Heidi is probably the only cross-eyed celebrity

[pscot]

who can hang by her tail.





http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,742746,00.html

[Pool Hall Ace]

1. from the link

The reason for Heidi's crossed eyes is unclear, but zoo officials speculate that it might be because of fat deposits behind her eyes. She has recently been put on a strict diet which is already having some effect. "She is becoming markedly more mobile and she can use her tail better to hold herself," said Saegebarth.

Hollywood moguls will presumably be hoping that she stays cross-eyed until the Oscar ceremony. Otherwise Heidi's Hollywood career could be over before it begins.

I think Heidi is absolutely adorable, cross-eyed or not. If by some chance she loses enough weight and is no longer cross-eyed, perhaps she could market a fitness video?

[MilesColtrane]

2. Looks a bit like Karen Black.

Of course, Karen Black doesn't walk around with her prehensile tail sticking out.

[MissHoneychurch]

3. I hope to see her in RL one day

been to the Zoo Leipzig a few times already, so once they open the new exhibition area I hope to go and see Heidi and all the other new animals.

[gratuitous]

4. What a mean thing to say

Spencer is just sobbing.

[theNotoriousP.I.G.]

5. Only in Germany kids

only in Germany. We had an eel that lived in some family's bath tub for 30 years until the authorities stepped in and made them release him, I think his name was Felix. Then we had Knut, pronounced with a hard K. Next came the bookie octopus, Paul, who predicted the outcome of some soccer games. He bit the dust a few months ago. Now we have a cross eyed varmint named Heidi.