Time for the Halftime Show

February 5, 2017Not That Mike The Other Mike

And now, Cutetropolis pays tribute to American egg-ceptionalism with an extraordinary rendition of “America the Beautiful” by Jokgu the Chicken. Support the coops!

Andrew Y., Gigi the cat lady, and Elizabeth G. ran this one up the flagpole.

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Margaret February 5, 2017 / 12:21 pm

Eggcellent!
Amyliz February 5, 2017 / 12:22 pm

I took piano lessons as a kid; this chicken is a far more skilled pianist than I ever became!
- allein ? February 5, 2017 / 1:00 pm
  
  Me too!
  - BB/VA February 5, 2017 / 4:53 pm
    
    Ditto!
Madame X February 5, 2017 / 1:23 pm

I cannot… how the he…? how do you even…?

Totally flabbergasted!
- Amyliz February 5, 2017 / 1:40 pm
  
  I know! If a treat was dispensed each the chicken played the correct note, I might understand but this display of virtuosity has me astonished!
- Murray C. February 5, 2017 / 2:21 pm
  
  Well, they keys do light up, so she has an edge. Still, pretty good for a chicken – or a little kid. And she has an edgy sense of rhythm.
allein ? February 5, 2017 / 1:28 pm

FYI, Animal Planet has a Where Are They Now? with past players on right now (1-2:00 Eastern time).
- Faye February 5, 2017 / 1:51 pm
  
  I’m watching. Happy stories!
  - Murray C. February 5, 2017 / 2:48 pm
    
    Yes, aren’t they good! And the little terrier player this year missing a leg! Wow!
Faye February 5, 2017 / 1:53 pm

Patriotic Poultry!

Well done. Oops sorry. Not as in food. As in talent.
- Smartypants February 5, 2017 / 2:35 pm
  
  …and the piano is such a Rare Medium!
  - Murray C. February 5, 2017 / 2:49 pm
    
    ?HoHo! That’s a cheep shot!
Luv Bunny February 5, 2017 / 2:39 pm

???? ?? ? Bravo or is that, cluck, cluck
Laura February 5, 2017 / 2:41 pm

The puppy updates are total feel-good stories. Thanks, Animal Planet!

And in other happy news, there’s a short video on the Fiona updates of her taking her first wobbly steps!
- Smartypants February 5, 2017 / 3:34 pm
  
  Yay! I’ve taken the liberty of posting a link – I’m impressed that she could step over the plastic pipe on the floor, and work her way out of the corner:
  
  http://cincinnatizoo.org/blog/2017/01/25/premature-hippo-baby-updates/
  
  Go Fiona!
  - Murray C. February 5, 2017 / 5:21 pm
    
    That’s wonderful to see – she’s so wobbly but, hey, she should still be in the womb! I’m so pulling for her – as I’m sure all of us are.
    - Debg February 5, 2017 / 8:04 pm
      
      Dearest Fiona! You go, girl.
      - fkaWaldenPond February 5, 2017 / 8:33 pm
        
        Yes Fiona! as Debg says, You go girl! Keep on eating, stepping- tonnes of strength being sent to you now.
Faye February 5, 2017 / 3:02 pm

Big decisions of the day: taping puppy bowl,
Watching Star Trek marathon, super bowl halftime and commercials on YouTube tomorrow, napping with Millie instead of balancing check book and paying bill.
- Smartypants February 5, 2017 / 3:18 pm
  
  Gee, that’s a tough one…not!
Chase February 5, 2017 / 3:18 pm

Aw! Chickens are such sweet, smart birds!! ❤️
Claire February 5, 2017 / 4:03 pm

I’ve heard (no idea if it’s true) that if a chicken has a red dot on it, the others will peck it to death. This is a much better use of that red dot instinct.
Circe February 5, 2017 / 4:41 pm

I love how the orchestra waits for chickie to catch up.
Blakeney February 5, 2017 / 6:26 pm

Amazing. And probably way more entertaining than Gaga will be.
Smartypants February 5, 2017 / 6:37 pm

She’ll be performing with the renowned cheer team, ‘Poultry in Motion.’
- Murray C. February 5, 2017 / 9:28 pm
  
  Rim shot!