At least not very often.
Posted by: Mac | 10/01/2013 at 04:22 PM
What really cemented my fear and loathing of earwigs was the "Caterpillar" episode on the Night Gallery TV show.
In case you never saw it -- and lucky you if you didn't! -- you can read all about it here. But be warned: even just that description of it may haunt you.
Posted by: Marianne | 10/01/2013 at 05:45 PM
Dr. Manger sounds like he is attempting to attract attention and make a name for himself.
Posted by: Art Deco | 10/01/2013 at 06:31 PM
Yes, but he's probably more or less right, too.
No, I never saw it, Marianne, and I think I'll skip the synopsis. Got enough stuff like that in my brain already.
Posted by: Mac | 10/01/2013 at 08:42 PM
"Got enough stuff like that in my brain already."
Heh heh. Very ironic, that!
I remember that episode well. Laurence Harvey is best known for having starred in 'The Alamo' and 'The Manchurian Candidate.'
Posted by: Rob G | 10/02/2013 at 07:38 AM
Gah. I didn't think about the irony. [shudder]
Posted by: Mac | 10/02/2013 at 09:06 AM