10 September 2008
Naked Mole Rat
If you are unfamiliar with naked mole rats, you are living in some ignorant bliss, because they are nas-ty. And that is why I do not understand why Mo Willems has decided to scar little children for life. Mo Willems, who is, deservedly, a multiple Caldecott Honoree and, I hear, a very pleasant fellow, has a new book coming out in January. It's entitled Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed and it features, of course, a naked mole rat. The PROBLEM is that little children being what they are, they're going to read this book and want to learn more about naked mole rats. And then they're going to discover that naked mole rats are not the innocuous (even lovable) creatures they're made out to be in a happy Mo Willems book. They're going to see (brace yourselves, friends; seriously, don't click the link unless you're prepared to be sicked out) this. And then they're going to be in therapy for the rest of their lives.
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Meanest picture ever.
That is just disgusting.
I TOLD you. I have, however, added another warning before the link to save future readers from any unnecessary pain and suffering.
That is just nasty. My nieces are already familiar with the naked mole rat due to Kim Possible. There's a naked mole rat song and everything!
Went to the zoo yesterday and accidentally ended up in the dark, cramped exhibit for these repulsive creatures. I passed the glass enclosure where they had their "lair" and saw 10-15(?) tiny and freaky-deaky "things" crammed into a hole. I nearly dry-heaved (I'm pregnant) and ran away in fear.
However, cute cartoons and illustrated books help a lot in distancing us from reality, so more power to Mo!
Maybe it is because naked mole rats are so UGLY that Mo Willems decided they needed clothes.
Um, I'm sorry, but . . .
BLOODY HELL!!!
Those were the only words I had. Sickest. thing. ever.
Naked mole rats are the only known mammal with a social structure that's similar to that found in ants and bees. You can see a super-interesting segment on them here.
I hope this helps you appreciate these amazing animals!
Don't forget Naked Mole Rat Cam.
E-There's a naked mole rat song?! Why?
Cynthia--That's a very good attitude you've got there. I still can't get behind the naked mole rat book, though.
Kirsten--Here's what they need: fur. Lots and lots of fur.
Nemesis--Yeah, they're gross.
Chris--I can never appreciate an animal that looks like it's inside out. And the sight of swarming naked mole rats on the cam kind of freaked me out. I'm glad someone appreciates them, though.
OK I am about ready to pee my pants. I have had disdain for naked mole rats for years. In fact, I nicknamed a slimy supervisor I work with "the N.M.R."- for naked mole rat. Those things are nasty.
In the spirit of sticking up for the bizarre creatures of the earth, I think that naked mole rats are fascinating. They certainly don't fall into the same coolness category as blind cave fish, but they try....
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