Man Accused of Ripping Head Off Live Duck in Hotel Lobby

Fox News and Associated Press ^ | September 23, 2007 | Unknown

[decimon]

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A man was in custody Sunday after police said he ripped the head off a tame duck that lived in a hotel lobby's ornamental pond.

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"He was allegedly drunk," Wuorinen said.

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"I think Embassy Suites needs to take another look at this and review how they keep ducks safe, or use fish like most hotels would use," Shields said.

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[decimon]

Much harder to rip the head off a fish.

[cmsgop]

Oh Great, No more Free Cocktail Hour.....

[xcamel]

Drunk or not, that’s really sick...

[chessplayer]

He needs his head ripped off.

[Publius]

Afl-a-a-a-a-——

[proxy_user]

Introducing....the corporate duck protection squad! Armed with powerful weapons, these officers will patrol the lobbies of hotels everywhere, and protect innocent ducks from unwarranted assaults by drunken patrons.

[stephenjohnbanker]

“He needs his head ripped off.”

I would have tossed him a cactus..................

[decimon]

Introducing....the corporate duck protection squad!

Duckwater.

[chessplayer]

“a hotel security guard and others watched, police said.”

I think the hotel should can the “guard,” also.

[pax_et_bonum]

"I think Embassy Suites needs to take another look at this and review how they keep ducks safe, or use fish like most hotels would use," Shields said.

Er.. no.

Instead, hotel guests should use basic guest etiquette and refrain from ripping heads off live animals.

[cripplecreek]

Yesterday my father asked if I wanted to choke his chicken. He has a stuffed chicken that clucks and squirms around if you squeeze it’s neck.

Dad is “unusual”. Down south I think they would call him “special”.

[decimon]

Yesterday my father asked if I wanted to choke his chicken. He has a stuffed chicken that clucks and squirms around if you squeeze it’s neck.

Maybe that's what kept him from choking you when you were a teen. Assuming you're not a teen. If you are then move.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

A couple of local talk show yutz’s were discussing this, this AM. They decided that this was no worse than people like me who duck hunt in the fall. They decided that this “gentleman” was well within his rights.

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

Local coverage.....http://www.startribune.com/462/story/1440073.html

[decimon]

The 26-year-old Denver businessman...

This should help his image back at the office.

[Chickensoup]

to take another look at this and review how they keep ducks safe,

Life is never completely safe...what do you want to do, trade freedom for security and expect it to work?

[Sloth]

Dad is “unusual”. Down south I think they would call him “special”.

Bless his heart.

[decimon]

Life is never completely safe...what do you want to do, trade freedom for security and expect it to work?

Well, that did work for the ducks. Up to a point.

[Chickensoup]

Well, that did work for the ducks. Up to a point.

That’s my point...just like Europe...it doesnt work in the long run...

[Fester Chugabrew]

ROFL!

[decimon]

[org.whodat]

That is a stupid statement!

[org.whodat]

A couple of local talk show yutz’s were discussing this, this AM. They decided that this was no worse than people like me who duck hunt in the fall. They decided that this “gentleman” was well within his rights.

Wrong, it was a tame duck and therefore personal property. The man needs some serious help!

[humblegunner]

Instead, hotel guests should use basic guest etiquette and refrain from ripping heads off live animals.

Darn straight.

Kill the little darlings first, then rip off their little heads.

[grjr21]

The whole quote is even better

Tim Shields, general counsel with the Minnesota Federated Humane Societies. Shields said the incident was "unconscionable," and that having live ducks in a hotel lobby puts them at risk of being stepped on or run over by suitcases.

 

 

 

Especially if the suitcase is camaflaged in crocodile skin 

 

[mkjessup]

Release the perp on his own recognizance, and send him to New York City as one of the official ‘greeters’ for Iranian Lil Fuehrer Ahmadinejad.

Be sure to tell Ahmadinejad that it is an American customary welcome gesture to quack like a duck when meeting average Americans for the first time.

[tlb]

>>>ST. PAUL, Minn. — A man was in custody Sunday after police said he ripped the head off a tame duck that lived in a hotel lobby’s ornamental pond.

Police suspect fowl play.

[teenyelliott]

hotel guests should use basic guest etiquette and refrain from ripping heads off live animals

Yes, I do suppose that would be proper. titter

[teenyelliott]

There is a difference between cruelty and hunting.

There is also a difference between killing a pet, while traumatizing bystanders, and shooting wild game with other hunters.

[teenyelliott]

with yer teeth

[MarkL]

My first thought was, "One too many AFLAC commercials!"

Mark

[MarkL]

Instead, hotel guests should use basic guest etiquette and refrain from ripping heads off live animals.

Unless they're staying at the "Ozzy Ozbourne Bed and Breakfast."

Mark

[pax_et_bonum]

Yes, I do suppose that would be proper. titter

Emily Post covers that very thoroughly.

I believe it's in chapter four, "Duck Etiquette."

I consulted it before constructing my homepage.

:-D

[pax_et_bonum]

Especially if the suitcase is camaflaged in crocodile skin

Oh, the irony.

;-)

If I were walking through a hotel lobby with live ducks waddling around, it wouldn't be the ducks I'd be worried about stepping on.

[pax_et_bonum]

Unless they're staying at the "Ozzy Ozbourne Bed and Breakfast."

LOL!!!

[pax_et_bonum]

Darn straight.

Kill the little darlings first, then rip off their little heads.

Obviously you've been reading Emily Post.

Don't forget to hold out your pinky when you have your morning coffee...

[pax_et_bonum]

Police suspect fowl play.

lol!

Did you see my homepage?