Sea Lions vs Dumbass Humans

[MuggsyB]

So some ahole in La Jolla gets way too close to the Sea Lions, taking pictures and selfies on their phone, and then wonders why they get pissed off?   Some of whom had Sea Pups to care for as well?  How freaking dumb do some people have to be?  And media described these mammals as ferocious?  WTF?  The Sea Lions there should be commended for showing restraint and not mowing those morons down.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Sea lions revenge

[StillAWarrior]

How freaking dumb do some people have to be?

Very. Count on it. Think of how freaking dumb you expect people to be, then double it to account for the inevitability that you've underestimated. That's how freaking dumb people have to be.

[PBRme]

I think you are still overestimating human intelligence, but I only have scoop for a reference.

[NCMUFan]

"Think of how stupid the average person is and realize half of them are stupider than that." George Carlin.

[Dr. Blackheart]

I think you are still overestimating human intelligence, but I only have scoop for a reference.

COLE

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'm impressed we've made it two hours without any talk about sea lion steaks

[The Sultan]

I'm impressed we've made it two hours without any talk about sea lion steaks

Too oily.

[MuggsyB]

All the sea lion was doing was taking a peaceful nap.  There are signs everywhere to leave them alone and STILL some people need to take selfies?    Yes.  They may go after and sink a few boats to give the dumbest of the dumb another clear message.

[PBRme]

That many scoopers have boats!!!!!

[MU82]

I'm impressed we've made it two hours without any talk about sea lion steaks

Fatty as hell. I prefer fried dolphin fins.

[Jockey]

All the sea lion was doing was taking a peaceful nap.  There are signs everywhere to leave them alone and STILL some people need to take selfies?    Yes.  They may go after and sink a few boats to give the dumbest of the dumb another clear message.

People are idiots.

[Herman Cain]

So some ahole in La Jolla gets way too close to the Sea Lions, taking pictures and selfies on their phone, and then wonders why they get pissed off?   Some of whom had Sea Pups to care for as well?  How freaking dumb do some people have to be?  And media described these mammals as ferocious?  WTF?  The Sea Lions there should be commended for showing restraint and not mowing those morons down.

Here is some footage of the incident
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeVlxLVF1Wc

[Billy Hoyle]

one of the places I go kayaking and SUPing has Sea Lions in the spring. Fortunately, when they're out in the river, they usually have their fins up so I can stay the hell away from them and let them do their thing.

As far as I'm concerned, if I go into the water, forest, etc., I'm entering the domain of the critters that live there. If a Cougar comes along (not the Zach Wilson kind), well, I'm on their property, and I'm getting the hell out of there.

[pbiflyer]

PSA announcement.

[real chili 83]

An oldie but goodie...

What do Walrus's and Tupperware have in common?

They both like a tight seal.

[Billy Hoyle]

PSA announcement.

awesome!  I'm putting that up in my condo!

[Pakuni]

Speaking of dumb tourists...

An American tourist fell into the crater of Mount Vesuvius in an attempt to retrieve his mobile phone at the weekend, Italian police told CNN on Monday.
The 23-year-old man from Baltimore was hiking an unauthorized trail accompanied by three relatives on Saturday morning, the carabinieri of the provincial command of Naples said. Two British tourists were also spotted walking on the forbidden trail.

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/mount-vesuvius-tourist-fall-intl-scli/index.html

[The Sultan]

Speaking of dumb tourists...

An American tourist fell into the crater of Mount Vesuvius in an attempt to retrieve his mobile phone at the weekend, Italian police told CNN on Monday.
The 23-year-old man from Baltimore was hiking an unauthorized trail accompanied by three relatives on Saturday morning, the carabinieri of the provincial command of Naples said. Two British tourists were also spotted walking on the forbidden trail.

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/mount-vesuvius-tourist-fall-intl-scli/index.html

I mean, falling into the crater of Mount Vesuvius and living to tell the tale is a pretty good story to tell at parties.

Not to mention its a PIA replacing a cell phone.

[Scoop Snoop]

Sea lions revenge

Love it!

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/31/polar-bears-move-into-abandoned-arctic-weather-station-photo-essay

To see more photos and the entire story without registering, click on "I'll do it later" on the registration section.

[dgies9156]

Sea lions revenge

Arm photon torpedos!!!

[MuggsyB]

There is some positive marine mammal news the past week.  Fin Whales are popping up in droves in Antarctica waters.   They obviously take a backseat to Blues but are still the 2nd largest animal on earth and smooth as silk as swimmers.  Thery're much faster than you would think at their size.  They can sprint close to 30mph and cruise at about 23 mph. 

[tower912]

Like drivers in the left lane with their blinker on in Florida.

[MuggsyB]

Like drivers in the left lane with their blinker on in Florida.

No.  Bad analogy.   Swimming is not driving or running.

And as a side note it's important to remember the vert of the Hunpbeck Whale. 

[real chili 83]

Blubber sandwiches are a decadent treat.