Tuesday, December 8, 2009
#45 - Baltimore Oriole
Reason: Bad Baseball
While some have argued that Dom draws some pretty fuzzy links between animals and the reason for his hatred, there is no question the direct link between this bird and its identically named baseball team. Ever the fan of America's pastime, Dom can't help but to cringe at this perennial cellar dweller ballclub, and equates this bird to failure.
While some have argued that Dom draws some pretty fuzzy links between animals and the reason for his hatred, there is no question the direct link between this bird and its identically named baseball team. Ever the fan of America's pastime, Dom can't help but to cringe at this perennial cellar dweller ballclub, and equates this bird to failure.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
#44 - Chinchilla
Reason: Should have Spanish pronunciation
Being in the order Rodentia would be enough for Dom to hate this floppy eared creature, but Dom's ire extends beyond the South American native's scientific classification. Dom hates that the chinchilla's name is not pronounced with a y sound at the end. He was delighted to hear that chinchillas are widely hunted for their furs.
Being in the order Rodentia would be enough for Dom to hate this floppy eared creature, but Dom's ire extends beyond the South American native's scientific classification. Dom hates that the chinchilla's name is not pronounced with a y sound at the end. He was delighted to hear that chinchillas are widely hunted for their furs.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
#43 - Alpaca
Reason: Don't Deserve Farms
Anybody who watches enough TV has surely run across the bizarre "I Love Alpacas" commercials. The website associated with that commercial touts that alpacas are "the worlds finest investment livestock." Dom is certainly not sold on this drunken boast, as the only farms Dom likes are ones associated with slaughter houses.
Anybody who watches enough TV has surely run across the bizarre "I Love Alpacas" commercials. The website associated with that commercial touts that alpacas are "the worlds finest investment livestock." Dom is certainly not sold on this drunken boast, as the only farms Dom likes are ones associated with slaughter houses.
Monday, November 30, 2009
#42 - Donkey
Friday, November 20, 2009
#41 - Toucan
Reason: Too Bright
As Dom has previously pointed to, he has no interest in a bird that's too colorful. However, this piece of work doesn't even have the excuse that their flamboyant appearance is used to get laid. No, this southern bird is too bright...just because. No surprise that this enrages Dom.
As Dom has previously pointed to, he has no interest in a bird that's too colorful. However, this piece of work doesn't even have the excuse that their flamboyant appearance is used to get laid. No, this southern bird is too bright...just because. No surprise that this enrages Dom.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
#39 - Javelina
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
#38 - Iguanas
Monday, November 16, 2009
#37 - Monarch Butterfly
Dom has made no bones about his desire for certain animals to calm down. The monarch butterfly is certainly no exception to that rule. The sight of a butterfly darting around makes Dom very anxious. He was very pleased to learn that the average lifespan for a monarch butterfly is a scant couple of months.
Friday, November 13, 2009
#36 - Toads
Anybody who has spent time with Dom knows that he puts a lot of stock in appearances. Well Dom finds the toad to be one of the most repulsive creatures, and hates these wart covered amphibians.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
#35 - Tazmanian Devil
Whether its pungent odor, loud screech, whiskers and overall ferocious nature there are no shortage of reasons for Dom to hate this demon seed. Dom's main reason for ire, however, is the speed at which this animal operates. Dom wants the tazmanian devil to calm down and act a little bit more civilized...not too much to ask, really.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
#34 - Kangaroo
Dom makes it pretty clear that he hates animals that are gross. Dom believes that one of the most offensive sights in the animal kingdom is a joey kangaroo after it has freshly emerged from its mothers pouch. The sight of a kangaroo covered in pouch sludge makes him physically ill.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
#33 - Tortoise
Reason: Long Lifespan
Although most animals offend Dom's sensibilities, the tortoise's lifespan truly baffles Dom. A few species of tortoises can live up to 150 years. For such a non-descript and boring animal the tortoise really seems to live too long for Dom's appetite. Also, as previously discussed, Dom hates animals with such pathetic footspeed.
Monday, November 9, 2009
#32 - Prarie Dog
Friday, November 6, 2009
#31 - Armadillo
Reason: Plodders
Armadillos slowly bumble around, grossly unaware of their surroundings, meandering all over the place. This causes Dom some consternation. While he absolutely hates their lack of a sense of urgency, he does like one thing about their plodding pace...armadillos get hit by cars A LOT. In addition to their lollygag pace, the armadillo brilliantly tends to jump straight in the air when surprised, often colliding with the undercarriage or fenders of passing vehicles. We all know Dom doesn't stand for stupid animals, either.
Armadillos slowly bumble around, grossly unaware of their surroundings, meandering all over the place. This causes Dom some consternation. While he absolutely hates their lack of a sense of urgency, he does like one thing about their plodding pace...armadillos get hit by cars A LOT. In addition to their lollygag pace, the armadillo brilliantly tends to jump straight in the air when surprised, often colliding with the undercarriage or fenders of passing vehicles. We all know Dom doesn't stand for stupid animals, either.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
#30 - Cobra
Reason: Stupid Ear Flaps
Dom's not a huge fan of reptiles (they're animals after all), but the Cobra may take the cake. Dom has pointed to his dislike of venom, elongated, and dangerous animals. And sure, the Cobra's venom induces pain, blurred vision and paralysis. Of course they are the world's longest venomous stakes. And yes, a single Cobra bite can kill an elephant within 3 hours. However, the main reason Dom hates this animal is because of his stupid flappy ears.
Dom's not a huge fan of reptiles (they're animals after all), but the Cobra may take the cake. Dom has pointed to his dislike of venom, elongated, and dangerous animals. And sure, the Cobra's venom induces pain, blurred vision and paralysis. Of course they are the world's longest venomous stakes. And yes, a single Cobra bite can kill an elephant within 3 hours. However, the main reason Dom hates this animal is because of his stupid flappy ears.
#29 - Eel
Reason: Too Many Whiskers
Yes, Dom has such a passionate disdain for animals that he is willing to hate them for body parts that they don't even have. It has not been determined if he was thinking of catfish, but nonetheless it's the reason he hates eels. He also hates them because they are too electric-y, but some quick research indicates that electric eels aren't part of the eel family...they are knifefish. Another fake reason!
Yes, Dom has such a passionate disdain for animals that he is willing to hate them for body parts that they don't even have. It has not been determined if he was thinking of catfish, but nonetheless it's the reason he hates eels. He also hates them because they are too electric-y, but some quick research indicates that electric eels aren't part of the eel family...they are knifefish. Another fake reason!
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
#28 - Bat
Reason: Ugly
Dom took yesterday off of work in honor of Manu Ginobili Appreciation Day. Henceforth, Dom will be celebrating Manu's murderous swat the first Monday in each November. Dom could not have been happier that one of these repulsive creatures was offed in such a public and humiliating fashion.
Dom took yesterday off of work in honor of Manu Ginobili Appreciation Day. Henceforth, Dom will be celebrating Manu's murderous swat the first Monday in each November. Dom could not have been happier that one of these repulsive creatures was offed in such a public and humiliating fashion.
Monday, November 2, 2009
#27 - Pelican
Friday, October 30, 2009
#26 - Playtpus
Reason: DOUBLE HATE!!!
Dom hates ducks. Dom hates marmots (more on that to come). So it goes without saying that Dom double hates these weird-ass animals. Here's a list of mind bending qualities to the platypus that make Dom fear/loathe them:
Dom hates ducks. Dom hates marmots (more on that to come). So it goes without saying that Dom double hates these weird-ass animals. Here's a list of mind bending qualities to the platypus that make Dom fear/loathe them:
- They are the only mammals to lay eggs.
- They produce venom that can kill dogs and incapacitate humans
- They are the only mammals to have a sense of electroreception: they locate their prey by detecting electric fields generated by muscular contractions
- They have webbed feet
- Oh, and did I mention...they have a beak
Thursday, October 29, 2009
#25 - California Condor
Reason: Scavenger
When Dom recently (yes, recently) found out that California's state bird is the California Condor, he fell into a fit of rage. Dom hates this glorified vulture for several reasons. First and foremost is the fact that the California Condor is a scavenger that feeds on the rotting flesh of animal carcasses. Also, ever the evolutionist, Dom does not agree with the intense conservation efforts to preserve these buzzards. He says they can't hack it anymore, let them go the way of the dodo.
When Dom recently (yes, recently) found out that California's state bird is the California Condor, he fell into a fit of rage. Dom hates this glorified vulture for several reasons. First and foremost is the fact that the California Condor is a scavenger that feeds on the rotting flesh of animal carcasses. Also, ever the evolutionist, Dom does not agree with the intense conservation efforts to preserve these buzzards. He says they can't hack it anymore, let them go the way of the dodo.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
#24 - Termite
#23 - Sea Urchin
Monday, October 26, 2009
#22 - Peacock
Saturday, October 24, 2009
#21 - Emu
Friday, October 23, 2009
#20 - Deer
Thursday, October 22, 2009
#19 - Pigeon
Reason: It's a rat...with wings
There are a number of reasons that Dom hates Pigeons, but first and foremost is the fact that they are "flying rats." Also mentioned previously, Dom hates cripples. As an undergrad, Dom spent many a lunch outside of commons amongst these feathered transients. Each one had their own disgusting disfigurement that would ruin poor Dom's appetite.
There are a number of reasons that Dom hates Pigeons, but first and foremost is the fact that they are "flying rats." Also mentioned previously, Dom hates cripples. As an undergrad, Dom spent many a lunch outside of commons amongst these feathered transients. Each one had their own disgusting disfigurement that would ruin poor Dom's appetite.
#18 - Rat
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
#17 - Wolverine
Thursday, October 15, 2009
#16 - Walrus
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
#15 - Snail
Reason: Rain (Part 2)
As mentioned in an earlier post, Dom hates the rain. Because the snail is seen so prevalently during periods of rain, Dom hates them. Plus, snails are hermaphrodites...and Dom's just not down with that.
As mentioned in an earlier post, Dom hates the rain. Because the snail is seen so prevalently during periods of rain, Dom hates them. Plus, snails are hermaphrodites...and Dom's just not down with that.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
#14 - Skunk
Monday, October 12, 2009
#13 - Gerbil
#12 - Sea Anemone
#11 - Greyhound
#10 - Worms
#8 - Sharks
#6 - Pig
#5 - Seahorses
Sunday, October 11, 2009
#4 - Bear
#3 - Duck
#2 - Dog
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