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Open Thread – Oh, Deer!

I loved this photo which was a winner of the National Wildlife Federation’s wildlife photo contest. Now they are looking for captions. Click HERE if you want to enter, and be sure to put your entry in the comments below too!

With that head of hair, my entry was: “YOU’RE FIRED!”

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111 Responses to “Open Thread – Oh, Deer!”
  1. blueflames50 says:

    Damn birds…no more long naps!

  2. Darn, where’s that last Bumpit! I really need some control today.

  3. OtterQueen says:

    “Does this nest make my ass look fat?”

    • beaglemom says:

      The problem is that most Americans don’t care about the truth. They get their news from Fox or from friends who watch Fox. I sometimes despair – and then there’s something like Mr. Deer and his elaborate headdress. I think he’s trying on some extra camouflage for hunting season.

  4. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    “This was a test, and only a test. I only wanted to know who would pass the buck, and who wouldn’t.”

  5. Sourdough Mullet says:

    I can’t believe no one has suggested this yet:

    Bambi Bumpit.
    Yeah, that’s right. They’re not just for Brainless Bimbos anymore.

  6. Baker's Dozen says:

    OMG! Will Sarah NEVER comb her hair?!!!!!!!!!!

    Oh, wait. That’s The Donny.

    Heh

  7. beth says:

    [inspired by Lacy Lady @63]
    Participants in the Iowa Straw Poll unceremoniously jocky to be top of the all-mighty buck heap. beth.

  8. benlomond2 says:

    My visual rendition of George W. ….

  9. benlomond2 says:

    Can you believe she wanted me to move the living room furniture AGAIN ??? I’m SOOOoo bushed !!

  10. benlomond2 says:

    Weaver birds are NOT on the endangered specis list…

  11. benlomond2 says:

    Anybody got some Head and Shoulders? this dandruff is gettin’ outta hand….

  12. benlomond2 says:

    “Wadda ya mean, it’s not an authentic Hawaian headress ?”

  13. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    “When did you last laugh at someone in camel-flauge? Well, this is deer-flauge dammit, so grow up and leave me alone!”

  14. Ripley in CT says:

    I had 2:

    Afro-turf

    and, “Do I have something in my teeth”?

  15. Lacy Lady says:

    The big straw poll is coming up in 10 days. This will be held in Ames , Iowa.
    On WHO news tonight—–people are being paid to attend. Free bus ride to Ames, food, intertainment—-the works. WOW!!!!! Some canidates with their big buses cruising Iowa.
    Write-in votes will be allowed for canidates who have not yet entered the race.
    And the ADS are saying—–Don’t give Obama a blank check! Whew!
    What am I missing here?

  16. Lacy Lady says:

    Baker’s Dozen @ 59
    We have a racoon in our backyard this afternoon. He/she? is eating the squirrels treat put out.
    It has now taken it’s treat under the boat in the backyard ——a little shade for dining.?

    • slipstream says:

      It’s so nice that the squirrels leave snacks our for their raccoon friends.

  17. Baker's Dozen says:

    I’m subletting to a family of squirrels.

  18. Baker's Dozen says:

    Mission Control, the Eagle has landed.

  19. Beezer says:

    Gel, I don’t need no stinkin’ Gel … on second thought get me the Moose!

  20. Beezer says:

    Well… you put a little blob on the palm of your hand
    Put your hands on your head, then you rub ’em around

    Just a little dab’ll do ya (rub it in, rub it in)
    Just a little dab’ll do ya (rub it in, rub it in)
    Just a little dab’ll do ya to last the whole day long

    Shoot out and buy yourself a jar today

    Courtesy of:
    A LITTLE DAB ‘LL DO YA
    (Unknown)
    ROCKY SHARPE & THE REPLAYS

  21. fishingmamma says:

    “Donald and I share the same hairdressor”

  22. CO almost native says:

    “My name is Buck, and I want to be the Republican nominee for President”

  23. leenie17 says:

    On an OT but happy, happy note…it’s raining!!!

    I mean REALLY raining, not just a quick cloud spit that barely wets the ground or a fast cloudburst that drains right off and into the storm drains. Nope, this is REAL rain that soaks into the ground and waters the all vegetation that’s turned brown over the past few weeks. My lawn has not been mowed since July 6th, and didn’t even really need it then.

    😀 <—- happy camper!

    (And, on a purely selfish note, the concert I didn't really want to perform in tonight has been cancelled!)

    • Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

      You sound like a Juneauite who just hasn’t moved yet!

      • leenie17 says:

        I just got back from lunch with several friends and was telling them that I’m hoping to get back to Alaska next summer. I’ve been there 4 times and wanted to go back this year but putting new siding on my house took precedence. However, I just turned 50 last October 🙁 and I really need to do something nice for myself, so a trip back to Alaska sounds like just the thing!

        (And, of course, a stop in Juneau would be on the itinerary!)

        I’ve already told all my friends that if I ever win the lottery, I’m packin’ up and heading for AK!

        • Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

          If my forum PM account isn’t active if or when you visit again, do a shout out here or contact AKM and we’ll meet up!

    • CO almost native says:

      Woot! Congratulations on all counts-

  24. OMG says:

    Coming to the Toronto Film Festival: Sarah Palin–You Betcha

    http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0811/60613.html

    • Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

      I recently had the opportunity to talk to many folks from Toronto about Palin and after what I heard them say, I’m sure the film will be well received there. They say she’s a flippin’ idiot in several languages; i.e: Chinese, Italian, Punjabi, Tagalop/Pilipino, Portugese, Spanish, English and French. Canadians seem to be more puzzled about US residents supporting her than worried about her own idiot self having any chance at a seat of power.

  25. leenie17 says:

    Anybody have an extra can of Aqua Net?

  26. Marilyn U says:

    “Great! National Geographic, I’ll give ’em a show!”

  27. slipstream says:

    “It wasn’t too bad until the eggs hatched, but now the chirping is driving me crazy.”

  28. OMG says:

    Jack Cafferty asks if Trump or Palin are the answer to the nation’s problems–he’s asking for opinions now and will read out answers during his 6pm schedule. His set-up to the question will likely cause Palin’s hair to match the lovely Buck’s above (Donald doesn’t have anything to worry about since his coiff already looks like the one that the Buck is sporting):

    http://caffertyfile.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/03/sarah-palin-donald-trump-answer-to-countrys-problems/

  29. beth says:

    Moving day for the E.A.Glet family went as scheduled. beth.

  30. beth says:

    “Why, yes; yes I do…I do put the ‘haught’ in ‘haughty’.” beth.

  31. Shadow's Heart says:

    Hedda Hopper with antlers???

  32. OMG says:

    Ha Ha! I’ve done it again…no one will ever see me in this disguise.

  33. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    “All I have to do is hide my antlers, and the does tell me everything! It’s a straight path after that to get them into bed.”

    • marlys says:

      MUYS
      Youare certainly on a roll & everyone is giggle/snicker worthy…hope you win.

  34. scout says:

    I will not chew gum in bed
    I will not chew gum in bed
    I will not chew gum in bed

  35. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    “OK, I’ll admit it. I’ll do anything for sex. What about you?”

  36. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    “Oh yeah? What might YOU be wearing if someone walked into YOUR bathroom unannounced?”

  37. aussiegal77 says:

    “I’m still carrying a little left over holiday weight, you see. Does this take the focus away from my butt, you think?”

  38. ugavic says:

    ‘Am too busy giggling over the other suggestions to even THINK of something:-))
    Nice way to start the ‘hump day’ :-))

  39. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    “So, I was birdsitting this baby eagle for a few bucks…I’m just getting warmed up here…”

  40. OMG says:

    Speaking of hair…have you noticed that Palin is wearing her hair a lot more like Michelle Bachmann’s these days? One day, on Fox, she even had her fringe swept off her face and with the exception of the part being on the other side, her hair was almost exactly like Bachmann’s.

  41. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    ” I SAID I would be sporting a grasshat – not goring an asshat!”

  42. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    “Damn – I’m going to be paying for this fashion statement deerly for the rest of my life!”

  43. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    “Who says being a gay deer is a choice?”

  44. Marilyn says:

    What do you mean, my spots give me away?????

  45. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    “So I use a little grass to spice up my sex life – what of it?”

  46. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    “I’m having bad antler day – so sue me!”

  47. Martha Unalaska Yard Sign says:

    “Does this grass hat make my butt look big?”

  48. Lacy Lady says:

    Guess I was just looking at the polka dots Tigerwine @12
    I know about speedo swim suits. Grandson was on the swim team and believe me, it was itsy bitsy.
    so I guess our “male” deer is wearing a polka dot speedo.

    • tigerwine says:

      Lacy Lady – I don’t know which is worse, seeing your dad or your kid in a Speedo!

  49. GIndy52 says:

    We get male deer doing the same thing around our place. Usually they just rip the bark off the trees that the females have marked with urine, sort of letting the ladies know they’re around and ready for action. Looks like this guy either rutted where a female marked a tall batch of grass or the grass was very high around the tree the female urinated on.
    Messing up saplings also gets the guys really excited, if you know what I mean…

  50. fawnskin mudpuppy says:

    “Oh, yeah?. Well, you just try finding the needle”.

  51. Wallflower says:

    No one had the heart to tell Buck that big-hair bands had died out in the 1980s.

  52. bubbles says:

    i am in hysterics. i have seen it all now. please will someone tell me how this youngster got his ‘do’? he looks like an eagle’s nest plopped down on his head and he decided to wear it to go a courting.

  53. beth says:

    Winnebago Industries introduces its latest line of innovative niche-market excellence: The 2014 RV for Rodentia. beth.

  54. Ann Strongheart says:

    LOL WOW ok I can’t help but wonder what in the world was that Deer doing?

  55. OMG says:

    “Alaskan doe wins audition for “Big Hair Alaska”

    Open Thread: The comments section on this article are worth a read (Palin attacks Obama for “palling around with terrorists” after Biden’s alleged remarks):

    http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/03/palins-domestic-terrorist-punch-to-obama/?hpt=po_bn2

  56. durham says:

    Can you still see me?

  57. beth says:

    “…making sure each strand is saturated. Pile loosely on top of head…” beth.

  58. London Bridges says:

    “I fooled all those hunters. They all think I’m Sarah Palin! They all stay far away from me knowin’ she can’t shoot straight!”

  59. leenie17 says:

    Think anyone can tell it’s a wig?

  60. Fawnskin Mudpuppy says:

    I think that I have sawdust for brains

  61. BeeJay says:

    WHAT???!!! Guys don’t wear fancy hats at Ascot? Oh Geez…

  62. knittergran says:

    Just back from the Royal Wedding.

  63. Dee says:

    I don’t have a clever caption, I just think it’s one of cutest,funniest, most endearing things I’ve ever seen.

  64. tigerwine says:

    I’m glad to see that a couple us realized this was a male! (Blush)

    • benlomond2 says:

      so that’s a itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot speedo ??? eeeeuuuuuhhhh!!

      • tigerwine says:

        Oh, Ben – that’s exactly my kids reaction when their dad was telling them about his Olympic gear! He was a volunteer at the ’96 Olympics in Atlanta, and at one time was told that he would have to stay at a local college dorm, and that they would provide him with Speedo shower footwear, among other things. This never came to pass, because they decided to just have him come home each evening. BUT, all the kids had to hear was Speedo, and they just about lost it trying (or not) to picture their father in Speedo swimwear!

        Thanks for the laugh and the memory!

  65. Lacy Lady says:

    She wore an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini

  66. Sue says:

    Another Wasilla look.

  67. Michael Jaworsky says:

    I’m not only the President of Hair Club for Men, I’m a customer, too.

  68. Bonsai-Jay says:

    Sargent “Buck” Deer on his first day of Sniper School.

  69. annie says:

    How’s my hat? too much? just right? I so want to look stylish for the royal wedding.

  70. 24owls says:

    You know there is a good joke in there somewhere … I’ll start … two deer are sitting at a bar, one turns to the other and says …

  71. London Bridges says:

    Only my hairdresser knows for sure!

  72. benlomond2 says:

    ” I just HATE what humidity does to my hair “

  73. tigerwine says:

    Well, that certainly got my attention! Will be watching to see my fellow Mudflatters come up with captions. I’m not in a very creative mood this morning!

  74. jimzmum says:

    The guy on the street who sold them to me said they were Ray Bans.

  75. fishingmamma says:

    “You can’t see me!”

    • benlomond2 says:

      my oldest when little, would say that when she didn’t want to be “talked” to. … 🙂

    • Charles Hinton says:

      Since I couldn’t find instructions on how to make a post I will piggy-back on this post. My entry was “When I am down in the dumps I always get a new hat. Do you like it?

  76. Pinwheel says:

    That’s a Queen’s creation !! (Charmers, Dazzlers)..

  77. LaniN says:

    Lol. That “do” is courtesy of Jessica at Wasilla’s Beehive.