NYC Squirrels Are Nuts
Remember last week when we were giving love letters to strangers (of course you do, you probably signed up for one… they’re getting mailed next week). I was going back through the footage and I noticed something odd, something strange, something quite frankly, a bit gross, that I hadn’t even seen the first time around. Here, have a look. See if you can spot it.
Turns out people aren’t the only things looking for love on the streets of NY. Icky. Truth be told, this is kind of my worst nightmare.
November 25th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
In my city downtown the squirrels are sort of like that. I never had one run across my lap, but I there have been times where I will sit at the park and feed them. They are so used to people that they will take the peanut or popcorn kernel or whatever food you offer them right out of your hand. I do watch how I let them grab it because I do not want them to accidentally bite my finger or something.
I also find in relaxing to feed the geese and peacocks/peahens at one of our local cemetaries. After a visit to my late father’s grave I always enjoy taking a cheap loaf of bread along with me and sitting by the lake and feeding them.
November 25th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
That’s insane. I would freak out if that happened to me.
November 25th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I almost got a pigeon in the face the other day while riding my bike, almost.
Also, boston common squirrels will take a potato chip from your hand if you stay still. I was wearing bike gloves, on purpose.
November 26th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Actually made my day. Big squirrel fan. Plus I like the way Americans pronounce “Squirrel” you all say “skwurl” Not right but cute non-the-less.
Do I win a prize?
November 26th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Squirrels freak me out. The first time I said “Shit” in front of my parents was when I was 10 and my dad was trying to get one to come in the house. He had the backdoor open and was making a little trail of peanuts for the squirrel to follow. The squirrel made it all the way to the door and I yelled, “Oh Shit!” What did they expect though? And YES, my dad is a dumbass!
November 26th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I would love that….squirrels are so cute. Actually my cat kinda looks like a squirrel so maybe its favouritism on my part…
February 11th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Aww…I think there’s something special, even magical or mystical, about people whom wild animals can trust, approach, nuzzle, and even climb upon. I think such people are blessed.
Exception: if a rat, spider, scorpion, or snake crawled upon you. To those animals I say yucch!