Where do penguins go when they die?

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The discussion revolves around the humorous and speculative question of where penguins go when they die, exploring various whimsical and satirical responses. The conversation includes elements of humor, cultural references, and playful banter, rather than serious scientific inquiry.

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  • One participant humorously suggests that penguins are ritualistic and bury their dead, followed by a playful song.
  • Several participants express offense at the initial post, questioning its appropriateness and intent.
  • Multiple responses reference "Bakersfield" as a punchline or inside joke, with some participants expressing confusion about its meaning.
  • Another participant humorously claims that good penguins are reborn as tropical birds, while bad ones become worms.
  • There are playful exchanges about the temperature in Bakersfield and Fresno, with some participants joking about penguins moving there due to misconceptions about snow.
  • One participant shares a link to an image of a leopard seal, possibly as a humorous reference to penguin predation.

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Participants generally do not agree on the appropriateness of the original post, with multiple expressions of offense. The discussion remains playful and light-hearted, with no consensus on the meaning of "Bakersfield" or the nature of penguins' fate.

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The discussion is characterized by humor and satire, with no serious scientific claims or conclusions being drawn. The references to locations and the nature of penguins are presented in a joking manner, reflecting a playful tone rather than factual discourse.

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Did you ever wonder why there are no dead penguins on the ice in Antarctica ?

Where do they go?

Wonder no more ! ! !
It is a known fact that the penguin is a very ritualistic bird which lives an extremely ordered and complex life.
The penguin is very committed to its family and will mate for life, as well as maintaining a form of compassionate contact with its offspring throughout its life. If a penguin is found dead on the ice surface, other members of the family and social circle have been known to dig holes in the ice, using their vestigial wings and beaks, until the hole is deep enough for the dead bird to be rolled into and buried.

The male penguins then gather in a circle around the fresh grave and sing:

"Freeze a jolly good fellow"
"Freeze a jolly good fellow."

Then they kick him in the ice hole.

Edit: anyone know who wrote this?
 
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I find this offensive.
 
Pengwuino said:
I find this offensive.

Is he describing the future?
 
Pengwuino said:
I find this offensive.
i find this defensive
 
Pengwuino said:
I find this offensive.
Peng,

Fan club, uh ?

Rhody...
 
[PLAIN]http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/1/22/8abca5f7-6504-4737-aa81-cb783b99a37b.jpg
 
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So that's why the ice is splitting off the continent. They need to learn to manage their grave sites.
 
In my stomach.
 
Where do penguins go when they die?

Bakersfield.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Where do penguins go when they die?

Bakersfield.

:smile: :smile: :smile:
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Where do penguins go when they die?

Bakersfield.
No, Bakersfield, California is where my Dad went to Marine Boot Camp in the 50's and they had no stinking penguins DEAD or alive there. If Bakersfield is an inside joke, I don't get it.

Rhody...
 
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Righht here>>>>>[PLAIN]http://www.trappedbymonsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/LeopardSeal.jpg
 
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Pengwuino said:
:smile: :smile: :smile:

rhody said:
If Bakersfield is an inside joke, I don't get it.

Rhody...

Note for whom the heads roll.

Also, it is my belief that all pengwuinos are evil. And as I'm sure your dad would agree, the average temperature in Bakersfield is about 140 degrees F, so it would make sense in a biblical sort of way.
 
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rhody said:
No, Bakersfield, California is where my Dad went to Marine Boot Camp in the 50's and they had no stinking penguins DEAD or alive there. If Bakersfield is an inside joke, I don't get it.

Rhody...

Bakersfield IS the joke.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Note for whom the heads roll.

Also, it is my belief that all pengwuinos are evil. And as I'm sure your dad would agree, the average temperature in Bakersfield is about 140 degrees F, so it would make sense in a biblical sort of way.
Ah, I see obewon inhospitable environment, pretty much sealing the penguins fate, no water, too much heat, and flippers up. Got it. So why not go after the OP, Pengy bird ?

Rhody... :devil:
 
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Good penguins are reborn as tropical birds, bad penguins as worms.
 
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MODS. Shut this hate-filled thread down.
 
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Chi Meson said:
Righht here>>>>>[PLAIN]http://www.trappedbymonsters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/LeopardSeal.jpg[/QUOTE]

Is that a smile?
 
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Penguins are constantly prepared for death. Who else wears a tux 24/7 in the Underworld?
 
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Pengwuino said:
Bakersfield IS the joke.

The joke's on me! I meant to say Fresno, but I inadvertantly defaulted to the age-old and well-deserved tradition of dissing Bakersfield.
 
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ivan seeking said:
the joke's on me! I meant to say fresno, but i inadvertantly defaulted to the age-old and well-deserved tradition of dissing bakersfield.

muahahaha i win
 
  • #22
Penguins move to Fresno every time. They confuse with the name thinking there is snow.
 
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DoggerDan said:
Is that a smile?

Its a burp.
 
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Pengwuino said:
muahahaha i win

Not so fast my fine flippered friend. Be it Fresno or Bakersfield, the average temp is still about 140 F.
 

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