Pigeons no longer considered pests

[Ichingcarpenter]

Pigeons no longer considered pests following unveiling of Reagan statue



Pigeons have become one of the most revered creatures in the British Isles after their strong inclination to ‘shit on things’ became much admired following the unveiling of a statue of former US president Ronald Reagan.

The 10-foot bronze statue was specially commissioned to “recognise Mr Reagan’s contribution to ending the Cold War” which he single-handedly had virtually nothing to do with.

Mr Reagan died in 2004, aged 93, after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease from birth.

It is hoped that the statue, which has been unveiled at a ceremony outside the American embassy in central London, will become completely covered in pigeon shit in time for the 2012 Olympic games.

“I think it’s great,” said one enthusiastic onlooker. “In these times of austerity, when people are feeling pressure and uncertainty, the sight of Ronald Reagan covered in bird shit is capable of lifting everyone’s spirits.”


http://newsthump.com/2011/07/04/pigeons-no-longer-considered-pests-following-unveiling-of-reagan-statue/

[CrispyQ]

1. Some days you're the pigeon & some days you're the statue.

“In these times of austerity, when people are feeling pressure and uncertainty, the sight of Ronald Reagan covered in bird shit is capable of lifting everyone’s spirits.”

:rofl:

[lunatica]

2. which he single-handedly had virtually nothing to do with.

[hobbit709]

3. There should be people scattering bird feed there every day to encourage the pigeons.

[Le Taz Hot]

4. BREAKING: Pigeons engage in social commentary.

:rofl:

[ret5hd]

5. If one were to feed the pigeons, would one be shitting on r's statue by proxy?

[TalkingDog]

11. Now THAT's the Trickle Down Theory in action.

or Dribble Down...but you get my drift.

[Aerows]

6. LMAO!

:spray:

The last paragraph was exceptional. The entire piece was great, but the last line literally had me guffawing.

[TalkingDog]

7. NEEEED A LINK!!!! I NEEEEEEEED TO SHARE THIS!!!!!

Pretty please!

[muriel_volestrangler]

8. It's good manners to credit the original author

British satirical site Newsthump:

http://newsthump.com/2011/07/04/pigeons-no-longer-considered-pests-following-unveiling-of-reagan-statue

Linked last week on DU by oldironside: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=191&topic_id=33881

[Ichingcarpenter]

9. Done.... thanks.n/t

[myrna minx]

10. LOL! Thanks for the morning laugh. n/t

[Lint Head]

12. I hear they are tasty. Taste like chicken.

[Ichingcarpenter]

13. I have no idea what

Ronald Reagans balls tasted like........ Oh
You meant pigeons..... never mind.

[CountSnail]

14. LOL

That's pretty funny. However, pigeons are still pests to me. Especially those grimy looking ones you see in underpasses.