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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around humorous observations related to a device designed to deter squirrels from bird feeders, specifically a product called Twirl a Squirrel. Participants share their amusement and engage in light-hearted banter about the concept of a catapult for squirrels.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants find the concept of the squirrel deterrent amusing and share laughter about it.
  • One participant notes that the device could be improved by adding sidewalls to prevent squirrels from falling off before reaching a certain speed.
  • There is a playful debate about whether a catapult should actually launch cats, with one participant humorously suggesting the name "squirrelapult" instead.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the humor of the situation, but there is a playful disagreement regarding the naming and purpose of a catapult related to squirrels.

Contextual Notes

No technical specifications or detailed analysis of the device's effectiveness are provided, and the discussion remains light-hearted without delving into serious critiques.

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Readers interested in humorous takes on animal behavior and creative solutions for common problems may find this discussion entertaining.

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Too funny...:smile: :smile: :smile:

 
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Tsu said:
Too funny...:smile: :smile: :smile:



:smile: That is funneeee

Squirrels can be almost impossible to keep out of bird feeders. Then someone came up with Twirl a Squirrel. It has a built in weight sensor and a battery operated motor that starts the feeder spinning when Mr. Muncher hops on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLiasdJeoo&mode=related&search=
 
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Tsu said:
Too funny...:smile: :smile: :smile:



But Tsu should a catapult not fire cats?

Garth
 
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That's hilarious. It looks like their only mistake was in not putting some sidewalls on the platform to keep the squirrel from falling off before reaching escape velocity. :biggrin:
 
Garth said:
But Tsu should a catapult not fire cats?

Garth

Good point. But then, I was not given the task of naming their device. If I had, I surly would have called it a squirrelapult. :biggrin:
 

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