Ben Stiller Apologizes for Offending Ferret Lovers.

http://www.nypost.com/entertainment ^ | Jan 9th,2004

[missyme]

January 9, 2004 -- BEN Stiller and Jennifer Aniston have an easy chemistry in the romantic comedy "Along Came Polly" - but no love was lost between Stiller and the ferret who plays a pivotal comic role in the film. Stiller was bitten on the chin by his fuzzy co-star while shooting the final scene - and obviously he's still smarting.

[cmsgop]

They are kinda Musky Too......

[dirtboy]

"He did this crazy turnaround thing and literally attached himself to my chin," Stiller said, "and then he didn't let go. He was holding on to my chin. It was completely surreal. This ferret was on my chin.

Sounds kinda like Bill Murray's experiences with Scooter on the set of Ground Hog Day. There is a lesson there for actors seeking to work with co-stars who have teeth bigger than their brains - be it a ferret or Barbra Streisand.

[Old Sarge]

"It's not the warmest, cuddliest animal," she said. "It's just a big rat at the end of the day."

So is Jennifer Anniston.

[Dan Evans]

Ferrets will burn your house down if you aren't careful. They love to gnaw on electrical cords. Had a friend who lost a lot frozen meat when her ferret chewed through the wiring behind her fridge.

Get a rat.

[missyme]

You must not watch "Friends" LOL

[missyme]

Totally agree especially regarding Barbara.

[Old Sarge]

I couldn't care less. She hates the President; she hates the troops, and therefore by extension, me.

The feeling is mutual.

[F16Fighter]

There's been a lot of discussion on the ferret Web sites," Staci Wilson, 37, of Ferrets Magazine, told The Post. "People are upset with the actors for saying disparaging things about ferrets..."

And has 'Gerbils Magazine' gotten an apology out of Richard Gere yet?

[missyme]

LOL......I will have to research that one...I think GERE has given up Gerbils for Buddah.

[Cicero]

One of our sons had some pet rats for a while, and although we were dubious at first they were really very friendly and gentle. They used to run up and down his arms and sit on his head.

His girlfriend, on the other hand, had a couple of ferrets that she kept in our house for a while, and I couldn't see that they had any redeeming social value.

[Keith in Iowa]

>>There is a lesson there for actors seeking to work with co-stars who have teeth bigger than their brains - be it a ferret or Barbra Streisand.

Nomination for Quote du Jour...

[missyme]

Apparently you have to spend time training them if you want to create a friendly little pet, I think I will stick to Cats and Dogs.

[Hot Tabasco]

Ferrets stink no matter how often you wash them in the sink........

[SouthernFreebird]

One rabies shot...? did they actually check to see if this animal had rabies...? cause us poor folk down here had to have a series of shots for suspected rabies.

[Buck W.]

"It's just a big rat at the end of the day."

No. Ferrets aren't rodents at all. They're related to otters, skunks, and minks. I've had ferrets as pets (have one now) and have found them to be gentle and affectionate.

[dirtboy]

ping

[kingu]

Ferrets are against the law in California, yet just like every other illegal alien, you can walk into any pet store and find products made for ferrets. I'm of a mind to deport the ferrets when we deport the other illegal aliens, though I suppose there's some people in the world who find them enjoyable.

[dirtboy]

One rabies shot...? did they actually check to see if this animal had rabies...? cause us poor folk down here had to have a series of shots for suspected rabies.

It was just a booster. Successful Hollywood actors get a full series of shots to protect against bites from gossip columnists.

[Rebelbase]

This would be news:

Ben Stiller Richard Gere Apologizes for Offending Ferret Gerbil Lovers.