There could be a lesson here
June 6, 2018 7:53 PM Subscribe
This post was deleted for the following reason: Eh, I don’t see this being a conversation that ends well. -- restless_nomad
That terrier must have had a certain complex.
posted by cichlid ceilidh at 7:57 PM on June 6, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by cichlid ceilidh at 7:57 PM on June 6, 2018 [1 favorite]
Good.
posted by codacorolla at 8:11 PM on June 6, 2018
posted by codacorolla at 8:11 PM on June 6, 2018
A crocodile is going to do what a crocodile is going to do. But fuck this human for allowing his terrier to be an asshole and then die as a result of his being a shitty owner.
posted by Fizz at 8:23 PM on June 6, 2018 [8 favorites]
posted by Fizz at 8:23 PM on June 6, 2018 [8 favorites]
Quite amusing that, due to the ABC website's content recommendation engine, the entire website seems to be "Crocodile News".
posted by JamesBay at 8:26 PM on June 6, 2018 [3 favorites]
posted by JamesBay at 8:26 PM on June 6, 2018 [3 favorites]
There are gators in the canal behind our house, especially during Spring. There is a levee so the water is not at our level. We did not linger while walking our dogs if the gators were active. Did not want to provide a popcorn Corgi meal.
posted by narancia at 8:27 PM on June 6, 2018
posted by narancia at 8:27 PM on June 6, 2018
From the article, not only did the dog’s owner allow his dog to run at and torment the croc for years, but it also sounds as if the owner was in the habit of feeding the croc, thus encouraging it to come around and expect a meal.
So, on the whole, the guy is a fuckwit.
posted by darkstar at 8:35 PM on June 6, 2018 [7 favorites]
So, on the whole, the guy is a fuckwit.
posted by darkstar at 8:35 PM on June 6, 2018 [7 favorites]
fuck this human for allowing his terrier to be an asshole and then die as a result of his being a shitty owner
The thing about crocodiles is that they play the long game.
The thing about terriers is that they all think they're grizzly bears.
The thing about fuckwits is that they're an unstoppable force of nature.
posted by flabdablet at 8:39 PM on June 6, 2018 [11 favorites]
The thing about crocodiles is that they play the long game.
The thing about terriers is that they all think they're grizzly bears.
The thing about fuckwits is that they're an unstoppable force of nature.
posted by flabdablet at 8:39 PM on June 6, 2018 [11 favorites]
Asshole owners will asshole.
posted by drewbage1847 at 8:40 PM on June 6, 2018
posted by drewbage1847 at 8:40 PM on June 6, 2018
That dog steward would prolly love this place I know of in New Hampshire
posted by mwhybark at 9:09 PM on June 6, 2018
posted by mwhybark at 9:09 PM on June 6, 2018
Fuck that dude for encouraging his dog to act like that as part of his tourist attraction.
posted by betweenthebars at 9:14 PM on June 6, 2018
posted by betweenthebars at 9:14 PM on June 6, 2018
Being Australian, the owner went "Aw yeah, was gunna happen eventually I suppose." That is the beauty and philosophy of the Australian response to tragedy.
In the US the response would depend on the party in power. Under Bush, the owner would have attempted to invade Tasmania. Under Obama, he would have sent John Kerry to negotiate with the crocodile. And under the present regime, the crocodile would have become a member of his cabinet; and we would later discover discover that all the aquatic reptiles in the Adelaide River had been skinned and made into a set of handbags, available now on Ivanka's website and heavily reduced.
posted by Joe in Australia at 9:21 PM on June 6, 2018 [5 favorites]
In the US the response would depend on the party in power. Under Bush, the owner would have attempted to invade Tasmania. Under Obama, he would have sent John Kerry to negotiate with the crocodile. And under the present regime, the crocodile would have become a member of his cabinet; and we would later discover discover that all the aquatic reptiles in the Adelaide River had been skinned and made into a set of handbags, available now on Ivanka's website and heavily reduced.
posted by Joe in Australia at 9:21 PM on June 6, 2018 [5 favorites]
Why would anyone want to post this as an FFP? Needlessly distressing, cruel,and triggering. Shameful.
posted by Ideefixe at 9:27 PM on June 6, 2018 [4 favorites]
posted by Ideefixe at 9:27 PM on June 6, 2018 [4 favorites]
The thing about crocodiles is that they play the long game.
True dat. They have the patience of Job, and then some.
Leading to the rule that you never ever go to the same spot on the edge of a river/lagoon twice. They will be waiting.
Source: Born and raised in croc country. Extremely dangerous animals, who rarely give you a second chance.
Good eating though, and provide excellent leather.
posted by Pouteria at 10:09 PM on June 6, 2018
True dat. They have the patience of Job, and then some.
Leading to the rule that you never ever go to the same spot on the edge of a river/lagoon twice. They will be waiting.
Source: Born and raised in croc country. Extremely dangerous animals, who rarely give you a second chance.
Good eating though, and provide excellent leather.
posted by Pouteria at 10:09 PM on June 6, 2018
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posted by Fizz at 7:56 PM on June 6, 2018 [10 favorites]