George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social

Could we please stop denigrating wild animals by associating them with the worst possible human traits? I'm thinking in particular of loan sharks, weasel politicians, wolves in sheep's clothing and Laurence Fox.

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@peterkurze.bsky.social [ View ] May 20, 2024 at 13:12 UTC

If you build a better language they will use it

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The Rt Hon Lady Kidman @nicolekidmansnose.bsky.social [ View ] May 20, 2024 at 12:44 UTC

Calling a woman a cow should be a compliment, not an insult. Beautiful, noble animals.

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Ronald Steenblik @ronsteenblik.bsky.social [ View ] May 20, 2024 at 12:15 UTC

Also “dirty dogs” and “cat burglars”.

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Mike @whisperingwind.co.uk [ View ] May 20, 2024 at 12:29 UTC

"Laurence Fox” 😆😆

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Pascal 🇪🇺 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 @pascalr57.bsky.social [ View ] May 20, 2024 at 14:20 UTC

Comparing a Fox to Laurence is beyond the pale.

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Mr Why do you Fucking Want to Know? @timsewell.bsky.social [ View ] May 20, 2024 at 12:20 UTC

That's batty.

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Quentin Scouflaire @geol.bsky.social [ View ] May 20, 2024 at 13:47 UTC

What about 'prom otter'?

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