Excuse me, I’m with birdhouse store security. One of our operatives observed you on the surveillance camera. I’m going to need to ask you to empty your pock–OH FOR PETE’S SAKE!
I don’t think we can put that back in inventory, Murray C.
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Now I want cheek pouches in the worst way. So handy for snacking between meals!
Re. Gur. Gi. Tation. you’re making me, urp…
Cheeky little devil. Lol.
Cute! Don’t you wish you had cheek pouches like that to store snacks, to be enjoyed when the boss is not looking? 😀
Evolution seems not to have worked out a good solution here. If you find a lot of food you can stuff it into those handy-dandy cheek pouches , but if a predator comes along you have to unpack before you can make a getaway. Poor scared little chipmunk!
Is that what’s happening? I couldn’t figure out why he was ditching all the loot, I was concerned something was wrong with him. I do feel bad that he was scared, but I feel better knowing that he’s not sick.
That what he gets for living the Chip life. Take ur seeds take ur chances.
Is anyone else having a Mr Creosote flashback? Because it looks as though the chipmunk couldn’t resist the after-dinner mint…
“Eet’s whah-fahr theen!”
Someone needs to show this guy that video of the guy in the safe.
Greed doesn’t always pay
There’s always a scene in any good cop show where the hero tells a perp to “spill it”. This is probably not what they mean.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about. These seeds are untouched. I’ve never seen them before. They were like that before I got here. Look over there!”
SMOKE BOMB!!!
Squirrel!
Gives a whole new meaning to restitution after a crime.
Wow, that was a quick turn-around, NTM. I’ve been so busy with the Squeakness Stakes I was really caught out by this!
Bwahahaha! And funny how he had to use his hands to help unpack his cheek-pouches.
Al Vinnn! Get home this minute! (Say in loud mother voice.)
Yes, Dave?
Technically, “bird feeder store security” might have been more accurate. A bird house is a place for them to nest. I had no idea a chipmunk would empty his cheek pouches before fleeing! I’d have figured they could run just as well fully loaded. More to the point, I’d have thought they’d have a larger chance of getting killed if they paused to unload before fleeing (it took several seconds) than if they bolted as soon as they detected danger. Lastly, that must have been some jump from the feeder to the ground. I know light animals have a slower terminal velocity and thus can fall farther relative to their body size without damage, and a lawn is a soft place to land, but still, that was a long drop. I guess he wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t safe, though.
Also, SO many inside jokes I don’t get. I feel more out of the pop-culture loop than usual. Mr. Creosote? Smoke bomb? Yes, Dave?
Hi George – I can fill in a few of the pop cultural references:
Mr. Creosote – a character from the movie “Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life” who ate and ate until…well, it wasn’t good
Smoke Bomb: don’t know that one
Dave: The human manager of Alvin (‘Al-vinn!’) and the Chipmunks
Have a great weekend!
Thanks, Smartypants – you ARE smart!? Like George I am very much behind the times on many of the cultural references here but am afraid to ask as often as I might – it would get boring. But it’s nice to be filled in occasionally. I knew about the Monty Python event in question but didn’t know the character’s name (never actually saw that movie). Knew who Dave was, tho’!!! Smoke Bomb remains a mystery.
Old adage: Don’t assume you’re the only one who doesn’t know. Raising your hand and asking a question always helps someone else who won’t ask. And: I enjoy the explanations even if I know the reference. Ask away!
You’re very welcome – happy to use my Super-Nerd powers for good! 😀
The smoke bomb reference isn’t anything specific, I think. It’s something various characters do after distracting their opponent to make an escape. My favorite smoke bomber is Darkwing Duck. Ninjas are also known to use smoke bombs to make their escape (at least in the movies they do).
Ah, so it’s a tactical diversion, very good, I think I’ve got it. ( By, George, she’s got it!)
Thank you. I had meant to clarify that earlier. 🙂
Aha – thank you Jendeyan!