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pandr32

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5. I nominate shit-loving flies.

Reply to grumpyduck (Original post)

Wed Aug 16, 2023, 02:31 PM

Aug 2023

I know they are part of the food chain, but are annoying and are known to ruin otherwise pleasant events. Besides, they have already chosen an affiliation with Republicans. A fly landed on the head of then VP Mike Pence.

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I dunno... I think elephants have been getting a bum rap here [View all] grumpyduck Aug 2023 OP

Hyenas are pretty cool, too. They get a bad rap. I nominate a slimy slug Siwsan Aug 2023 #1

Or dung beetle? MLAA Aug 2023 #2

Ding beetles are certainly 'acquisitional' creatures EYESORE 9001 Aug 2023 #3

So true! And everything they touch is sh$t! MLAA Aug 2023 #10

Republicans have laughed at the donkey as a joke symbol. LakeArenal Aug 2023 #4

I nominate shit-loving flies. pandr32 Aug 2023 #5

It would be interesting to know the history of the elephant/donkey thing. CrispyQ Aug 2023 #6

It's a shame the majestic elephant has to represent a festering pile of shit Blue Owl Aug 2023 #7

I found the new Republican mascot, Naked Mole Rat. Emile Aug 2023 #8

Sure. Go pick on the hyenas for Pete's sakes. Always gets to the hyenas in the end, when ... marble falls Aug 2023 #9