When Squirrels Attack

Squirrel kamakazies, Palm Boy resigns

Story: "A squirrel scampered into the bicycle wheel of an unlucky Finnish opera singer, causing him to fall, knock himself out and break his nose just ahead of the world premiere of a new opera.

Esa Ruuttunen was pedalling his way to the Helsinki Opera House last month when the squirrel ran into his spokes.

The singer ended up concussed and in a local hospital, rather than at his rehearsals for the Finnish opera Kaarmeen hetki (Hour of the Serpent), which opens on September 15.

"He is not yet singing in rehearsals, but thinks he will be able to perform at the world premiere," Finnish National Opera spokeswoman Heidi Almi told Reuters.

The squirrel died in the accident."

This story works out great in so many ways. The squirrel accomplished his mission, which was apparently to defend his turf against the mind numbing effects of the opera, and the opera biker dude took the squirrel out, all the while enriching the local medical economy with a quick visit to the hospital. But, the show much go on, and with the succsesful killing of a squirell under its belt, I do believe this show may become a succes.

In other news, Palm boy has been assulted by a merciless barage of paperwork, deadlines, and weekly meetings. In view of these startling developments, the leadership of When Squirrels Attack is changing into much more capable hands. Introducing Joyzey, your new fearless leader. I shall now take the spot as cheif cheerleader and occasional poster, and continue a public war on squirrels.

posted by RobertDWood @ 5:33 PM