The night of the screaming bunnies

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a personal experience involving wild baby rabbits and the reactions of the participants to the events surrounding their encounter with cats and the ensuing chaos. The scope includes emotional responses, humor, and reflections on the nature of rabbits, blending personal anecdotes with cultural references.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the distressing sounds of baby bunnies being hunted by cats, noting the emotional toll it took on them and their cat, Tsunami.
  • Another participant expresses strong emotional distress over the situation, emphasizing the cuteness of baby bunnies.
  • A participant humorously claims their pet, Zooby, is a "bunny killer," contributing to the light-hearted tone of the discussion.
  • There are references to the idea that the bunnies might be "evil," with one participant jokingly asserting this to alleviate their own discomfort.
  • Another participant shares a personal connection to rabbits, having kept one as a pet, which adds a layer of empathy to the conversation.
  • Cultural references to Monty Python are made, suggesting a view of rabbits as malicious creatures, which some participants engage with humorously.
  • One participant expresses a dramatic reaction, referring to the events as a "DREADFUL Bunny Holocaust," indicating a strong emotional response to the situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of humor and distress regarding the situation with the bunnies. While some find the events amusing or absurd, others are genuinely upset, indicating a lack of consensus on the emotional interpretation of the scenario.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying emotional responses to a shared experience, with some participants drawing on humor and cultural references, while others focus on the distressing nature of the event. The term "Bunny Holocaust" introduces a controversial and sensitive comparison that may not be universally accepted.

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Readers interested in animal behavior, personal anecdotes about pets, or discussions that blend humor with emotional reactions may find this thread engaging.

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Since we live in the backwoods of Oregon, spring usually brings many wild baby rabbits around our house. The other night it seems that our cats found a nest. For hours Tsunami and I listened to one screaming little bunny after another. There is no stopping it...after such a find that cats are not about to come in the house. After five or six bunnies one almost can't help but laugh; you know, a nervous kind of laugh. It was a long night. Tsunami just kept sinking lower, and lower, and lower in her chair...

They sound just like a child's squeeky toy.
 
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Ivan, that's HORRIBLE!:frown:

Baby bunnies are so CUTE. Now you got me all upset. :frown:
 
It turns out that our little Zooby is quite the bunny killer!
 
Originally posted by Evo
Now you got me all upset. :frown:

You should have seen Tsunami! All that we could do was to sit and [try not to] listen.
 
I can't work now.
 
Gosh, don't take it so hard Evo. We still have plenty of bunnies around here. Besides, I happen to know that those particular bunnies were evil!

Evil, evil bunnies!
 
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
Evil, evil bunnies!
Ok, I feel better now.
 
wow...just...wow, poor little rabbits. I used to have one as a pet
 
If Monthy Python taught us anything, it is that bunnies are twisted, malicious creatures that have to be dealt with as harshly as possible...
 
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and they have sharp gnashing teeth.

*makes sharp teeth motion with fingers*
 
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ivan, only in oregon can you tell such a story...
 
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I'm still trying to get over it. It was just a DREADFUL Bunny Holocaust!
 

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