Why Do Goats Faint?

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The discussion revolves around the humorous phenomenon of goats fainting when startled. Participants share their experiences and reactions to this behavior, focusing on the entertainment value and the lightheartedness of scaring goats. The conversation includes personal anecdotes and playful banter, with no serious exploration of the underlying reasons for the goats' fainting.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find scaring goats to be a hilarious activity, describing it as a source of endless entertainment.
  • Others express that scaring goats is not funny, suggesting a divide in opinions on the appropriateness of the behavior.
  • There are playful exchanges about the nature of humor and the appropriateness of sharing certain jokes, particularly among mentors.
  • Participants share their reactions to the goats fainting, with descriptions of the goats falling over and the physical comedy involved.
  • Some comments reflect on the idea of "visible" versus "real" scars, introducing a humorous philosophical angle to the discussion.
  • Several participants engage in lighthearted teasing and banter, contributing to a jovial atmosphere.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on whether scaring goats is funny, with some enjoying the activity and others finding it inappropriate. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the humor and ethics of the practice.

Contextual Notes

The conversation does not delve into the biological or psychological reasons behind the goats' fainting behavior, focusing instead on personal anecdotes and humor.

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Readers interested in lighthearted discussions about animal behavior, humor in everyday life, or community banter may find this thread engaging.

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http://www.videotiger.com/goatsvideo.shtml

i found this to be hilarious.
 
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I've talked about these guys before. You want to talk about entertainment. Scaring goats is the most fun you can have with them with your clothes on.
Scare them, they faint, they get up you scare them they faint they get up you scare them...god all day long and I laughed all day long
 
:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:
 
they're so CUTE!
 
Scaring goats isn't funny.
 
oh, they are fine afterwards no scars
 
tribdog said:
I've talked about these guys before. You want to talk about entertainment. Scaring goats is the most fun you can have with them with your clothes on.

No i think that beats the things that can be done with your clothes off.

Scare them, they faint, they get up you scare them they faint they get up you scare them...god all day long and I laughed all day long

I have to go do this. Screw cow-tipping. Its all about goat-fainting.
 
tribdog said:
oh, they are fine afterwards no scars
No "visible" scars. :cry:
 
Evo said:
No "visible" scars. :cry:


So no real scars. Its only real if I can touch it. Like tachyons. So real.
 
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My parents used to scare me all the time and it ddidn't do any ddamage.
 
  • #11
Gosh darn it, I was going to say something really funny, but it wouldn't be appropriate for a mentor to say, someone would get their shorts in a knot, so I can't say it. :frown:
 
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Evo said:
Gosh darn it, I was going to say something really funny, but it wouldn't be appropriate for a mentor to say, someone would get their shorts in a knot, so I can't say it. :frown:

Just PM those of us who you know won't get offended, like me and trib.
 
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franznietzsche said:
Just PM those of us who you know won't get offended, like me and trib.
You'd just blackmail me.
 
  • #14
Evo said:
You'd just blackmail me.

No, not you. Moonbear or MIH, definitely. Besides, blackmail a supermentor? That sound like PF suicide to me.
 
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PM it to me, Evo! Please please please please? I have a GRATE sense of humor, and I promise I won't be offended or blackmail you or anything. I swear it, on my cable internet (now THAT'S an oath!).

o:) o:) o:) o:) o:) o:) :wink: :cool:
 
  • #16
Now with everyone's expectations so high, I'm afraid that you'll be let down. :frown:

I will go to my grave with it.
 
  • #17
Evo said:
Now with everyone's expectations so high, I'm afraid that you'll be let down. :frown:
I will go to my grave with it.


Fie on you and your womanly reasoning. That line has to be scripted in the book of "ways to get out of saying what's on your mind"
 
  • #18
franznietzsche said:
Fie on you and your womanly reasoning. That line has to be scripted in the book of "ways to get out of saying what's on your mind"
Truth is, I don't really remember what I was going to say anymore. :redface:
 
  • #19
tease... limit
 
  • #20
Evo said:
Truth is, I don't really remember what I was going to say anymore. :redface:

And that's the next line out of the book. Fie, you are all the same.
 
  • #21
Indeed. Fie!
 
  • #22
Fie on you all!
 
  • #23
Everyone in my suite just had another great laugh at the goat video. Funny, funny stuff.
 
  • #24
Fie? Fie? wht the heck isssssssssssss{faints}
 
  • #25
Evo said:
I will go to my grave with it.
Don't you mean to your Tibetan buzzard buffet?
 
  • #26
Danger said:
Don't you mean to your Tibetan buzzard buffet?
I don't think I'll be lucky enough to get eaten by buzzards. :cry:
 
  • #27
how about tribdogs?
 
  • #28
Evo said:
I don't think I'll be lucky enough to get eaten by buzzards. :cry:
Now that you've worn out my doggie suit, I believe I have something around here with feathers on it...
 
  • #29
lol

im still laughing

they fall on there backs with legs straight up
laajhadwqhidhs ghaha
 
  • #30
tribdog said:
how about tribdogs?
Yep, he's not lucky enough to be eaten by tribdogs either.
 

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