News from the file marked “Duh”*
by chuckofish
The sign at Lone Elk Park reads: “CAUTION DO NOT APPROACH OR FEED ANIMALS.”
Elk mating season, folks!
But, you know, people think they are the exception to all rules.
Hey, lady, your tag is showing…not to mention your underwear!
Some idiot says, “Let’s take a selfie with the elk!” Bad things ensue and then it is the top story in flyover country.
This really 
me, what can I say?
People have really lost their respect for nature and wild things. They think everything is like a television show and nothing bad can happen to them. They think national parks are just more rustic versions of Disney World. That is why people are always drowning in rivers and falling off cliffs. I guess they were never Scouts. Or have any common sense.
Well, forgive me for a little mid-week vent.
BTW, I was interested to read this obit in the NYT about Nora Johnson, author and Smith graduate. I have read two of her books: The World of Henry Orient, which is the basis for one of my all-time favorite movies, and Coast to Coast. Nora was a good writer, but I have to say, The World of Henry Orient (1964) is the rare example of the movie being better than the book. Maybe it’s time to watch it again, while toasting Nora Johnson, of course.
Have a good Wednesday!
*Zander in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
dual personalities 
Quite a rant! I couldn’t read the story because of a paywall but the word “gored” in the headline was enough for me. Ye gods!
And, of course, ❤ The World of Henry Orient. We could watch it next weekend…
Great idea!! 💕
“Some people unfortunately think elk are this gentle, tame animal, but that’s just not true,” Ott said. “They are wild animals. These people who are walking up to them are asking for trouble.”
Very interesting obit! And I’m impressed that the NY Times like the movie as much as we do!
In the north country people know not to approach moose because they tend to kill people. Maybe this incident will teach people caution but I won’t hold out much hope
The story reminded me of the old Saturday Night Live sketch about feeding marshmallows to bears. People will never learn 😦
When I was writing this post I looked everywhere for that Dan Ackroyd video and it is just not available! Why to never feed the bears marshmallows….