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Cussing parrot’s sentence: Death
Michal Goldberg
Published: 01.06.06, 11:34
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1. Well, this is the best proof of Israeli apartheid I've seen!
DPC ,   England, UK   (06.01.06)
(Sarcasm)
2. Sounds like an Imam ruling to me....
Andy   (06.01.06)
3. Parrots owner annouces that he dont agree with birds Opinion
Alan ,   SA   (06.01.06)
4. Please Allow me to Take this Parrot
richard Hitchings ,   methil   (06.01.06)
I will turn this Feathered Cusser into An Epitome of Adoration to please the most Pious Rabbi
5. A parrot can "sin?" Total insanity. Find a SANE rabbi.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Santa Monica, CA   (06.01.06)
6. The bird was describing the rabbi that wanted him killed.
Bunnie Meyer ,   Santa Monica, CA   (06.01.06)
7. Unbelievable!!
Chaya ,   Bat Yam   (06.01.06)
Don't these rabbis have any sense? Don't they realize that this parrot was TAUGHT to say these things and it isn't 'responsible' for what it says??? This is totally beyond my comprehension. Thankfully, Zarif has more sense.
8. Hypnotherapy
Ram ,   London   (06.01.06)
The parrot should be hypnotised and instructed not to swear. While hypnotised it should be instructed to repeat a recording of "Shir Hashirim" everytime it gets the urge to speak. After the treatment it could be hired out for barmitzvah and wedding entertainment. After a period of promotion it should be floated on the stock exchange. On the other hand. If the bird is considered kosher maybe the easy solution would be............ Chag Sameach
9. Adoption of parrot: loving home available
Oleh Hadash ,   Tel Aviv   (06.01.06)
Oren, When I made aliyah to Israel a few years I unfortunately had to leave my parrot behind (for various bureaucratic, veterinary, family and logisitcal reasons). I am an animal-lover, experienced in the care of birds, and am currently looking for a new pet. I live in Tel Aviv and have the time and facilities to provide the parrot with an excellent home. I would be happy to adopt the bird from you, or to arrange some kind of time-share. Note: the parrot that I left behind is an excellent talker, with a vocabulary of about 30 words - but he does not swear at all! I am sure your parrot can be trained out of his profane habits. Please contact me: ohadash AT hotmail DOT com OH
10. more ynet incitement against tora and religious
Moshe ,   Beit Shemesh   (06.01.06)
I am CERTAIN this is another ynet lie. As a frum Jew, I can sayt that no Rav in their right might would say that a parrot sins !!! YNET - S T O P P R I N T I N G L I E S !!! It is UNETHICAL journalism.
11. ideal
Michael ,   Haifa   (06.01.06)
this parrot seems to have all the ideal qualities and stylistic expression to participate and support the right-wingers who regularly appear here in Talback
12. Lousy Punch Line.....
Joe Kaufman ,   Oakland, CA   (06.01.06)
You put the parrot in the freezer and let it feel remorse and ask what the frozen chickens did to deserve such punishment.......... this whole story is a joke, right?
13. Killing a bird for repeating what it heard
Brian Wilson ,   Baltimore md. USA   (06.01.06)
This bird has no more understanding of what he repeats than a turtle flying a jet! He just repeats the sounds he hears. Which has no meaning to him. He is completly innocent.
14. berlitz
gfinoaktown ,   oakland ca   (06.01.06)
I presume he cussing in Hebrew? Well, send him off to live with some turkey in London...
15. Who Cares?!?!?!
(06.01.06)
To all PETA lovers, are you the same people that cry when Jews eat chicken or when any human being eats Turkey on Thanksgiving. Morons, they eat each other, sometimes their own children. Get a life, the bird will be killed
16. Stupidest! Article! Ever!
Kyle ,   Southpark, CO, USA   (06.01.06)
Parrots and other similar birds imitate sounds they hear--they have no comprehension of the meaning of words. They just mimic sounds. A relative of mine had a mynah bird pet that could mimic the sound of a flushing toilet. When the cover was put over its cage it would make the sound of a crying baby. Or a ringing telephone. This article is so stupid I don't believe it is true. Why doesn't YNet report the names of the alleged "rabbis"?
17. Yiddish speaking parrot
Kyle ,   Southpark, CO, USA   (06.01.06)
A man was walking past a pet shop in Tel Aviv when he heard, from a cage hanging inside the shop, a parrot speaking in Yiddish. He thought this would make a wonderful pet for his mother, so he went inside the shop and asked, how much is that Yiddish speaking parrot? The owner said, 1000 shekel! 1000 shekel, that's a lot of money, but, my mother will love it! So he paid the money and told the pet shop owner to take the parrot to his mother's house. A few days later he called his mother and asked her, "Ma, how do you like the bird?" "It was delicious!"
18. Most stupid article of YNet...
Ezra ,   Canada   (06.01.06)
... which should change the name of its "Jewish Scene" column to "Judaism Bashing" or "Let's hate our brethen" !
19. The moral of the story is ...
Steve ,   USA   (06.01.06)
B"H Lashon Hara (evil talk) is a double plauge, to those saying and teaching it as well as to those receiving it. It can get some people angry enough to want the animal's death and the removal of the animal from the home. If this is how Israel responds to such incidents, where the animal has no intelligence whatsoever in what it says, how would Israel respond to humans in a similar condition of receiving verbal attacks? Would it boot them out into some isolated camp without possessions as it did with the disengagement residents?
20. DPC , England, UK (06.01.06)
(06.01.06)
do you know what a nebbich is ?
21. teach him to cuss in arabic
carlos murphy ,   aus   (06.02.06)
and send him with the israeli ambassador to the U.N.
22. swearing parrot
Christine Davis ,   Sierra Madre, USA   (06.02.06)
There are a number of people in the United States who work with misbehaving birds. Our techniques are humane and our clients are worldwide. We work by telephone or email. I would be willing to work free of charge to assist the man with his parrot, provided we can find someone to translate for us. I have done this work for over 30 years. Sincerely, Christine Davis
23. Cussing Parrot
Carolyn Hart ,   USA   (06.02.06)
The parrot is not to blame, he only repeats what he has heard. Winston Churchill's Blue and Gold Macaw, Charlie is kept out of public because she also cusses. This bird should be housed away from the general public and reconditioned to say other nicer things. It will take some doing and some trust on both sides, but it can be done. I work with birds every day and I would physically hurt anyone who hurt my birds by word or deed. They are animals entrusted to our care, how can we not respond? These birds live over a hundred years. Children probably taught him all his bad words in the first place thinking they were being cute.
24. whooping some extremist but
scott ,   parkersburg, wv   (06.02.06)
I have a parrot, someone taught him to say asshole, and at least once he uttered f.... We do not even know who did it he is also a "used parrot". If anyone were to even dream about cutting Kermie's tounge out I would expect an apology. scott
25. Fowl language!
Mike ,   Danbury USA   (06.02.06)
It is a very funny story. But I do not agree with the concept of uttering rude words being sinful. Nor do I believe children will start using a word just because they hear a parrot say it. Nor do I accept the idea of execution- would the reb suggest we execute parents who use "Fowl language" in front of their children? But if they really do take this so seriously, why not just donate the parrot to someone who doesn't understand the language and thus can't be corrupted by hearing the words? If the parrot is cursing in English, there are plenty of Israelis who don't understand English.
26. tracheotomy
doc ,   usa   (06.02.06)
Take the bird to a vet and ask for a tracheotomy. I'm not kidding. This is how scientists study the influence of bird calls in mating behavior - they eliminate the ability of the bird to make calls and see how it affects behavior.
27. Cussing parrot’s sentence: Death
JJ Annagiannis ,   Washington, D.C.   (06.02.06)
Many foreign Navies allow a pet to be embarked as a part of the ship's company. Recommend the parrot be offered for adoption by one of the Capt’s of the Eilat or the Hanitor (SAAR5 Naval Corvettes).
28. Dead Parrot Walkin'Squawkin'
Steven Barrett ,   Hadley, MA, USA   (06.02.06)
Here's an idea for our feathery pal: Pass th is st ory along to someone working at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant chain in the US. I know Buffett would love to have a Buccaneer Parrothead like this character! As for the poor rabbi, well, we Christians have Pat Robertson and Jerry Falwell. Goofyness is shared by all!
29. Parrot
David R. Pressler ,   USA   (06.02.06)
This is proof of Israeli apartheid? This comment is just as insane as are the Rabbis.
30. All you posters ate rather blind to the worth of this parrot
Jonathan Levi ,   Jerusalem Israel   (06.02.06)
I say we elect this parrot as prime minister and let him have peace talks with haniyeh. Or if your all a little too afraid of a tough mouthed leader then in the least make him a drill stg in the army. If all else fails just give me the bird as I know loads of the people the bird and I would love to cuss out. #11 is just grouchy because the real truth is he tried to ask this parrot out and the parrot accused him of being a homo (not my words the parrot's).
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