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Skittles

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2. so unlike cats

Reply to Shankapotomus (Original post)

Fri Jan 4, 2013, 01:24 AM

Jan 2013

they bring us stuff we might consider eating

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Wild Dolphins Observed Bringing Gifts to Humans [View all] Shankapotomus Jan 2013 OP

Cool! nt snappyturtle Jan 2013 #1

so unlike cats Skittles Jan 2013 #2

So true, Skittles! ReRe Jan 2013 #7

we really should keep them on leashes but..... Skittles Jan 2013 #14

My niece moved to NYC in the past year.... ReRe Jan 2013 #18

LOL! SunSeeker Jan 2013 #19

Such amazing animals. TDale313 Jan 2013 #3

JACK HANDEY QUOTE Skittles Jan 2013 #15

buaha! lovemydog Jan 2013 #37

another Handey dolphin one! Skittles Jan 2013 #39

Our dog brings his toys ... DreamGypsy Jan 2013 #4

That is precious ;-) ReRe Jan 2013 #9

awwwwwwww Skittles Jan 2013 #20

CUTENESS OVERLOAD!!! Odin2005 Jan 2013 #24

I love Great White Pyrenees. Big strong angels in furry suits. I love your: freshwest Jan 2013 #35

Your picture made my day LiberalLovinLug Jan 2013 #41

"Albino bear about to eat small child" tclambert Jan 2013 #44

Beautiful dog! maddiemom Jan 2013 #50

Dolphins gift Sushi...who knew? KeepItReal Jan 2013 #5

Maybe they're interested in networking -- like the bonobos starroute Jan 2013 #6

And just maybe Control-Z Jan 2013 #11

I don't know if bonobo is interested in networking or not. cliffordu Jan 2013 #17

It's a great time to be alive. I loved this part: freshwest Jan 2013 #8

Or perhaps these are mocking gifts Shivering Jemmy Jan 2013 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Jan 2013 #29

a little strident, eh? demwing Jan 2013 #33

what? Shivering Jemmy Jan 2013 #34

Believing that could save the world siligut Jan 2013 #32

Thanks for all the fish! n/t James48 Jan 2013 #10

Probably frantic about the warming oceans. raouldukelives Jan 2013 #12

I love Dolphins! ReRe Jan 2013 #13

So, are they saying, "If we bring you food, would you please stop fouling up our 1monster Jan 2013 #16

Was it a giant wooden whale? nt Javaman Jan 2013 #21

You don't suppose they see it as a religious offering? Ganja Ninja Jan 2013 #22

I thought that too, but Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #45

That one cracked me up. Nice going! BobTheSubgenius Jan 2013 #48

A second-hand report: formercia Jan 2013 #23

Very cool! Odin2005 Jan 2013 #25

they just want some cocktail sauce Botany Jan 2013 #26

This thread's got everything Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #30

Free the Prawns! LiberalLovinLug Jan 2013 #42

Or put into Jambalaya or Shrimp Gumbo Botany Jan 2013 #43

"hey let's go feed the humans" Enrique Jan 2013 #27

They are probably trying to show us Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #31

The most intelligent of mammals caught in the act of sharing toby jo Jan 2013 #36

I think it's a message of some kind FiveGoodMen Jan 2013 #38

The only thing you need to remember... ms liberty Jan 2013 #47

I watched a Ted Talk about a leopard seal that kept trying to feed a photographer Marrah_G Jan 2013 #40

They think we're cute. n/t Yo_Mama Jan 2013 #46

Does this mean those dolphins are socialists?... Or are they just giving out gifts to get votes? world wide wally Jan 2013 #49

LOL! Good one! nt Peace Patriot Jan 2013 #53

Dolphins, whales, Orcas we are all part of the mammal family? saidsimplesimon Jan 2013 #51

They are not only mammals Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #55

I had short yet profound contact with a wild Pacific White Sided Dolphin on Maui catbyte Jan 2013 #52

They would likely vote for Obama if human. Tutonic Jan 2013 #54

love this! :) BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #56