i’m glad to see that i’m not the only one who wondered where the Kiwi was!

Such a cute commericial!

WOW all these comments! I live in Wa. state and have not seen this. I love it. It’s only about IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO for some one not abusing birds, for cryin out loud.

Hey, I could’ve included examples.

There’s a Berthaservant fanclub? That worries me.

Not because we all don’t love him and Theo but that’s about two steps from RP fanfic slash.

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Slightly OT, but does anyone else remember a spot on one of those “human interest” shows where a guy ACTUALLY DID THIS with his pet bird? Can’t remember if it was a duck, goose or some sort of falcon.

I seem to remember that the wing had been damaged so the little guy could flap it around but couldn’t get up on his own anymore. The owner did it because he thought his pal missed the sensation of being in the air and they did seem to enjoy it.

When I saw this I thought of that clip and wondered if that was the inspiration.

And I’d rather glide with an emu than an ostrich. That would take at least three gliders.

Well, *I* might hang-glide with an emu.

OK, first – They weren’t really flying. It was a green screen special effect. Also, ET didn’t really fly and Harrison Ford is not actually an archeologist.

Next – It’s a metaphor. The add is not suggesting that you, upon wininng the lottery, go out and strap flightless birds into a hangglider. It’s about helping people once you get the opportunity.

Finally – Metaphor or not, no one, NO one, no ONE is going to go out and hangglide with an emu. Not even if it’s on the TEE-vee.

Sweet Flying Spaghetti Monster.

I used to work at the world’s largest hang gliding school. We had this guy who used to fly with his miniature poodle. It loved it. The silly little dog even chased after him from the ground while he landed sometimes. He had a little harness just like the penguin. Real or not it is totally possible even if this video is fake.

I just love, LOVE the penguin flapping its tiny wings.