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BECAUSE SCIENCE (imgur.com)

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[–]fat_and_stupid 142 points143 points ago

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This clip caused outrage in the uk after The Sun picked up the story, successfully had a campaign to rescue the donkey, they called him Blackie link

[–]fishrobe 19 points20 points ago

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Russian stringer Anna Shlyakhtenko has been feeding the grateful donkey apples, cucumbers and sweetcorn

that's a hilariously happy ending.

[–]MAKE_THIS_POLITICAL 4 points5 points ago

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I'd go for being fed delicious treats by Russian women. Sure.

[–]molrobocop 2 points3 points ago

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The first time I read it as "stripper"

[–]pingu_warrior 7 points8 points ago

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Blackie was picked by the residents of a Spanish village to take part in an obscure fiesta which involved him being dragged through the streets and beaten.

wtf is wrong with people. How is this something you enjoy?

[–]ThePowerglove 4 points5 points ago

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Its the Spanish. They're the same people who enjoy enraging a bull and then slaughtering it. Oh and they started the Inquisition AND destroyed South and Central America. So this is really no surprise.

[–]publiclibraries 24 points25 points ago

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Came to the comments looking for more info. Thanks for being the only one to even try. I appreciate it.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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A more famous case was a donkey named Blackie, who was supposed to be dragged and beaten in a festival. This donkey's name was Anapka. Easily confused, both were mentioned in the article.

[–]hulk_krogan 8 points9 points ago

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Rescue him? How'd they keep him up there for so long?

[–]nerdingout 1 point2 points ago

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i don't get it, whats stopping the owner from buying another donkey ?

[–]glasstablechair 1 point2 points ago

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Probably nothing, but it does slow down the donkey sailing shenanigans.

[–]KryptosV2 1 point2 points ago

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It caused outrage after they rescued the donkey?

[–]arkanus 1 point2 points ago

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The story goes that The Sun dispatched Hugh Whittow - while the Daily Star sent Don Mackay - to save the beast.

Whittow secured the buy-up, but foolishly put Blackie out to pasture for the night. Mackay took the opportunity to snatch an exclusive rescue for the Daily Star.

So Mackay stole the donkey after a contract selling it to Whittow had been signed? Is this some sort of fun rivalry between these papers or did Mackay go to Spain with the intent of stealing this donkey?

I found this part of the story very confusing.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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I was hoping you were gonna say it was actually an island evacuation that The Sun turned into animal abuse.

[–]SapientSlut 87 points88 points ago

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The first time I saw this .gif, it was titled "Mexican Space Program"

I felt bad for even smirking

[–]Phenomena0 11 points12 points ago

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Holy shit, damn you... I came in here about to rant about animal cruelty, but after reading that I couldn't stop laughing. :(

[–]SapientSlut 6 points7 points ago

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I know! I'm sorry :(

[–]alvinrod 2 points3 points ago

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M.A.S.A.

[–]Kuonji 237 points238 points ago

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They mis-heard the donkey. He actually said he likes Sarah Palin.

[–]chris-martin 43 points44 points ago

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They didn't mishear him.

[–]AlexKavli 5 points6 points ago

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This took me longer to laugh at than it should have.

[–][deleted] 52 points53 points ago

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I blame the rap music. People should never put their asses in the air.

[–]clarient 1 point2 points ago

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Relevant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J6MkqtnuB4

[–]asshatclowns 2 points3 points ago

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relevant

[–]unsoundguy -3 points-2 points ago

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As do I blame rap but asses in the air....never bad...ok well this once not so much with the goodness.

[–]radams713 19 points20 points ago

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What assholes. :<

[–]UndersizedDesire 331 points332 points ago

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This is not funny. It's cruel.

[–]darwin2500 141 points142 points ago

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Probably why it wasn't submitted to r/funny...

[–]silkforcalde 70 points71 points ago

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r/wtf is approximately 11 billion times funnier than r/funny

[–]Hormander 5 points6 points ago

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Trillion.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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We also use more capitalization and punctuations. Quite the educated scoundrels.

[–]SeparateCzechs 63 points64 points ago

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I used to work for the St. Louis Zoo. It was always a last resort to tranquilize an animal for a medical procedure, because prey animals would frequently die of stress. Just go into shock just from being tranquilized and going prone. It was like something in the genes would mercifully assume they were about to be disemboweled and let them check out painlessly before the predator commenced eating them. There was nothing to tell them that it's cool you'll wake in a few hours with a headache. There was always a risk that if we interfered with an animal(particularly the herbivores), we would lose that animal.

This shit is beyond cruel. The fear and stress that animal experienced, even if it survived, is nothing it can understand and adapt to. Science my ass. Stupid fucking humans... think everything else is on the planet to amuse them.

[–]IronicFiretruck 12 points13 points ago

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In addition to the fact that it's probably going to land in the middle of the ocean and drown.

[–]SeparateCzechs 4 points5 points ago

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Reading further down, this donkey survived and was rescued after a public outcry. But yeah, I thought about that too.

[–]randyjohns 2 points3 points ago

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Article of death

[–]steelcitykid 0 points1 point ago

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I hope they all died (or will die) slowly and painfully. Motherfuckers. I hate people.

[–]qwrirq 10 points11 points ago

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ýou are people too.

[–]steelcitykid 1 point2 points ago

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I'm a person, that's a group of grade a-assholes torturing an innocent animal.

[–]mysteryteam 0 points1 point ago

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I just think of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pxs6s8wTKgk

[–]butterisbetter 5 points6 points ago

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Because assholes.

[–]WolvesAtOldGilsDoor 7 points8 points ago

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I hoping for the donkey to take a massive shit out of fear and it fly back into their faces.

[–]Rawrgasm 3 points4 points ago

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I have to go now. My people need me.

[–]jessethebeast 11 points12 points ago

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This kills the burro.

[–]smallboy 33 points34 points ago

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That is just fucking cruel. How the fuck do people think this is a good idea? No regard for other species.

[–]LeGnosis 8 points9 points ago

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I agree, fucking despicable and inexcusable.

[–]marvelous_molester 17 points18 points ago

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No regard for other species kind of seems like something every fucking species on the face of the earth has in common with us.

[–]I_PACE_RATS 10 points11 points ago

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Yes, well, the potential in human beings is that, unlike other species, we can occasionally rise above the baser instincts; for example, take not attacking or murdering potential opponents. Seeking to hold high regard for other species, even if it isn't shared by other species, is still laudable.

[–]MBSquared 1 point2 points ago

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Like wearing their skin as clothing, or raising them in cages where they attempt to commit suicide (the only time any species other than us has ever been recorded to commit suicide), or raising them to be dependent on us (dogs/cats), or using them for testing only to benefit our own species, or using them as transportation or to carry heavy loads, or allowing hundreds of thousands of species die off because some business doesn't care about its pollution.

Yeah, we care so much about other species.

[–]MAKE_THIS_POLITICAL 1 point2 points ago

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That's no excuse to attach a donkey to a flying machine of any kind, son.

[–]MBSquared 2 points3 points ago

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Not once in my entire reply did I mention anything about it being an excuse, nor did I mention anything about the donkey. I replied to his comment that stated we seek to hold high regard for other species.

You sir, are seeing things.

[–]CaptainTurtle 2 points3 points ago

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I agree with squared, he's got a good point.

[–]who8877 1 point2 points ago

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Why do you hate animals???

[–]MBSquared -2 points-1 points ago

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You I like.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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Yet we pride ourselves on not being like every other species. Our species is delusional.

[–]marvelous_molester 1 point2 points ago

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We are superior in intelligence and we are the dominant species so that certainly carries some weight. I don't believe we should be held to a higher standard as some omnipotent gods of the earth that have to use compassion to make the world a living paradise for all of the critters on here. Like any other animal, we kill and eat anything we can to ensure our own survival, this doesn't make us primitive or stupid, it's just part of nature and I've never seen anything wrong with it.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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I think that one of the benefits of being human is that we are capable of holding ourselves to a higher standard. Some of us choose to exercise this capability while others do not. There are rational reasons for doing so - looking out for only one's self will ensure survival at the expense of others. Looking out for only one's tribe will keep the tribe alive at the expense of other societies. Looking out for every actor which exists will bring benefit to all. The rational part comes in when one considers that memes tend to spread, which means that taking an egalitarian approach will influence others to take it which will in turn benefit the original actor. It's the difference between a zero-sum and non-zero-sum view of the world. This also demonstrates the essence of the problem.

[–]tautologies 4 points5 points ago

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empathy is a trait humans (can) have. we also have the cognitive capacity to evaluate the moral of what we are doing.

[–]siouxsie_sioux 1 point2 points ago

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Not to mention the damage that might have been done to the parachute.

[–]smallboy -1 points0 points ago

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Nailed it

[–]gijyun 6 points7 points ago

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D:

[–]MegaJoshX 7 points8 points ago

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Fuck those guys. For real.

[–]Slimey79 2 points3 points ago

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Get your ass to Mars

[–]slagahthor 2 points3 points ago

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Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *And I just pissed a little.

[–]CantSeeShit 2 points3 points ago

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I wanna laugh but reddit wont allow me to

[–]CoolStarryBras 10 points11 points ago

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What. The. Fuck.

[–]barkhorse 4 points5 points ago

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The very first time I've said, out loud, "what the fuck" after seeing something in /r/WTF.

Not that there haven't been more disgusting, revolting, etc. kinds of posts here ... I just cannot for the life of me think of why you would want to do this.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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We should do what many cultures of the past have done, and instead of calling these people evil or whatever, let us thank the donkey for flying for us. Thank you, donkey.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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they better all burn in hell

[–]srwim 1 point2 points ago

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Found it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEep5BrexT0

[–]FatTonyRose 3 points4 points ago

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Me: Awesome!

Fiance: Oh no! Did they do that on purpose?!?

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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I hope she's pretty. Or can make a really good sandwich or...something.

[–]Louche 10 points11 points ago

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What an ass.

[–]chronodestroyer -1 points0 points ago

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They need to stop horsing around.

[–]DaCeph -2 points-1 points ago

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They're marely enjoying themselves.

[–]gimpbully 1 point2 points ago

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"Si, claro, fly"

[–]guitarwarrior96 1 point2 points ago

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...I don't....why...how the......actual fuck....the....ehh......

[–]TheGallery 1 point2 points ago

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It's a really terrible thing to abuse an animal like this, truly. However... I lol'd

[–]Kronogor 1 point2 points ago

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ahahahahahah what a jackass

[–]Widdis 1 point2 points ago

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Wait this is considered fucked up by the Reddit community? Oh internet how far you have fallen.

[–]torilikefood 0 points1 point ago

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We aren't /b/ and this isn't a cat.

[–]Yeawhateverman 4 points5 points ago

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Well, he's going to drown.

[–]breakfastman 8 points9 points ago

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Horses/Donkies and the like actually swim pretty damn well.

[–]happybadger 4 points5 points ago

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A lot of D-day paratroopers were drowned when their parachutes became tangled around them as they tried to escape the marshes. The donkey is secured in his parachute and can't escape it.

[–]Tfeth282 2 points3 points ago

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Dude, you don't just launch equestrians into the ocean with a parachute! It's not nice!

[–]TeddyBane 2 points3 points ago

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Thaaaaaat's not cool.

[–]Matt416 3 points4 points ago

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That is fucked up. Poor guy.

[–]hilldawgg 1 point2 points ago

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this is inexcusable.

[–]essejpatterson 2 points3 points ago

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this is absolutely terrible

[–]MindBonk 1 point2 points ago

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Looks like someone is trying to appease the sky god with a sacrificial goat, Except they messed up and launched a donkey...

[–]skrumf 1 point2 points ago

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So sad :(

[–]glatts 2 points3 points ago

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Ok, it's safe for the American tourists!

[–]fondlemyheart 0 points1 point ago

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I don't want to randomly click on a link and see an animal being abused. Could we please create a filter for this, or at least put it in the title? I don't want to see that.

[–]MAKE_THIS_POLITICAL 4 points5 points ago

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I think it's easy to filter it, there's an unsubscribe from wtf link right there.

[–]CaptainTurtle 0 points1 point ago

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Well it's different watching an animal die. not funny, or weird. Cruel.

[–]SSHeretic 2 points3 points ago

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The good news is the donkey survived.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEep5BrexT0

[–]CaptainTurtle 1 point2 points ago

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Wow thanks for that.

[–]sweetlifeofawiseman 0 points1 point ago

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thanks!

[–]originalcuntscabs 0 points1 point ago

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You're a fucking fag. Reddit is amazing in the fact of content you can post. I wouldn't doubt this is your first time to an internet media/info sharing site. You must be an old fart to take such serious offence to this.

[–]fondlemyheart 0 points1 point ago

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Actually, I'm a normal seventeen year old girl.
You must be a twelve year old to call me a "fag" and an "old fart" because I have a different opinion from you.
Internet balls, ACTIVATE.

[–]kindaallovertheplace 0 points1 point ago

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Heart attack imminent.

[–]martls6 0 points1 point ago

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plenty of dogs go flying,like this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECTnFQlNgZw

[–]skindog 0 points1 point ago

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relevant

[–]Twisted_Fate 0 points1 point ago

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Because The Sun is the hero we deserve, but not the one we need right now.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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Well, they must feel like asses.

[–]DesertTripper 0 points1 point ago

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Did it end up dead in an elevator at the Biltmore?

Oh, that was a mule. Sorry, just love that movie.

[–]TheAwesomestKyle 0 points1 point ago

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TO THE GODS WITH YOU!!!!!!!

[–]skunkalope 0 points1 point ago

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:'(

[–]WardX732 0 points1 point ago

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That's just cruel, donkeys are afraid of heights.

[–]elmarko44 0 points1 point ago

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para la ciencia!

[–]pauldy 0 points1 point ago

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Here is the video where you can hear the donkey isn't baying and the children on the beach aren't crying in horror everyone seems to think it's pretty funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTYQPkm653s

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[–]theElegantWorm -3 points-2 points ago*

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hey, I used to run a parasailing boat! im not sure why someone would do this, but provided they made sure the donkey didnt drown I dont think this really hurts it. depending on the donkeys disposition it might be freaking out though...edit hah, suck my dick reddit

[–]AJay17 0 points1 point ago

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i hope every one of those people die

[–]insidli -2 points-1 points ago

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I hope those people die.

[–]simplystunned 0 points1 point ago

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Why?

[–]mouseparty -4 points-3 points ago

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BECAUSE SCIENCE

[–]Brudus 0 points1 point ago

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ahhh, the old mexican aerial bomber.

[–]DaCeph 0 points1 point ago

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ITT: Buzz Killingtons

[–]betaincident -4 points-3 points ago

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Neighhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!

[–]Mr_Plinkett -1 points0 points ago

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Oh shut the fuck up you fucking pussies. The donkey lived, now get the fuck over it. How does this interfere with your life?

[–]AllGrayEryDay -5 points-4 points ago

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Make a man out of him!

[–][deleted] -2 points-1 points ago

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FOR DRUNK SCIENCE

[–]samebdayasnaruto -2 points-1 points ago

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what sick bastards can upvote something like this? Oh yeah, this is the internet

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