Today’s Monday Inspirations is more on the unrepentantly silly side. It’s my first day back to school after the holiday weekend, I’m still a little drowsy from all the tryptophan and my ridiculously long drive yesterday. I needed a little laugh out loud funny to start my morning off right, and oh boy, I found it over on Jezebel.
Folks, porcupines make ridiculously adorable Disney creature noises. And they eat corn. And woe betide the person who tries to steal their corn, because they will grab at it with their tiny little fingers, and emit high-pitched noises of fury and protest.
I am sure they will also attack with prickly quills, but I don’t care. I now need one in my life, and I will endure the threat of prickles with absolute delight.
So let the cutesy woodland creature inspire your day as you struggle through the post-turkey-and-football coma! I am, er, off to find a porcupine to steal borrow befriend.
November 28, 2011 at 10:26 am
I swear he said “my corn”! lol. Too freakin’ cute.
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November 28, 2011 at 11:10 am
I know! Isn’t it crazy???
November 28, 2011 at 10:33 am
That’s so cute I want to hug the little creature. Had no idea anything made noise like that
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November 28, 2011 at 11:10 am
Emilia, neither did I. I thought at first that maybe they had added in the noise, but no, porcupines really do sound that cartoony cute. It is amazing.
November 28, 2011 at 10:38 am
Lena it’s good to see that you’ve recharged! That was funny! But I’m not going to hug the thing. Ouch! 🙂
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November 28, 2011 at 11:12 am
Yes, I had a great trip home! I think I’m ready to do a final sprint towards the finish line for school.
I would be so tempted to hug that porcupine… but those quills. They hold me back every time. 😉
November 28, 2011 at 10:39 am
That’s hilarious! Can’t wait to show my daughter when she gets home from school. She’ll love this!
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November 28, 2011 at 11:12 am
Ginger, I can’t stop watching it. I am going to be sending it to all my friends and family too. 😀
November 28, 2011 at 11:29 am
That’s an amazing videoclip. It sounded like Alvin and The Chipmunks. At first I wondered if someone was making those noises to sound like it was coming from the porcupine! Adorable little fella!
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December 6, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Yes, it totally does sound like Alvin and the Chipmunks! Thanks for stopping by, Lyn!
November 28, 2011 at 12:18 pm
SO cute! I want one. They do make ridiculously cute Disney noises, who knew!?!
My husband’s aunt works with a few rescue organizations and often has critters around her house ~ at Thanksgiving she brought out an opossum and dang if those things aren’t the cutest little buggers. She let the little kids feed him some grapes and it was hilarious. Not as cute as your porcupine, but almost. I want an opossum now, too.
Happy Monday, Lena!
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December 6, 2011 at 9:45 pm
Oh gosh, I saw an opposum when I was driving home one night — it was frolicking in the street, and its eyes glowed all red and scary in my headlights. I bet they really are adorable creatures otherwise, but this one scared the heck out of me. 🙂
November 28, 2011 at 1:59 pm
That is fantastic! How cute is that?!?
Thanks for making me smile today 🙂
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December 6, 2011 at 9:46 pm
You’re so welcome! I figured a bit of a laugh-out-loud pick me up might be useful. 😉
November 28, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Who knew porcupines were so cute?? omg 🙂
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December 6, 2011 at 9:46 pm
Seriously! Most precious thing ever.
November 28, 2011 at 2:36 pm
OMG, I can’t believe that person was brave enough to get so close to a porcupine. I’d be afraid of being sprayed with quills. Yikes! What a great Monday afternoon treat, Lena!
December 6, 2011 at 9:47 pm
You’re right, those quills are a little intimidating to look out. So glad you enjoyed it, Sheila!
November 28, 2011 at 3:45 pm
ADORABLE!!! I agree, I must have one…that little voice is the sweetest thing I’ve ever heard! Thanks for totally making my night…awwww!!!
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December 6, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Tee-hee, it’s just absolutely precious, isn’t it? So glad you liked it, Natalie!
November 28, 2011 at 3:46 pm
Ever been hooked by quills? No? Well, they’re barbed, and if it ever happens, remember to cut the ends off with scissors first. They come out a lot easier that way.
Voice of Experience.
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December 6, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Yiiiikes, they’re barbed? I will definitely keep that in mind, Prudence, in case I ever run across an angry porcupine. And now I really want to know the story behind all this!
November 28, 2011 at 4:09 pm
LOL! I am such a sucker for cute animals. Even ones with quills! Though, this one is cutest on video or far away. 🙂 Thanks for the chuckle.
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December 6, 2011 at 9:49 pm
I swear, I spend way too much time online looking at cute animal videos. There’s nothing better for brightening up the day.
Thanks for stopping by, Lynette!
November 28, 2011 at 5:13 pm
Lena,
too much fun, I translate for you “keep you hands off my damn corn, bitch!” This critter reminds me of my dog when you try to take her favorite toy away. Nice post. Now get back to work! 😉
December 6, 2011 at 9:50 pm
Hahaha, yes! That is exactly what poor Teddy is saying.
November 28, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Aw… Does that sound come in a ring tone?? 😉 Way too adorable. Thanks for the porcupine-sunshine, Lena!
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December 6, 2011 at 9:50 pm
Yes! That would actually make the cutest ring tone ever.
Glad you enjoyed the clip, August!
November 28, 2011 at 11:27 pm
I want one now! Why can’t I have this guy living in the back yard instead of all the rabbits and squirrels? SO darn cute!
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December 6, 2011 at 9:52 pm
I’m totally having Snow White-esque fantasies that involve me becoming best friends with an adorable porcupine that magically doesn’t stab me with its quills. 😉
November 29, 2011 at 8:27 am
OMG the cuteness in that video is unbelieveable! Thanks for sharing!
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December 6, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Isn’t it wonderful? Thanks so much for stopping by, Jennette!
November 29, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Too cute! who knew they could talk? or that they loved corn?
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December 6, 2011 at 9:53 pm
I know! I had no idea about any of these things either. 😀
Thanks for swinging by, Louise!
December 6, 2011 at 7:50 am
Love this vid. So much.
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December 6, 2011 at 9:54 pm
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