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[–]arsenale 1016 points1017 points ago

Once in the giraffe's lifetime, for sure.

[–]OptimistAndAtheist 285 points286 points ago

In real life I would have said this faster than you.

And the chicks would have been clinging to my legs. Not yours.

[–]arsenale 32 points33 points ago

In the vain quest for originality, I often yield to the fact all my best jokes, including this one, were stolen by the ancients.

[–]Joke_Getter 42 points43 points ago

While you pointed your lightsaber straight up over your head.

[–]rexis 20 points21 points ago

The lightsaber is made of penis.

[–]Purgatory_Dog 7 points8 points ago

is that a +2 or +3 market price modifier?

[–]aznscourge 0 points1 point ago

still, 30% of his karma is not too bad for coming in second

[–]arkanemusic 0 points1 point ago

you're quite optimistic.

[–]frickindeal 0 points1 point ago

Like wild cats to a giraffe's neck.

[–]TheGoomba 15 points16 points ago

This must be the opposite of /r/awww

[–]One_Quick_Question 0 points1 point ago

I definitely see a successful x-post coming up.

[–]morefartjokesplease 0 points1 point ago

Haha dang came here to make that comment you beat me to it! Ps awesome photo I am jealous that OP got to see this

[–]dogmatic001 0 points1 point ago

[–]JackTheBongRipper 0 points1 point ago

/r/wwa actually applies well here.

[–]misanthr0p1c 1 point2 points ago

Not a very long life either.

[–]PossiblyTrolling 1 point2 points ago

I hope he's ok.

[–]Raspieman 341 points342 points ago

Damn, those lions must be at least 17ft tall!

[–]aridsnowball 79 points80 points ago

If only... :(

[–]EatSomeVapor 206 points207 points ago

You wish lions were 17ft tall? You're either brave as fuck, or insane.

[–]PlasmaBurns 70 points71 points ago

We need something to fight the bears.

[–]ordinaryrendition 24 points25 points ago

You look like the right guy to solve my problem. I seemed to have swallowed a fly. Can you help me?

[–]Nine_Tails 16 points17 points ago

Why oh why did you swallow a fly?!

[–]whatbrighteyes 11 points12 points ago

Perhaps he'll die.

[–]Nipple-Copter 9 points10 points ago

I guess I will have to swallow a spi-Nope! Fuck that, the fly can stay in there.

[–]Ploopie 0 points1 point ago

Swallow a spider, so it can kill the fly. Duh.

[–]Multisyllabic 0 points1 point ago

Super Mutants, duh.

[–]Osiris32 0 points1 point ago

[–]canadiancolt[!] 0 points1 point ago

replacement refs are doing a great job

[–]Blaxon 15 points16 points ago

Then they would just be big lions instead of a baby giraffe :(

[–]hedonismbot89 5 points6 points ago

The largest lion that ever lived was the American Lion and it was about 4 feet (~1.2m) at the shoulder and 7 feet (~2.1m) nose to base of the tail. It was estimated to be about 1000 lbs (~450 kg). I don't want to see a 17 foot tall lion. The fact that something like the Short Faced Bear existed not too long ago (geologically speaking) is a little frightening to me since it was as tall at the shoulder as I am tall.

[–]thebuckstops 4 points5 points ago

My take was that aridsnoball is saddened by the death of the baby giraffe, and was hoping that the picture actually depicted a fully grown, well-lived giraffe being attacked by awesomely huge lions, thereby turning a sad picture into a cool one.

[–]Joke_Getter 305 points306 points ago

Now it's not so depressing.

[–]jhc1415 43 points44 points ago

I think that makes it more depressing. That giraffe was so happy. Just having a good time when a lion decides to ruin his day and bite off his neck.

[–]cant_be_pun_seen 11 points12 points ago

how does one have their neck bitten off?

does the lion just rip off your neck, then place your head where your shoulders meet?

[–]Chispy 0 points1 point ago

Well thanks to you it is now genius.

[–]Osiris32 1 point2 points ago

It just wants to kiss it's neck. THEIR FORBIDDEN LOVE SHALL NOT BE HIDDEN!!

[–]Defiant47 0 points1 point ago

The Internet rarely actually makes me laugh out loud these days, but you have accomplished the unthinkable. Well done! :D

[–]mjpanzer 0 points1 point ago

Piggy back rides!!!

[–]kbiering 0 points1 point ago

I love it when Redditors make me laugh out loud :)

[–]mtlyoshi9 10 points11 points ago

Looks legit, even if it is a little overly saturated.

[–]MADBARZ 75 points76 points ago

[–]I_will_fix_this 88 points89 points ago

[–]TheLAWLBOT 30 points31 points ago

We all knew that was coming

[–]Exaskryz 10 points11 points ago

I knew it before I even clicked it.

[–]TheOtherOneIsMyAlt 13 points14 points ago

Tagged as "bad at color correction"

[–]sambowilkins 3 points4 points ago

[–]Ollie84 3 points4 points ago

You color adjustment makes it look like Walt Disney lions.

[–]ITSigno 256 points257 points ago

[–]cuddlepoof 10 points11 points ago

Sorry I'm an idiot but can someone explain this joke to me?

[–]norsurfit 32 points33 points ago

There's a photo of fancily dressed cat who says he wants to buy a boat. It's a meme.

[–]sleepybrown84 1 point2 points ago

You just made me laugh like a little girl, well done sir.

[–]grundissimo 112 points113 points ago

crosspost to r/aww for karma! Seeing that lion give that giraffe a hug is adorable.

[–]Beowulfsbastard 23 points24 points ago

A hug and some necking.

[–]Chinook700 9 points10 points ago

" Look! It's A real life Congo Line"

[–]runedeadthA 0 points1 point ago

I love you food!

[–]thenakedbarrister 36 points37 points ago

Wow. What was the aftermath like?

[–]TokiBumblebee 89 points90 points ago

Delicious

[–]JustinBizzloads[S] 81 points82 points ago

After they suffocated it they drug it off into the bush away from us.

[–]godheem 174 points175 points ago

was it ok?

[–]squarepush3r 153 points154 points ago

made a complete recovery

[–]LordSQL 8 points9 points ago

bro

[–]NakiaIsNeat 7 points8 points ago

It ded.

[–]marcins 11 points12 points ago

A bit chewy.

[–]back_at_ya 39 points40 points ago

dragged*

[–]JayPetey 119 points120 points ago

Nope, the lions definitely used rophenol on the poor thing.

[–]DoorMarkedPirate 5 points6 points ago

You mean Rohypnol?

[–]pres82 11 points12 points ago

Worked at my frat parties.

[–]JackassPenguinass 21 points22 points ago

You raped giraffes at your frat parties? AMA?

[–]butterbeany 2 points3 points ago

I've literally experienced deepthroat AMA

[–]xCELTICx 11 points12 points ago

No lions ever give me drugs :(

[–]snarkinturtle 4 points5 points ago

All least they didn't just knock it down and start pulling it's guts out.

[–]desitheredhead 36 points37 points ago

Great Picture.. but, aww. :|

[–]humblecunt 183 points184 points ago

[–]TiagoWilson 97 points98 points ago

Too soon man. Too soon.

[–]B0SSARU 28 points29 points ago

"It's the circle of liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiife!"

[–]synicalx1 21 points22 points ago

Poor little guy :(

[–]fullcircle_bflo 0 points1 point ago

You have made an image to describe my exact thought upon seeing the giraffe's face. Thank you.

[–]birdrew 14 points15 points ago

Am I the only one that has noticed how spotty that lion is.

[–]evil_shenaniganz 8 points9 points ago

I'm pretty sure younger lions have light spots on them

[–]JustinBizzloads[S] 6 points7 points ago

That's my guess, the back two lions are juveniles and that spotting is probably just temporary.

[–]Teephphah 3 points4 points ago

Temporary spotting is nothing to worry about, but if it persists for more than a couple days, they should probably see their doctor.

[–]shaker28 1 point2 points ago

I keep getting distracted by the main lion nearly being gutted by her friend.

[–]mrizza 0 points1 point ago

been digging through this looking for someone that explained this. had no idea lions ever had that look.

[–]overweightanorexic 26 points27 points ago

I'm not a Giraffe expert but, that's looks like a west African Giraffe to me. Tanzanian Giraffes have different spots.

[–]Doesnt_Fap 19 points20 points ago

Good. Good. Question everything.

[–]CumulativeDrek 22 points23 points ago

I question your name

[–]JustinBizzloads[S] 24 points25 points ago

This was taken at the Selous Game Reserve in Tanzania. Couldn't tell you what type of giraffe that is though.

[–]overweightanorexic 69 points70 points ago

a dead one :(

[–]ThrobinWigwams 2 points3 points ago

Looks more like a long horse to me.

[–]opalorchid 0 points1 point ago

That is such a great graphic! I was trying to look at photos of actual giraffes to learn the differences, but that method wasn't very comprehensive. I worked with rothschild's and reticulated giraffes, but they were kept together and there were a few hybrids whose spots looked like that of the west african giraffes, according to the picture you posted.

[–]OrangutanTittay 1 point2 points ago

I now have you tagged as "Giraffe Expert"

[–]advillious 107 points108 points ago

you should report this to PETA

[–]Fossafossa 383 points384 points ago

Predators Eating Tall Animals?

[–]plasmalaser1 100 points101 points ago

[–]Chachoregard 91 points92 points ago

[–]UnorthodoxParadox 13 points14 points ago

I Opened it at a perfect time where when as soon as it leaves the frame, it enters the other one.

[–]safariplanet 17 points18 points ago

Please make it so they are passing it back and forth

[–]DrVoodoo 0 points1 point ago

Dammit. I've been in full downvoting mode on this gif, but this is full of win.

[–]ThankGodForInnernets 62 points63 points ago

[–]christianiverson 27 points28 points ago

Sad Giraffe needs a hug. http://i.imgur.com/rGdDy.jpg

[–]Great_Chairman_Mao 35 points36 points ago

I have no idea why I expected a different picture.

[–]marysville 5 points6 points ago

[RES ignored duplicate image]

Clicks anyway

[–]hansel4150 27 points28 points ago

Were you that close or did you have a lense on your camera?

[–]skootles 8 points9 points ago

Were you that close or did you have a lense on your camera?

As opposed to a camera without a lens?

[–]dressedAsDog 6 points7 points ago

Those pinhole hipsters!

[–]JustinBizzloads[S] 32 points33 points ago

There was a lens on the camera, but we must have been like 30 feet away. Still very close.

[–]hansel4150 24 points25 points ago

Not sure if I'm more impressed with the picture or the fact that you were only 30 feet away.

[–]DubiumGuy 5 points6 points ago

Lions are dangerous but humans are not prey animals to them. They'll ignore nearby animals and humans whilst feeding unless they get too close.

[–]Yinzer314 2 points3 points ago

These guys must have balls the size of grapefruit

[–]imkindofimpressed 7 points8 points ago

both.

[–]Exaskryz 13 points14 points ago

NO! You can't be more impressed with both. You can be more impressed with one, the other, or neither (equally impressed). Goddammit. This is not OK!

[–]stevencastle 8 points9 points ago

It looks like the lion is just trying to give him a hug

({})

[–]GeneralMillss 31 points32 points ago

That looks like an ascii vagina

forgive me...

[–]NakedButtScoot 18 points19 points ago

Slowly unzips pants...

[–]cheeseman1957 5 points6 points ago

[–]SHEEEIIIIIIITTTT 11 points12 points ago

is that.....a vagina?

[–]overtoke 2 points3 points ago

so basically, your proximity distracted the giraffe and got it killed

[–]tysonbreuer 2 points3 points ago

what focal length?

[–]DemosthenesX 21 points22 points ago

That giraffe has a bitchin' lion cape.

[–]ThunderBreeze 38 points39 points ago

Poor giraffe can't even scream for help...

[–]OneCupcakeEquals 22 points23 points ago

Poor baby giraffe.

[–]Sonomaroma 14 points15 points ago

Noooo they got Geoffrey!

[–]synbanez 16 points17 points ago

He never did want to grow up.

[–]CornChewer 13 points14 points ago

DAMN, NATCHA! YOU SCARY!!!

[–]OneHighGiraffa 12 points13 points ago

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :(

[–]redgroupclan 9 points10 points ago

Poor baby giraffe.

[–]original_locutus 7 points8 points ago

Conga line?

[–]klondikekike 25 points26 points ago

You can take real pride in that shot.

[–]ashenasylum 10 points11 points ago

You're not lion. That shot is purrfect.

[–]gen4lude 4 points5 points ago

You guys quit kitten around.

[–]jeffinfremont 1 point2 points ago

This is no longer amewsing.

[–]canthidecomments 0 points1 point ago

Relevant: How to deactivate a cat.

[–]brookiemonster 6 points7 points ago

you have successfully ruined my day.

[–]KofOaks 8 points9 points ago

But...He's ok right? Right??

[–]Thoseareballs 5 points6 points ago

That is pretty epic.

[–]tatsumakisempukyaku 2 points3 points ago

The Giraffe is ok now though! Right??

[–]sarahisamermaid 7 points8 points ago

[–]sfdmfcssfd 1 point2 points ago

sigh It's always the children...

[–]cheblehbleh 1 point2 points ago

Poor toys R us mascot.

[–]keesh 3 points4 points ago

geraffes are so dumb

[–]Cheap_Ass_Sunglasses 3 points4 points ago

"Lion? What are you doing? LION?! STAHP!!!"

[–]aaronaqua1 3 points4 points ago

I'm 6'4" so I've always had a special affection for giraffes, but that picture is so great.

[–]niceworkthere 2 points3 points ago

Also, last-in-a-lifetime

[–]Merinovich 2 points3 points ago

That giraffe is far too small, needs to be at least three times bigger

[–]Amandalovesu904 0 points1 point ago

No D:

[–]opaque22 0 points1 point ago

Damn nature, you scary.

[–]knock_harder 0 points1 point ago

I am pregnant and you just made me cry. THANKS.

[–]sloaninator 3 points4 points ago

Now just imagine that this baby giraffe is your future child. You're sitting there watching but you're not helping. Why aren't you helping? Enjoy those hormones.

[–]TheZippy49 2 points3 points ago

Oh look! The fuck I don't give

[–]D3m0nk1d 0 points1 point ago

:c

[–]Yipfrr -1 points0 points ago

once in a life time I see what you did there

[–]JefferyFrank -1 points0 points ago

Hehe, once in a lifetime shot and you got your thumb in the frame.

[–]astrograph -1 points0 points ago

:'(

[–]wemakegreatpets -1 points0 points ago

Looks like every high school dance.

[–]tophrgray -1 points0 points ago

A moment of silence for the young imguraffe.

[–]Napalm_Star21 -1 points0 points ago

Bummer... For the giraffe at least...

[–]Jabbatheslann -1 points0 points ago

"Awww, mommy, the kitties are giving the baby giraffe a hug!"

[–]Mardoxx -1 points0 points ago

And fucked it up with your hand over the lens.

[–]SurfTaco -1 points0 points ago

Gives new meaning to the concept of going for the jugular.

[–]logged_in_to_saythis -1 points0 points ago

[–]eoan -1 points0 points ago

geraffes are so dumb.

[–]ChinaCatSunfIower -1 points0 points ago

Look at how indifferent the lion in the far back looks.

[–]misanthr0p1c -1 points0 points ago

Saw the 'baby lions are ferocious' post right before this.

[–]binary0101 -1 points0 points ago

EVERYBODY CONGA!

[–]spundred -1 points0 points ago

"HALP!"

[–]ReigningTierney -1 points0 points ago

for the love of god, please crop

[–]Grant159 -1 points0 points ago

Lion.. wat r u doin... lion... stahp

[–]frgrc334 -1 points0 points ago

SNAP CRUNCH Thank god it's only a once-in-a-lifetime thing...

[–]enphinite -1 points0 points ago

How is this once in a lifetime?

[–]NoReasonToBeBored -1 points0 points ago

Hugs!

[–]CarlFromAccounting -1 points0 points ago

Nature is a cruel mistress.

[–]SUCKABAJOOM -1 points0 points ago

if this were pokemon snap that would be a 5000 point picture at least.

[–]Xysten -1 points0 points ago

[–]kujuh -1 points0 points ago

Just saying, I'm surprised nobody has asked for proof. Being that you've only had an account for 12 days and all. Not like I care, cause that's a bad ass picture. I've always wanted to go on a safari.

[–]hxcn00b666 -1 points0 points ago

poor baby :(

[–]Boughtwithaprice -1 points0 points ago

They're probably just playing

[–]ChinatownDragon -1 points0 points ago

I'm sure the lion just had a secret to whisper to the giraffe.

[–]kid_shred87 -1 points0 points ago

Should have cropped that hand out.

DAT CROP

[–]Arclite83 -1 points0 points ago

Somehow I expected a bigger 'oh shit' expression on the giraffe.

[–]UltramarinesServitor -1 points0 points ago

I see that the "oh fuck oh fuck oh fuck" face transcends species.

[–]nickbriggles -1 points0 points ago

Some lady in the frame here doing her best to kill the photo

[–]QTsexkitten -1 points0 points ago

ive been to tanzania!

[–]Crashwatcher -1 points0 points ago

Poor guy he never learned to hang out with the fat kid.

[–]IknowIhaveaproblem -1 points0 points ago

Tag, you're it!

[–]Lenned -1 points0 points ago

NOPE - Chuck Testa

[–]djv456 -1 points0 points ago

Circle of life, y u so sad?

[–]gringo4578 -1 points0 points ago

Since I haven't seen anybody else beat me to it..... DAYUM NATURE YOU SCARY!!

[–]BurakAttack -1 points0 points ago

I imaged the the giraffe with Hans Moleman's voice saying "Oh no!"

[–]DYFunnie 0 points1 point ago

This would have been worth loads of points on Pokemon Snap.

[–]AidsBeiber -1 points0 points ago

I think this should be redirected to r/aww

[–]hennyfurlopez 1 point2 points ago

Dude, wtf!! Nooo baby Giraffe, NO!!!!

[–]MonsterBlock 0 points1 point ago

Now I'm sad.

[–]DaddyPenguin 0 points1 point ago

Leonna (cuz it's a female lion): Give me a hug, Jerry!

Jerry: No Leonna. Just, no.

[–]superdarkness 0 points1 point ago

Gee, giraffe faces don't convey emotion well.

[–]Binarytobis 1 point2 points ago

You're welcome, internet.

http://i.imgur.com/k1AVh.jpg