Apparently there was some sporting event or something.
Man Takes Absolutely Wicked Photo of Gorillas fighting in their enclosure.
There's like half of ton of densely-muscled airborne meat right there. That's freaking amazing.
And no, I am NOT making some obtuse or snide comment on yesterday's sporting event. Not at all. Because the awesomeness of gorillas battling in mid-air is much bigger than you, or me, or the Superbowl. It just is.
Although they rarely reach the point of physical altercation--most of these fights are all about chest-beating, hooting and flailing their arms. I'm guessing the guy got the shot when his mouth fell open and his tongue hit the button or something, because I would totally have been paralyzed with fascination. And possibly waving a hastily-constructed flag that said 'GO GO GO GORILLAS!' on it. I will also never be unable to not laugh at the tiny point on the apex of a silverback gorilla's head. He could be dashing my brains out against a tree and I will still be pointing at the point above his forehead and laughing. It makes the whole head look like an enraged soft-serve ice cream cone.
Anyhoodle, the excitement surrounding yesterday's sporting event made me finally realize what it must be like to be Jewish at Xmas. The stores were packed, people were abuzz with excitement, elaborate decorations and displays were everywhere, and I continued my streak of utterly failing to know even which teams were involved until much later in the day. We had mightywombat and onceupon for beers and to enjoy the firepit my parents got me for Xmas. It was pretty awesome, although the firepit was so cheaply made the paint peeled off and floated around in cinder-strips, and the bottom grate just melted. But it still works just fine. Especially for marshmallow toasting.
I also got some 'career coordinate' type clothes on Saturday, because Sears and JCPenney's were having a massive sale. I tried to find a nice suit but pickings were a bit on the slim and hideous side--then again I tend to be an utter snob when it comes to clothes. Paying 60 dollars for a 100% polyester jacket is just not something you a manufacturer should be asking of their customers--but I guess I'm not used to shopping either. I hates it.