Why Is There a Purple Squirrel at the School?

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The discussion centers around a purple squirrel, nicknamed Pete, that has become a notable presence at a school. Participants speculate on the cause of its unusual color, with theories ranging from paint or dye to other explanations. The conversation also touches on humorous interactions among forum members, including references to psychic abilities and pranks. Overall, the purple squirrel has sparked curiosity and light-hearted banter within the community.

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Since the squirrel, now nicknamed Pete, was first seen, it has become a regular fixture at the school but no one has been able to say whether the animal has fallen into purple paint, had a run-in with some purple dye, or whether there is another explanation...
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/3884420/Purple-squirrel-baffles-experts.html

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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/3884420/Purple-squirrel-baffles-experts.html
 
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that would make a great prank, so that's my theory.
 
Hmmm Ivan, spying on chat eh? Lol this little guy was the subject of our Christmas chat.
 
hypatia said:
Hmmm Ivan, spying on chat eh? Lol this little guy was the subject of our Christmas chat.

Not again! No spying; it was a story linked at Coast to Coast. :biggrin:

Then again, maybe I'm psychic.
 
I guess I would never have guessed you as the type to be a, psychic purple squirrel reader.:smile:
 
I bet Ivan is one-eyed and one-horned too.
 
Somehow this thread took an ugly turn...:rolleyes:

Btw, Hypatia, that is the best dressed chicken that I've ever seen. :biggrin:
 

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