Njugle Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 So, the London whale is dead. Was it worth the £50,000 spent trying to return it to the open ocean, when it obviously had 'issues' that caused it to follow a river upstream to begin with? Less than 100 years ago there would have been a race to get a hook in it, to serve it up in the finest restaurant rich enough to buy it. Had it been anywhere but London, would so much fuss have been made? Why was £50,000 not spent on the East Voe dolphin (the carcass of which has now mysteriously vanished)? What about the protocol which dictates that wildlife viewing should not intervene? What about the "Natural Heritage" guidelines issued this year which dictate the procedures we should comply with whilst keeping AWAY from marine mammals? Whilst otters choose to board fishing vessels, in search of discarded fish, with crew in attendance. And all the while there are people within 50 miles of where i sit discreetly and conservatively sampling the delights of seal and neesik meat from time to time. What think ye? Aaarrr! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jz Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 It should have been left alone. It was probably going to die anyhow, and should have not been prodded, lifted and annoyed in the attempt to save it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trout Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 It should have been left alone. It was probably going to die anyhow, and should have not been prodded, lifted and annoyed in the attempt to save it. Typical eejits thinking they can save the world. Before the thing was half way up the thames in the first place, there was something wrong with it! Shoulda shot it between the eyes, and put it out it's misery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distortio Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 should have blown it up. has everyone seen that footage of the massive beached whale they decided to dispose of by packing it full of explosives? it was a complete success, and i see no reason to wait until it's dead before stuffing its blowhole full of semtex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Njugle Posted January 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yeah i saw that one! It was excellent. Public money well spent. Did a bit of it not land on a car or something? I forget, it was a while ago. To progress the train of thought, the whale could have been used for the ultimate in friendly fire target practice, all they needed to do was tell the yanks to leave it alone.....aabbbaaabboooom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distortio Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 yeah, tell them it's using up vital oil resources, eating all that plankton... here's the video: http://www.manbottle.com/video/Exploding_Whale.htm superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeriebryan Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 That video made my day. A poignant tale of how a family day out watching exploding carcasses can suddenly turn to horror - Quote “The humour of the entire situation suddenly gave way to a run for survival as huge chunks of whale blubber fell everywhere.†The reporter was particularly pleased with the opportunity to employ pathetic puns and poor parody. How's this for ill advised alliteration - “The blast blasted blubber beyond all believable bounds†You can download the video, to enjoy time and time again, from http://www.rafarmourers.co.uk/cpg132/displayimage.php?album=1&pos=1 The London whale thing has been 'blown up' out of all porpoise-ion. I saw well-known beast botherer Terry '9 Fingers' Nutkins on TV saying that we can't just stand by and let animals like “Big Ben†(the dead London whale) die. Indeed. What a wasted opportunity. Why wait till they're dead. He must have seen the video too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 The plastic watering can used to keep the whales skin wet when it was on the barge is being auctiouned on ebay. Bids have reached £113 550!!!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/London-UK-Thames-Whale-Watering-Can-Wally-Willy-BDMLR_W0QQitemZ7213765194QQcategoryZ10897QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem That should buy plenty of semtex for next time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distortio Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 The London whale thing has been 'blown up' out of all porpoise-ion. the spirit of whitely lives on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yowe Posted January 25, 2006 Report Share Posted January 25, 2006 The next dead whale I find is definately getting blown up. I'll wear oil skins and a hard hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swaabie Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Get dere when it's fresh fir christs sakes. Ever tried hacking up a rotten whal? You dunna want tae, trust me. It's the only smell i've ever tasted it's vile! Nose plugs wir futile. And i'm telt that there's 90+ diseases you can git fae a dead whal as opposed 50+ you git fae a dead human. Dunna ask..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeriebryan Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 Bids have reached £113 550!!!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/London-UK-Thames-Whale-Watering-Can-Wally-Willy-BDMLR_W0QQitemZ7213765194QQcategoryZ10897QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I notice its down to £9401 now. Either someone was ripping the pish or the auction is running backwards Still a hell of an expensive watering can though. If the bidders want to help the whales they should probably spend their money on whale food or water or whatever it is that whales like. I'm sure whales don't often have the need for watering cans, what with living in the sea 'n all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppet Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I notice its down to £9401 now. Either someone was ripping the pish or the auction is running backwards Yes! think they've maybe checked up on some of the bidders and realised they were taking the pish! It was as high as £126 000 last time I looked before it nosedived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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