Seagulls at the 'G'

[Running Dog]

Only ground in the world I can think of where this is an issue.

And for me, it greatly ruins the spectacle.

I reckon it's a bit of an 'issue' at some cricket grounds- especially if you're the bird!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkRhTKQBC88

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-ZimSVYWmVac/stop_that_pigeon_bird_taken_out_by_cricket_ball/


But, yes, from a fans' perspective I don't care to be distracted by birds.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

I think this thread needs to be merged with the "how many possessions would Greg Williams get" thread

 

[Sydney Bloods]

I do not see the problem..

It's a nice reminder that we humans can't control everything despite how very hard we try -

I agree with your first point it's a non issue, but we could quite easily control this many options cull them, set eagles loose on them, Set off a couple off DEW's before the game.

We can control this just like we can control 90% of animal problems this only demonstrates what happens when 70% of people don't care enough to use a real solution.

I don't care about The gulls I will when I cost a team a goal then see The up roar particular if the game is decided by a goal or less.

 

[Off The Couch]

Personally I have massive respect for the pigeon at subi oval - lets nothing get in the way of a good feed in the centre circle - not even the players. Never seen anything like it.

 

[Andrew Mc]

First world problem...

 

[Jordie_tackles]

First world problem...

Was pretty crap at last nights twilight game, i think it was because the game is later they normally rock up around 5 or so to pick up scraps but that game was only just in the 3rd quarter or so......

They were landing everywhere ect, all over the ground when the press was on

 

[Quivorir]

Personally I have massive respect for the pigeon at subi oval - lets nothing get in the way of a good feed in the centre circle - not even the players. Never seen anything like it.

Same. Has no fear, amazing creature. Needs to be captured and cloned for future wars.

 

[Pie eyed]

Personally I have massive respect for the pigeon at subi oval - lets nothing get in the way of a good feed in the centre circle - not even the players. Never seen anything like it.

I keep waiting for ti to get a stat.

 

[Smokeyr67]

Hot chips & bi carb soda end of problem. Kaboom.

Or spike the chips with aspro clear, same result.

 

[Thrawn]

I hope anyone who suggests awfully cruel ways (ie. bi carb soda) to deal with the problem, get some kind of horrible affliction themselves that will be just as painful for them.

Stupid idiots.

Besides, it's just an urban myth that it makes them explode. Seagulls are a protected species anyway, if I saw anyone feeding them bicarbonate soda, doing evil stupid shit like that, I'll be more than happy to report their arses to the relevant authorities (as well as give them a bit of a spray). **** these cruel turdmuchers, animal cruelty isn't cool.

 

[Smokeyr67]

I hope anyone who suggests awfully cruel ways (ie. bi carb soda) to deal with the problem, get some kind of horrible affliction themselves that will be just as painful for them.

Stupid idiots.

Besides, it's just an urban myth that it makes them explode. Seagulls are a protected species anyway, if I saw anyone feeding them bicarbonate soda, doing evil stupid shit like that, I'll be more than happy to report their arses to the relevant authorities (as well as give them a bit of a spray). **** these cruel turdmuchers, animal cruelty isn't cool.

Did the bad man steal your sense of humour?

 

[Thrawn]

Did the bad man steal your sense of humour?

I don't find cruelty to animals funny in the slightest.

Perhaps you should work on your sense of humour instead?

 

[Smokeyr67]

I don't find cruelty to animals funny in the slightest.

Perhaps you should work on your sense of humour instead?

Nah, my sense of humours fine, I even laugh when I'm called a "turdmuncher".

Now off you go and look after your animal - go and stroke the monkey.

 

[Marlowe]

If the game was any good, people wouldn't pay attention to the birds.

Very true. There was a brief five minutes during the last quarter where I was happier watching a massive pack of 'gulls fly under the lights. It was a beautiful spectacle, actually.

 

[starchamber]

Seagulls should be no problem at the MCG. They very Rich in Iron and can be served as replacement to the Meat Pies at the footy. I believe it is in the best interest for the AFL to hire a large net to catch them and then a great cook similiar to Jamie Oliver to roast them up and serve it with chips at the footy.

 

[Dan]

Being shat on isn't pleasant :/

 

[r_boy]

I don't find cruelty to animals funny in the slightest.

Perhaps you should work on your sense of humour instead?

PETA is calling you

 

[Jakeeboy]

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I wonder what happens if they get hit by an AFL ball?

Fowl ball!

 

[Thrawn]

PETA is calling you

I don't have to be a PETA member to lecture idiots. Yeah, saying not to be cruel certainly does make me a crazed PETA fanatic. Forgive me for giving a shit.

I'm sure you find having something's stomach explode funny, but I think it's sick.

 

[Smokeyr67]

I don't have to be a PETA member to lecture idiots.

I'm sure you find having something's stomach explode funny, but I think it's sick.

It's actually the crop thats supposed to explode, but those of us with a sense of humour know that it's an urban legend, and find the idea of idiots believing that a bird cant expel gas and therefore explode from a fizzy drink is bloody funny!

 

[Thrawn]

It's actually the crop thats supposed to explode, but those of us with a sense of humour know that it's an urban legend, and find the idea of idiots believing that a bird cant expel gas and therefore explode from a fizzy drink is bloody funny!

There's no humour in suggesting to kill a bird by having its insides explode. I don't believe that joke had anything to do with people believing in that myth or not, but the fact that you may find such a method comical and/or creative. That seems to be the case for most who come up with absurdly cruel ways of getting rid of an animal. I don't give a damn if you call me a PETA activist, a hippie or whatever - there's many stuff I'll laugh about and tolerate, but I draw the line at cruelty to defenceless animals.

I apologise being so hard-lined against something I truly despise. Seems the classical defence for defending pointless animal cruelty is "hurr hurr PETA mumber hurrr" these days.

 

[Smokeyr67]

There's no humour in suggesting to kill a bird by having its insides explode. I don't believe that joke had anything to do with people believing in that myth or not, but the fact that you may find such a method comical and/or creative. That seems to be the case for most who come up with absurdly cruel ways of getting rid of an animal. I don't give a damn if you call me a PETA activist, a hippie or whatever - there's many stuff I'll laugh about and tolerate, but I draw the line at cruelty to defenceless animals.

I apologise being so hard-lined against something I truly despise. Seems the classical defence for defending pointless animal cruelty is "hurr hurr PETA mumber hurrr" these days.

Thats cool maam, I apologise for my humour, eating babies and staging kitten fights for u tube cash.

Seriously, your not a PETA member, or a commo pinko greeny lefty, your just a humourless soul.

 

[criticize]

I hope anyone who suggests awfully cruel ways (ie. bi carb soda) to deal with the problem, get some kind of horrible affliction themselves that will be just as painful for them.

Stupid idiots.

my head just exploded from so much hypocrisy.

 

[Spluff]

my head just exploded from so much hypocrisy.

Wow, you're really not a bright one are you.

 

[billyboutsis]

There's no humour in suggesting to kill a bird by having its insides explode. I don't believe that joke had anything to do with people believing in that myth or not, but the fact that you may find such a method comical and/or creative. That seems to be the case for most who come up with absurdly cruel ways of getting rid of an animal. I don't give a damn if you call me a PETA activist, a hippie or whatever - there's many stuff I'll laugh about and tolerate, but I draw the line at cruelty to defenceless animals.

I apologise being so hard-lined against something I truly despise. Seems the classical defence for defending pointless animal cruelty is "hurr hurr PETA mumber hurrr" these days.

Have some warm milk and cookies and chill out mate.