Never mind what the fox says.

March 15, 2024 8:00 AM

More importantly, what does the person feeding the fox wear? A wildlife center in Richmond, VA makes the news for an inventive way of preventing human imprinting on a fox kit. Associated Press story and video
posted by emelenjr (7 comments total)

This is the sort of fox news we need.
posted by NoxAeternum at 8:03 AM on March 15 [19 favorites]

Finally a way to expense your fursuit to the company!
posted by Nelson at 8:23 AM on March 15 [10 favorites]

Refuge worker enters the office

"Oh, executive director, hello."

"Ah, hello Stephens, I didn't think anyone else was in today."

"I just came in to get some paperwork."

"Very good, then"

"Executive director?"

"Yes?"

"What are you wearing?"

"I'm sorry? OH! Oh yes this..."

"..."

"..."

"..."

"It's so the baby foxes don't imprint on me."

"Oh. Oh that's very clever!"

"YES! Yes, thank you. Good day Stephens."

"We should tell people about this! I'll call the AP."

"...yes. Very good, Stephens. Please, please do that, haha..."
posted by Reyturner at 8:31 AM on March 15 [11 favorites]

{whistles and makes clicking sound}
posted by mazola at 8:33 AM on March 15

I would wear the fox head if it meant I got to feed the little fox.
posted by Going To Maine at 8:49 AM on March 15 [8 favorites]

I do not think we should be so quick to dismiss the conclusions of Ylvis et. al
posted by qxntpqbbbqxl at 9:12 AM on March 15 [4 favorites]

I would wear the fox head if it meant I got to feed the little fox.

This, but as a sage aphorism:

"Master, I have been chosen to feed the baby fox, but my countenance is unworthy"
"My child, if you get to feed the fox kit, you have to wear the fox head."
posted by otherchaz at 10:14 AM on March 15 [2 favorites]