Can Giant Rabbits Solve North Korea's Food Crisis and Deforestation Problem?

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The thread discusses the concept of using giant rabbits as a potential solution to North Korea's food crisis and deforestation issues. The conversation includes references to cultural perceptions of rabbits, humorous exchanges, and speculative ideas about the implications of raising such large animals.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants reference the size and characteristics of giant rabbits, questioning their feasibility as a food source.
  • There are humorous allusions to pop culture, such as "Night of the Lepus" and Monty Python, which highlight the absurdity of the situation.
  • One participant suggests that the cuteness of rabbits is deceptive, proposing that they may be more dangerous than perceived.
  • Another participant mentions the potential for giant rabbits to exacerbate food shortages due to their high food consumption.
  • Concerns are raised about the environmental impact of raising giant rabbits, particularly in relation to deforestation for wood products like chopsticks.
  • Links to external articles are shared, discussing the cultural significance and media portrayals of rabbits, as well as the practicalities of housing giant rabbits.

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The discussion features a mix of humorous commentary and serious speculation, with no clear consensus on the practicality or implications of using giant rabbits in North Korea. Participants express varied opinions on the nature of rabbits and their potential role in addressing food and environmental issues.

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Participants reference cultural beliefs and media portrayals of rabbits, indicating a broader societal context that influences their views. The discussion also touches on the logistical challenges of raising giant rabbits, including their dietary needs and housing requirements, without resolving these complexities.

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Readers interested in unconventional solutions to food production, cultural perceptions of animals, or humorous takes on serious issues may find this discussion engaging.

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Grower Jeff Smith, 63, said: "This is no ordinary rabbit. We are dealing with a monster.

"It is absolutely massive... We've been told to shoot on sight...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/4886272.stm
 
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One of the hitmen is only 17, bless his rabbit shooting socks.
 
Shoot the F**king rabbits!
 
That's no ordinary rabbit!
 
yet another good reason to give wolram his shotgun permit!
 
Does it have big gnashing teeth?
 
enigma said:
Does it have big gnashing teeth?

It gnaws no fear.
 
Oh man, It's Night of the Lepus come true!
 
Monty Python?
 
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Then did he raise on high the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, saying, "Bless this, O Lord, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy." And the people did rejoice and did feast upon the lambs and toads and tree-sloths and fruit-bats and orangutans and breakfast cereals ... Now did the Lord say, "First thou pullest the Holy Pin. Then thou must count to three. Three shall be the number of the counting and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither shalt thou count two, excepting that thou then proceedeth to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the number of the counting, be reached, then lobbest thou the Holy Hand Grenade in the direction of thine foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it."
 
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Tim: There he is!
King Arthur: Where?
Tim: There!
King Arthur: What? Behind the rabbit?
Tim: It *is* the rabbit!
King Arthur: You silly sod!
Tim: What?
King Arthur: You got us all worked up!
Tim: Well, thaaas no ordinary rabbit. That rabbits *dynamite*
King Arthur: Ohh.
Tim: That's the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on!
Sir Robin: You tit! I soiled my armor I was so scared!
Tim: Look, that rabbit's got a vicious streak a mile wide! It's a killer!
Sir Galahad: Get stuffed!
Tim: He'll do you up a treat, mate.
Sir Galahad: Oh, yeah?
Sir Robin: You mangy Scots git!
Tim: I'm warning you!
Sir Robin: What's he do? Nibble your bum?
Tim: He's got huge, sharp... er... He can leap about. Look at the bones!
King Arthur: Go on, Bors. Chop his head off!
Sir Bors: Right! Silly little bleeder. One rabbit stew comin' right up!

[there's a rabbit leaping through the air, a ruptured jugular and some corny sound effects: result one dead knight.]

People are such babies?shooting a rabbit? :rolleyes: whatever next?
 
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Get the Holy Hand gernade
*looks in bible for directions
 
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Gromit: ".....
.......
........
......."
Wallace: "That's no ordinary rabbit, Gromit."
Gromit".....!"
 
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dduardo said:
Then did he raise on high the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch, saying, "Bless this, O Lord, that with it thou mayst blow thine enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy." And the people did rejoice and did feast upon the lambs and toads and tree-sloths and fruit-bats and orangutans and breakfast cereals ... Now did the Lord say, "First thou pullest the Holy Pin. Then thou must count to three. Three shall be the number of the counting and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither shalt thou count two, excepting that thou then proceedeth to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the number of the counting, be reached, then lobbest thou the Holy Hand Grenade in the direction of thine foe, who, being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it."
I needed that this morning. Why can't we watch movies at work?
 
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Evo said:
Why can't we watch movies at work?
I can. :approve:
In fact, my boss brought a VCR in so I can watch my own instead of just what's on TV. :-p
 
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I bet it is a muntjac, either way they are both good eating :smile:
 
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Bunnies are more evil than anyone thinks. Cuteness is a ruse. This site will show you the proof-- sightings and clippings from current media, evidence lurking behind our culture, of the danger of the fuzzy.

...Once we noticed those two sightings, more began to pop up almost daily. "Vogue" Magazine, "Night of the Lepus," local newspapers, "Newsweek", Mike Peter's "Mother Goose and Grimm". . . all have tapped what seems a subconscious cultural belief in evil, psycohotic rabbits. And what so many people believe and will not admit must in some measure be true. . . This page is a shrine to this subconscious cultural belief and its many overt expressions. Below you may find an archive of photography and artwork, drama and movies, textual support, and, yes, even other websites, all revealing the heretofore hidden existence of the Doom Bunny and his minions, the Devilbunnies. [continued]
http://www.grendel.org/hunter/db/
 
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I'm sorry, did he say BIGGER THAN A DEER??

Would a rabbit even work after that much a size increase?
 
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North Korea Seeks Giant Rabbits for Meat Production to Alleviate Food Shortage

Karl Szmolinsky has been given a contract by North Korea to supply giant rabbits to help to boost meat production in the reclusive Communist country, which is suffering severe food shortages. The only problem is that such huge rabbits consume vast quantities of food themselves as they grow. [continued]
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,243221,00.html

Another problem that N. Korea faces is deforestation. The demand for wood has soared due to the need for giant chopsticks.
 
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