First, in Mississippi, there’s the mascot change at the University of Mississippi.
Now, in Georgia, somebody wants to change the State Bird. Right now, the Brown Thrasher is the state bird. I learned that in Georgia History class back in the 8th grade. But, quite honestly, I don’t know if I’ve ever seen one.
There’s a fellow in Augusta who wants to change the state bird … to the chicken.
Now, sure, chickens account for $15-billion a year to the state’s economy. But, really, is the chicken the best representation for the state? Having grown up in Georgia, I have some ideas.
The mosquito
The house fly
The Sand Gnat
The buzzard
The Obama Bird
There may be better suggestions for the state bird of Georgia. Perhaps for other states, too.
I vote for state bird either the Georgian Fried Chicken or the Georgian Barbecue Chicken.
You should see the Alaskan Mosquito
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When I was in Alaska we would connect the nerves at the end of our hair with the mosquito and we would ride them all around. I met this hot native girl there she had like bluish skin it was a crazy summer I should write a movie about it.
Have you ever considered how many chicken feathers are harvested every year? – but even so – chicken feathers are limited by the number of chickens to produce them.
No so with dollars – no limit
therefore I propose we go on the chicken feather standard, as they are more sound than dollars and backed by tangible assets
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come to think of it there is something else the chicken produces in copious amounts. It actually helps pastures and gardens grow. It is in great abundance in D.C. and should be familiar to any member of the political class, or bureaucrats. If the economy continues as it has under this administration it could be considerably more valuable then the dollar.
sorry Basil but I like the people of Georgia and I would not want to insult them;you are on your own.
I should add that I have always held the Brown Trasher in high esteem
And I have fond memories of the Brown Thrasher.
Okay, okay I’m done.
Extra credit for the obama buzzard.
These mascot shenanigans and state animal business is for the birds.
Ok, ok, I apologize for the fowl joke.
I vote for Christina Lindley because that bird is HOT!!!!!
And indigenous to Georgia
Ben Franklin wanted the Turkey for the federal mascot……seems like that’s happeningmpe, Georgia needs to hop on board…..just saying.
I agree with the Sand Gnat. I’m still itching from them and I left Benning’s School for Boys a long time ago
It’s a well known fact, says Cliffy, that buzzards puke on their own feet in order to cool down. Kinda makes the buzzard choice more relevant.
Brown Thrashers are in the same family as the Mockingbird and the Catbird. They look like a thrush, but have no pretty song like a thrush. I see them every now and then in PA, usually near the edge of wooded areas.
Georgia could have chose a, ah, more interesting bird, but be glad you didn’t chose the House Sparrow. I hate those little butchers. They killed my Tree Swallows last year.
Pennsylvania’s state bird is the Ruffed Grouse. I have never seen a Ruffed Grouse. I have, however, heard stories of hunters losing their chance at a buck because a Ruffed Grouse spooked at the wrong moment. Pennsylvania should change their state bird to the Steeler seeing as how it has a better chance of winning the Super Bowl than the Eagle.
Maryland should change their state bird to the House Sparrow or the European Starling for they are the only birds that would be seen in Suburbia.
Virginia should change their state bird to the Overtaxed And Overladen African Swallow.
Wow, Basil!
You’ve been really busy today!
[Actually, not. That’s why I’ve had so much time to sit on the couch and think of stupid stuff to write. It’s a gift. – B]
Remember, Basi,l that it’s not stupid stuff if your teleprompter wrote it for you.
All of us are gifted in some way Basil, embrace it, caress it, make it yours. In a platonic, totally appropriate way, of course.
This is a disgrace! Although being from middle Georgia, the gnat and mosquito would be excellent ideas.
isn’t it illegal to kill the state bird? wouldn’t that kill the profit for ga. on wat it makes off chicken?