The First Sign That 2012 Will Be The Vikings' Year
This evening, while engaging in some work-related nerdery. . .and I'm not sure that's even a real word, but work with me here. . .I came across one of the first signs that 2012 will be a much better year for the Vikings than this past season was. Granted, that's not a high hurdle to clear, but still.
No, it turns out that a couple from Pennsylvania went out to empty some of the traps they have in their yard to keep rodents away from their numerous bird feeders, and found a purple squirrel. Yes, the squirrel was purple. That's the squirrel up there in the corner.
Nobody knows how it was that the squirrel came to be purple, although numerous theories have been advanced. The couple in the story, Percy and Connie Emert, make their home in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania, so it's probably just a matter of time before the squirrel starts fist-pumping, walking around with a fauxhawk, and getting involved in a relationship with Snooki.
And, if you're interested, the purple squirrel has its own FaceBook page and its own Twitter account. . .because really, why wouldn't it?
But, if you believe in omens. . .well, this has to have some meaning for our favorite football team, doesn't it? Unless you think the squirrel is connected to the Baltimore Ravens somehow, which is clearly not the case.
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No, because it was released
That signifies a breakout year.
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by Christopher Gates on Feb 10, 2012 7:50 AM CST up reply actions
Is it still a breakout if its intentionally released?
Now if it had chewed its way out of that wire cage somehow.. I’d be impressed.
by REVENGE4KLUWE on Feb 10, 2012 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
It has to be a good sign
It’s living in a dump that’s as bad as the Metrodome. :)
"You're pissed because we went after a committed guy? Guess what, we got 9 guys who better go do it again. Do it a little harder next time." Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer.
Gotta say that I enjoy reading a shout-out to my old stomping grounds here on DN :-)
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by blackjackfishtaco on Feb 10, 2012 10:20 AM CST reply actions
Obviously a good sign
The bro that found it is named percy. Either he (our Percy) is gonna take the mvp this year or he just got a strange new nickname.
by IL PurpleRain on Feb 10, 2012 1:40 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I have to say
this is the best article I’ve read. Ever. I will now secretly be cheering for the Vikings and your new mascott.
It's turkey, Lions and Macy's. Any other combination is just ludicrous.
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