24 December 2013

Yes, raise your possum, good people of Brasstown!

About two years ago I have reported on the feud between the mighty PETA and the people of Brasstown, North Carolina. The chief protagonists of the story were: the possum, which is raised to the top of the tree and lowered down as part of the local tradition, to be released afterword to attend to its usual business:


and a colorful leg that belongs to a PETA Director Delcianna Winders, a chief meddler in the Brasstown affairs:


In that post I have offered to replace the possum by that leg (or a reasonable facsimile thereof) to raise and lower as a local totem.

But the tradition won for now:
A North Carolina judge ruled on Monday that a mountain town's New Year’s Eve celebration can include the lowering of a captured possum at midnight as planned despite protests from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
So: Merry Christmas and happy New Year to the folks of Brasstown, NC. May all of you and your possums be healthy and happy!

14 comments:

SnoopyTheGoon said...

Hang 'em high! (And the Octopus, too.)

SnoopyTheGoon said...

Heh. I liked the trucks better, though.

SnoopyTheGoon said...

I suppose when he rubbed his stomach, that was a sign of, what?, hunger?, or internal pain?

SnoopyTheGoon said...

Indeed.

SnoopyTheGoon said...

I hope the almighty Chuck doesn't read this, for your sake ;-)

SnoopyTheGoon said...

A message to Bibi to keep the powder dry.

SnoopyTheGoon said...

I fail to be impressed by people who fight with their feet.

SnoopyTheGoon said...

It is a better tradition than their last one. They would tie a member of PETA on a pole. Spread hay and wood under his/her feet. Smear lard on their clothing and body. Then set him/her on fire. All this while singing Silent Night.

A much better tradition. These yokels can't sing.

SnoopyTheGoon said...

;-)

SnoopyTheGoon said...

Well, come to think of it, could be a good idea too.

SnoopyTheGoon said...

Keep the Possum, flying, Brasstown!

SnoopyTheGoon said...

Thanks, Snoopy for this and the other Christmas posts.
Wish you and yours a Happy New Year!

PS: Sorry I have not been commenting lately. But I hope to start again in the new year on what has been posted here, including the Duck Dynasty mess!

SnoopyTheGoon said...

Yep, as high as possible.

SnoopyTheGoon said...

And the same to you, David, and surely - come by more.