The woman stumbled across this supposedly humourous photo and was appalled, as am I. We fail to see the mirth to be derived from a large, young, male human riding a small donkey and wielding a broom.
This sort of thing plays to the notion that donkeys are inherently funny, deserve to be ridiculed and can be used and abused at will because, well, because we are only donkeys. The public buys into it because most have never met an actual donkey. They can't be expected to do otherwise until images like this are considered to be a testament to the gruelling and often short life led by many working donkeys - not some sort of clever joke.
The link to this image can be found here:
http://pictureisunrelated.memebase.com/2011/01/22/wtf-photos-videos-modern-day-don-quixote/
Please note that there is an option at the top of the photo to vote on whether or not your find the offering amusing. The Woman has already voted a resounding "no" on my behalf. If you feel as I do, please join me in letting them know what you think by using the"thumbs down" option - unfortunately there is no "hoofs down" choice.
I know this would have been better delivered from a soap box but Herself says soap boxes no longer exist. Pity.
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Looks like anyone can give this picture a Thumbs Down but you can also post a Comment saying, in no uncertain terms, exactly why you disapprove, but apparently only if you are a member of Cheezberger. There's a box at the top of the page if you care to join for this purpose.
I'm sorry....I can't even make myself go to look... but you know my choice even if the human ass never will. As usual.... wish I knew who he is and how I wish I had a gun. I'll make myself crazy wishing...then, I'll go scream into a pillow.
Oh dear. I'm not sure I can look either, but maybe I will force myself to so I can vote. Someone should take the broom and smack the rider up side his ignorant head. :/
Gazelle, that you for that. I encourage everyone to vote early and often.
Vee, I know. If you want to avoid the photo, just click on the link and click on the thumbs down icon at the top. Don't scroll down.
Billie, you made me chuckle with that image! I would love to be a witness when that large lad gets a good wallop on his cranium. And then we'll make him untie that rope from around the donkey's nose...
Don't want to witness the photo but will go vote Sheaffer.
It is a testament to the patience, generosity and forgiving nature of equines, specifically donkeys, that they endure such behavior from humans.
Billie- you're our hero! Ma would also like to smack that bozo off the donkey.
Sheaffer- Ma keeps telling us that Spring is on its way. Today it is so cold that we refused to go for a walk, but insisted we be taken for a drive in the country. Ma is threatening to make us wear boots to keep our feet warm -would you like her to ship some to you?
Well, of course I looked. I commented and voted thumbs down.
And I can totally see myself snatching the broom and smacking the head. That donkey is so small-boned!
I do not know what to make of people and what they do to animals.
Calm, Forward, Straight, we donkeys are durable souls and a good thing too. That donkey, which I think may be a lady donkey from her petite build and refined face, is about Jack's size. Her legs look like she is struggling to deal with the dead weight on her back.
dogma, Billie is my hero, too. I hope she can find her way to this lazy young human male and deliver a good thrashing. I would love donkey boots! Something stylish with paisley or tartan trim, perhaps? I would also love to be driven in the human conveyance but all they offer is the metal box. The woman says the device called a seat belt wouldn't span my midriff but of course she prevaricates.
Billie, bad enough that donkeys must endure this treatment but it is beyond me why an apparently large entity of cheezburgers (who are they anyway?) would find this so amusing as to publish it in a humour collection. That man astride a miniature horse, hauling on said horse's nose with a tight rope, would elicit howls of outrage from horse lovers everywhere but a donkey...well, donkeys are always comical apparently. Changing that view would seem to be nearly impossible.
Hay Sheaffer - well that poor donkey - mom is outraged - wants to go find him and bring him home - can't wait!
Went for a nice walk in the neighborhood - ate some grass - yep someone has grass - sure was tasty but she wouldn't let me have more than a couple of mouthfuls - so unfair.
Take care my fren,
Buddy, be sure to push the thumbs down button as often as you can. I think that donkey would be very happy living with you. Grass you say? I have a faint recollection of something green and delicious but it's very,very dim...
My Comment is still "awaiting moderation". Can't imagine why. I was actually quite restrained in my choice of words as compared to what I was thinking. Maybe they're just slow to post.
Billie, is yours still awaiting as well ?
Sheaffer, do I recognize your style in the comment that starts with "yeesh" ?
Cool, we've all passed moderation and our comments have now been posted. Negative comment count finally equals the ignorant kind.
Maybe some of those people will take advantage of this learning opportunity and become better people for it. We can only hope.
Gazelle, I couldn't restrain the Woman and had to let her post in her own peculiar vernacular. It does echo exactly what I feel, however, and will hopefully be allowed by the "cheezburgers". That donkey looks so much like a grey version of Annabelle at the sanctuary - very fine-boned and dainty. What a travesty to think this sort of behaviour is lauded on the internet.
I would not like to smack that oaf with the broom, I would like to aim for insertion where the sun don't shine.
Fool!
Sheaffer and ALL = please go to the link below - its a happy donkey story. I sent it to you in an email and I see now I can cut and paste it here.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1350017/Eeyore-54-worlds-oldest-donkey.html
your fren,
Dougie, I puzzled over your words until the woman explained exactly what you meant - she also noted that he would need a proctologist to remove the item. Once she explained what a proctologist is, I realized you have come up with a brilliant plan. If nothing else, it would prevent the idiot from leaping onto small donkey's back. It would also prevent him from doing rather a lot of things for rather a long time, if my limited understanding is correct...and perhaps that could give him time to think over his actions.
Buddy, thank you for giving us the opportunity to watch the film link. What a happy story!
Sheaffer, sorry for using a UK-based saying that obviously hasn't crossed the pond. I could've been much clearer; but I get into terrible trouble for using the bad words that Dennis learned on the racecourse!
Buddy - thanks for the nice story. Hopefully our friend Jack will do as well as this is his warm bubble - I'm glad to hear he is doing well.
Dougie, there is no such thing as bad words when dealing with oafs and poltroons. I quite like the saying you used - it is also in usage here and is more than apt for the donkey riding savage.
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