Bonsai Kitty Hoax
October 13th 2008 21:00
I first read about this practice on an anti-animal cruelty web site. Bascially, kittens are inserted into glass jars. The idea is, as they grow, their bodies will mould into the shape of the jar. I couldn’t believe anyone could try something so cruel. My Google on this practice revealed it was nothing but an elaborate internet hoax, much to my relief. The dead give away is pictures of an entire bonsai kitten are absent from the web site. The other give away is the numerous fake testimonials on the web site’s guestbook, and the few comments from people who’ve written in to express their outrage. I am sure if this was for real there would be more emails from the latter.
The web site’s creators, some students at MIT, say this web site is supposed to be a p*ss-take. Taken in this context, I can see how people would find the guest book section funny, although as an animal lover, I also find the web site tasteless. What’s next? Bonsai puppy?
What disturbs me is that all it takes is for one sick person to come across this web site and try it out for real. There’s enough cruelty in the world without people encouraging others to be cruel.
On a lighter note, my sister wishes our ducklings could stay ducklings for ever and not grow. This is because ducklings are easier to care for than ducks. This is mainly due to the fact waterfowl poo every five minutes. Duckling droppings are about the size of rice grains while adult ducks splat liquid poo every where. When we had Brown-o and White-o I had to clean the garage every day else it would smell of duck poo.
Museum of Hoaxes link
Wikipedia link
The web site’s creators, some students at MIT, say this web site is supposed to be a p*ss-take. Taken in this context, I can see how people would find the guest book section funny, although as an animal lover, I also find the web site tasteless. What’s next? Bonsai puppy?
What disturbs me is that all it takes is for one sick person to come across this web site and try it out for real. There’s enough cruelty in the world without people encouraging others to be cruel.
On a lighter note, my sister wishes our ducklings could stay ducklings for ever and not grow. This is because ducklings are easier to care for than ducks. This is mainly due to the fact waterfowl poo every five minutes. Duckling droppings are about the size of rice grains while adult ducks splat liquid poo every where. When we had Brown-o and White-o I had to clean the garage every day else it would smell of duck poo.
Museum of Hoaxes link
Wikipedia link
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Comment by Kleonaptra
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My ducks sleep in the laundry! I have to say, its the easiest crap to clean. Mostly liquid and not sticky - bit of warm water and soap and a brush with the broom.
Not like horses....Or *shock! Horror!* My mynah bird.....I think once youve cleaned up after a mynah bird, you can do anything!
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