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Talking Birds Quote by Doug Hiser

“So, you are now talking to birds?” Hanlon glanced back from looking up at the tree the crow sat in and said, “Not all birds, just crows, oh, and hawks and eagles, sometimes ospreys, but never vultures.” She laughed at his attempt at humor, “Why don’t you talk to vultures?” “Well, Sassy, because…” quote by Doug Hiser
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““So, you are now talking to birds?” Hanlon glanced back from looking up at the tree the crow sat in and said, “Not all birds, just crows, oh, and hawks and eagles, sometimes ospreys, but never vultures.” She laughed at his attempt at humor, “Why don’t you talk to vultures?” “Well, Sassy, because vultures aren’t very good conversationalists. Doug Hiser -Montana Mist coming soon 2010””

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About This Quote

The speaker humorously distinguishes between talking to various birds, implying that some creatures are less suitable for conversation.

In simple terms: Not all birds are good conversationalists.

Key Takeaway

Choose your audience wisely.

Themes

humor communication choice species

Mood

playful lighthearted thoughtful

Type

anecdotal conversational

When to use this quote

  • storytelling
  • creative writing
  • dialogue
  • character development

Key Concepts

social dynamics anthropomorphism

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we assign human traits to animals?
  • What does the choice of birds reveal about the speaker?
A Different Perspective

The joke may oversimplify animal behavior and ignore deeper meanings.

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