Not to make light of the ecological issues involved, but I was drawn to this article on the Great Hamster of Alsace by the phrase "wild hamsters," which is highly amusing to anyone whose only experience is with their wheel-running relatives.
Clearly the reporter had the same American childhood associations, given the opening line of the article: "France was punished on Thursday for not taking proper care of its hamsters."
Har har har.
I saw that too! I think you were probably also drawn in by the photograph of the super adorable hamster, with his tiny hands and face.
ReplyDeleteI was super amused by the picture of the hamster standing in what appears to be a colander. And like you, Teague, I was entertained by the opening line. Clearly, a chance to mock the French safely.
ReplyDeleteThe hamsters are admittedly adorable, Risa. Hannah, I also noted the hamster in the colander at the breeding center. Apparently the holes are sized just right so that the Great hamsters remain, while the not-so-Great hamsters fall back into the hamster vat.
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