Posted by colin wallace on March 25, 2002, at 9:18:47
In reply to Good one! Damn fine. (nm) » crepuscular, posted by Zo on March 25, 2002, at 6:58:00
Distraction is a term commonly used in the esoteric field of vetinary neuroscience, a branch of animal medicine research pioneered by that most eminent vetinary neuroticist, Ivan Bregginovsky.Bregginovsky postulates that the often over-burdened domestic mule will sometimes diplay signs of mental lassitude and distress,similar to those exhibited by battle weary troops.This distress manifests itself in the mules desire to colour its own genitalia green, often employing borrowed combat fatigues for this purpose, when paint is unavailable.
The distraction manouevre is a novel method Bregginovsky employs to remove the green adornment, by means of mouthing repetitive incantations directed toward the mule's genitalia, with the similtaneous application of a suppository in the animal's rear.Bregginovsky commented, 'this oral form of intervention seems to stimulate a hardy response from the mule, and a marked reduction in its symptoms- in short, I seem to provide it with substantial relief.'
He added, 'The exact mechanisms by which this occurs are unknown, but you can be certain that no discourtesy or incivility is intended toward the mule, nor anyone else.'
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