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[–]stigner123 106 points107 points ago

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I bet that turns his brown eye blue.

[–]nirtydigger 23 points24 points ago

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That was my first thought too. "Wouldn't his anus be cold?"

But seriously, how does that not sap the heat out of his tiny body?

[–]inappropriate_input[S] 31 points32 points ago

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Apparently its not uncommon for them to use their tails like makeshift umbrellas. Snow and rain aren't exactly the same thing though, so one would hope a squirrels anus is insulated enough to allow for minimum heat dissipation in such a chilly predicament.

[–][deleted] 17 points18 points ago

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Pretty sure a squirrel has hair around his anus... dont ask how I know this

[–]Thedeepone31 8 points9 points ago

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How do you know this, munkystargate?

[–]inappropriate_input[S] 35 points36 points ago

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tshhh! I'm pretty sure this is one of those don't ask, don't tell situations.

[–]Thedeepone31 2 points3 points ago

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...Wut?

[–]plasm0dium 1 point2 points ago

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The squirrel is not shielding itself. Someone just shaved it to make a mohawk.

[–]lookingforpadre 2 points3 points ago

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Dad?

[–]Banderbear 3 points4 points ago

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HAHAHA his padre means dad, therefore his username is relevant. it's particularly funny in this case because it would be funny if his dad checked out squirrels asses, but due to the username this comment is in fact funny everywhere.

[–]HowGoogleSeesThat 2 points3 points ago

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[–]Ronald_Earnest_Paul 1 point2 points ago

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I enjoyed this.

[–]TheCuntDestroyer 2 points3 points ago

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[–]bman214 1 point2 points ago

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Afraid to go to that link because of Banderbear's talk of relevant usernames...

[–]SushiSaurus 0 points1 point ago

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I normally click links without checking the user who posted it.

It was fine when I checked it out, but in hindsight; I would not have clicked it if I saw the username beforehand.

[–]Pixelvomit 1 point2 points ago

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Only on reddit does the topic wander to squirrels hairy anuses

[–]RedditRedneck -1 points0 points ago

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As someone that shoots, skins, guts, cooks and eats squirrels - I can vouch that their assholes aren't going to freeze from this.

They've got bigger problems when I'm around anyways.

[–]Brewster-Rooster 8 points9 points ago

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one would hope a squirrels anus is insulated enough to allow for minimum heat dissipation

you don't hear that every day.....

[–]fedditor 3 points4 points ago

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"Squirrel anus insulation" makes me laugh

[–]CaptainObliviousIII 0 points1 point ago

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dude, wishes he was a honey badger.

[–]BigBurska -2 points-1 points ago

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honey badger doesnt give a SHIT about snow

[–]finnyknits -1 points0 points ago

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I believe you mean that they GIVE ZERO FUCKS about snow.

[–]Danthezooman 0 points1 point ago

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the things squirrels can do with their tails is actually quite impressive. It obviously acts as a balance but can also act as a sort of parachute should the squirrel fall, other uses include communication and a useful defense mechanism http://www.school-for-champions.com/behavior/squirrel_defenses.htm

[–]mastersprinkles -1 points0 points ago

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One can only hope for this anus insulation.

[–]stigner123 5 points6 points ago

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I would be afraid of it freezing shut and exploding when a fart comes alone.

[–]finnyknits 1 point2 points ago

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What happens when a fart comes with a friend?

[–]Agodoga 0 points1 point ago

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Your first thought is, "wouldn't his anus be cold?" I'd love to know what else goes on in your mind!

[–]redurrson 3 points4 points ago

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I bet you could use his ass as a cigar cutter.

[–]stigner123 9 points10 points ago

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I have always assumed that squirrel farts sound just like whistles....no idea why I think that.

[–]finnyknits 0 points1 point ago

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Because you're a genius.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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You want to put a cigar in its ass?

[–]mastersprinkles -1 points0 points ago

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Only if its a clean cut.

[–]angry-bird 1 point2 points ago*

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upvote for a sneaky crystal gayle reference.

[–]FingerStuckInMyButt 0 points1 point ago

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You just changed this song from my childhood for me forever... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0aT0GXW8jw

[–]dastly75 13 points14 points ago

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obligatory r/squirrels

[–]dosutono 12 points13 points ago

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Oh God Subscribe

[–]inappropriate_input[S] 5 points6 points ago

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You've opened up a whole new subreddit world for me :D I thank you for that.

[–]Squirrel_Nuts 1 point2 points ago

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Excellent.

[–]8ryan 54 points55 points ago

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Squirrel tail provides perfect cover for squirrel....checkmate Athiests.

[–]USMCsniper 28 points29 points ago

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that's only because the squirrels without the giant tail mutation died of extreme snowyness

[–]dosutono 8 points9 points ago

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...checkmate Creationists.

[–]MathiasBr 6 points7 points ago

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How can there be another checkmate in the same battle? Isn't a checkmate final? :P

[–]MoarVespenegas 13 points14 points ago

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One of the sides is not quite playing by the rules.

[–]probablyabadperson 1 point2 points ago

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It happens all the time. Simply saying "checkmate" does not mean checkmate.

The difference in chess and religion is once you show your opponent that you aren't in checkmate, they say, "Oh yeah, sorry bout that"... something quite different happens in the other scenario.

[–]bman214 2 points3 points ago

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I think you're wrong. Checkmate is checkmate even if I'm obviously wrong.

1+1=542. Checkmate, math teachers.

[–]mastersprinkles 0 points1 point ago

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so, lets just argue forever. that sounds fun. meantime the squirrel is literally freezing his ass off...

[–]OnAirJeff 4 points5 points ago

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Both sides are wrong. He's actually just self-conscious of his receding hairline.

[–]Clumpy 0 points1 point ago

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"Um... en passant."

[–]haiku_robot 8 points9 points ago

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Squirrel tail provides 
perfect cover for squirrel....
checkmate Athiests.

[–]inappropriate_input[S] 31 points32 points ago

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It has been brought to my attention that I, in my endless stupidity, typo'd "shield" in the post title. For this, I sincerely apologize. But I digress, and stealthily divert your attention to stretchy cat.

[–]SgtBanana 15 points16 points ago

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This is, really, the only way to properly address typo's.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points ago

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what you did there, i see it

[–]parsifal 3 points4 points ago

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So I guess we have a cat picture to look forward to!

[–]finnyknits 0 points1 point ago

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Me too. It'd be funny if it weren't MAKING MY EYES BLEED AAAAAAARGH!

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[–]totoro11 2 points3 points ago

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I want a picture of your dog.

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[–]blitzbom 1 point2 points ago

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Hahahahah oh my gawd. I lost it!

[–]fiveisafemme -1 points0 points ago

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):

[–]Zzoso 31 points32 points ago

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That squirrel's asshole has got to be freezing though.

[–]stanfan114 7 points8 points ago

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Fucking hive-mind.

[–]Likwidflux 0 points1 point ago

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Butt he's got an asshat!

[–]finnyknits 0 points1 point ago

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Upvote for FINALLY using " 's " properly when describing this asshole as the squirrel's.

[–]DarwinsWarrior -4 points-3 points ago

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just came to say that.

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[–]AssumedTableFlip 2 points3 points ago

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(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

[–]200balloons 6 points7 points ago

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Ha! There are regular squirrel visitors in the tree next to my balcony. Saw one of those guys do that when it was raining one time.

[–]woofers02 5 points6 points ago

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Awful lot of comments in here about squirrel anuses.

[–]tay95 3 points4 points ago

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Got a high-res on you per chance?

[–]ObscureJude 3 points4 points ago

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winter is coming.

[–]DefinedVariable 1 point2 points ago

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This squirrel was named Stark.

[–]SquirrelTactic 5 points6 points ago

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I, for one, can really appreciate this little move.

[–]fat_squirrel 5 points6 points ago

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Heh, me, too.

[–]SquirrelTactic 4 points5 points ago

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I hope you have a wide tail.

[–]fat_squirrel 2 points3 points ago

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Lots of winter fat, mostly, and thick fur.

[–]Squirrelson 4 points5 points ago

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-sniff- I miss you dad.

[–]Synapsi 4 points5 points ago

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He actually just slept on his back and his tail froze that way.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points ago

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I have no idea someone was taking a picture of me. Blush

[–]evanthesquirrel 10 points11 points ago

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that's my boy!

[–]tinyirishgirl 7 points8 points ago

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Bless its little inventive heart.

[–]Arcon1337 3 points4 points ago

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[–]Thumper86 2 points3 points ago

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Poor squirrelly, should've worked harder at nesting during the fall!

[–]TheSnop 2 points3 points ago

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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I read on another squirrel thread that they can direct more blood to their tails, which is why they whip them behind them when in danger because snakes see in infrared, so it makes them look larger.

So he is not only shielding his body from the snow but his tail is also staying warmer?

[–]finnyknits 0 points1 point ago

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I'm sorry, but this comment is way too relevant.

[–]Edenstone 2 points3 points ago

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EEEEeeeEEeeeeeEEeeEEEEEEE thats the cutest thing I've ever seen!

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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[–]timmy2step 2 points3 points ago

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I remember spraying a squirrel with a water gun from a distance one blazingly hot summer afternoon. I was very surprised when he calmly gave zero fucks and proceeded to simply shelter himself with his tail over his head.

[–]RedDaggerx 5 points6 points ago*

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oh, just a squi-

FUCK YO-

Wait, it's cute. exception made.

Don't try it again.

[–]sakulicious 2 points3 points ago

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d'aaaaaaaaaaaaaaawww, don't you just want to cuddle it? :3

[–]hollywoodbob 6 points7 points ago

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I want to take it inside and fix it a cup of cocoa.

[–]lunahlove 1 point2 points ago

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What a typical comment from a Hufflepuff.

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[–]fortheepicwin 2 points3 points ago

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Quit. Now. Nobody wants you.

[–]kescario 1 point2 points ago

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no hibernation for squirrel?

[–]MickiFreeIsNotAGirl 1 point2 points ago

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Sheilding? Really?..

[–]inappropriate_input[S] 0 points1 point ago

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We've cleared this up ;D Plus, note the correct spelling on the imgur page.

[–]MickiFreeIsNotAGirl 1 point2 points ago

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haha fair enough.

[–]Marw2 1 point2 points ago

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Block increased to 65

[–]schroddie 1 point2 points ago

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He looks SO not amused.

[–]bobbisonb 1 point2 points ago

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[–]DatAssociate 1 point2 points ago

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I like how you said shielding.

[–]MerliSYD 1 point2 points ago

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But what about it's butt?

FOR GOD'S SAKE, WON'T SOMEBODY THINK ABOUT THE BUTTS????

[–]austinwarren 1 point2 points ago

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What's snow?

[–]Smartastic 1 point2 points ago

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I cant wait to see this on TheChive.com tomorrow

[–]taacky 1 point2 points ago

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Cute things like this make feel as if these little guys, along with other mammals, are actually much smarter than we are aware of.

[–]Cyzthur 1 point2 points ago

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They are.

[–]Havoc_101 2 points3 points ago

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The Squirrels of Nimh

[–]ATendencyToOverreact 1 point2 points ago

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EVOLUTION MOTHERFUCKAZ!

[–]gwood1234 1 point2 points ago

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I've always wanted a pet squirrel.

[–]snorl4x 1 point2 points ago

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Holy shit that is fantastic, God I love me some squirrels.

[–]huevosranchers 1 point2 points ago

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So glad this wasn't SOPA

[–]JaiantPanda 1 point2 points ago

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Actually got an audible "aww" out of me.

[–]musiclover55 1 point2 points ago

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Wow that's amazing how you captured it! What setting on your camera did you use?

[–]TheBarioth 1 point2 points ago

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Awww

[–]samurailawngnome 1 point2 points ago

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Shielding itself with it's tail.. or cooling it's anus on the ground-snow?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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D'awww

[–]QtPlatypus 1 point2 points ago

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The name for the squirrel family translates as "Shade tail"

[–]npech001 1 point2 points ago

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I like how his expression is like "this is horseshit".

[–]ilostmyoldaccount 1 point2 points ago

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Oh, really? Ok then.

[–]Phetdart 1 point2 points ago

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Trolol

[–]notlongleft 1 point2 points ago

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he reminds me of a hobo

[–]brglfrgl 1 point2 points ago

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OH MY GOD

[–]esca6angel 1 point2 points ago

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AWWwwww!!!

[–]CarrionLuggage 1 point2 points ago

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Not shielding from the snow. It's keeping warm.

[–]yhalothr 1 point2 points ago

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Bottoms up!

[–]amyelizabeth88 1 point2 points ago

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I need a tail

[–]EnderKilla 1 point2 points ago

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My first thought when I saw this, if it's cold, shouldn't you save it?

[–]rabaraba 1 point2 points ago

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Winter is coming.

[–]usualsuspects 1 point2 points ago

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Clever squirrel.

[–]littleone5 1 point2 points ago

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Super kool, and smart

[–]fell-off-the-spiral 1 point2 points ago

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That's one pissed off looking squirrel/

[–]HopeRidesAlone 1 point2 points ago

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As a Canadian.. I approve of this.

[–]StarvingSquirrel 1 point2 points ago

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That's my cousin FreezingSquirrel!

[–]ironicallynotironic 1 point2 points ago

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I live in New England and I just showed my girlfriend this picture. We have an army of squirrels that come to our window and beg for food which we used to always throw scraps out to. A few months ago they broke in when we weren't home by clawing holes in two of our screens and eating all the food in our pantry. I just showed her this and she said "awww feed it bread"

This story is pointless, but it made me lol.

[–]mojokabobo 1 point2 points ago

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Dr. Glorvenberbs - lecturing to the Idaho Department of Animal Safety about the importance of squirrels wearing pants.

[–]benjaweiner 1 point2 points ago

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no i think this is a tail-less squirrel with an epic mullet. in the snow.

[–]Bodie1550 1 point2 points ago

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Looks familiar. I took this one a few years ago.

[–]eyeveethevagionista 1 point2 points ago

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Well if they would just let us pet them, they wouldnt have to worry about being stuck out in the snow.

[–]CptQuestionMark 1 point2 points ago

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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[–]cive666 1 point2 points ago

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HAHA, stupid squirrel, his tail is part of him.

[–]sarah_jean 1 point2 points ago

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Fur is murder. No exceptions.

[–]Kimalyn[!] 2 points3 points ago

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Jeeezuss Chriiiissst this is adorable!!!

[–]irrational0ptimist 0 points1 point ago

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That squirrel looks painfully cold.

[–]pointyonions 0 points1 point ago

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So cute!

[–]PossiblyTrolling 0 points1 point ago

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HIS LIL POOPER'S GONNA GET COLD

[–]Indica785 0 points1 point ago

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I before E except after C!

[–]drove_over_it 0 points1 point ago

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OH NO!

[–]Hamster536 0 points1 point ago

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This exact picture has been my screensaver for months now. Why didn't I post it here? Damn it!!!

[–]Self_Hating_Liberal -1 points0 points ago

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That's cool. SOPA removed the last squirrel I tried to look at.

[–]Exodia -2 points-1 points ago

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good squirrel

[–]Teh_Ent -2 points-1 points ago*

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I heard they do that when they have diarrhea and don't want poop all on the tail.

[–]Dysalot 1 point2 points ago

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When they have a butt? Did you mean diarrhea?

[–]Teh_Ent 0 points1 point ago

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Rofl, auto correct you silly bastard you win again.

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points ago

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Do people not realize how dumb "Just a <insert thing>" sounds after a while?

[–]i_toss_salad -1 points0 points ago

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Downvoted for using "just" in the title.

[–]montagv3 -3 points-2 points ago

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you probably thought that squirrel was shielding itself from the snow..

Chuck Testa

[–]relevantusername- -3 points-2 points ago

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Oh, just this. Oh, just that. If you honestly think it's no big deal, why upload it?