PhillyKev 0 #1 June 7, 2004 Our office is decorated with a wide variety of anything related to bears and bulls. Today we had a 7 foot tall stuffed black bear delivered. Turns out it was a contract killing. My boss put hired someone to go out and kill it for us. I don't have a problem with hunters or hunting, but generally that's in relation to deer hunting. The meat was sold off, it wasn't just killed to be stuffed. But still, kind of gives me the creeps that my boss put a hit out to have the bear whacked. It was pretty interesting observing the crowd of people around it in downtown Philly while it was contemplated how to get it up 20 flights. Luckily, it just bearly fit in the elevator. I was nervously anticipating some animal rights activists running up and throwing red paint on it if it stayed out there much longer. EDIT to correct type of bear. Originally listed one that is endangered, these aren't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 June 7, 2004 If it's not endangered and everything was legal, I don't have a problem with it.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #3 June 7, 2004 Where the heck do you work? "Bear Whacking"... Too funny."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #4 June 7, 2004 Institutional investment management. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 June 7, 2004 Maybe he's been watching too much of The Sopranos.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TypicalFish 0 #6 June 7, 2004 Or, it could have been politically motivated..."I gargle no man's balls..." ussfpa on SOCNET Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #7 June 7, 2004 The really strange thing is, he also wants to have a full sized bull rubbed out. But that costs 4 times as much as a bear. Seems a little backward to me. But apparently the taxidermy is most of the cost, not the hunting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #8 June 7, 2004 QuoteOr, it could have been politically motivated... I don't think we could fit an elephant in the office Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #9 June 7, 2004 pretty sad really. if you want a stuffed animal in your home or office, at least have the balls to go kill it yourself...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #10 June 7, 2004 QuoteBut still, kind of gives me the creeps that my boss put a hit out to have the bear whacked. . . . I was nervously anticipating some animal rights activists running up and throwing red paint on it if it stayed out there much longer. Quote 1st part - maybe the hit was personal. "the bear knows too much...." 2nd part - If the activist threw paint on the bear: 1 - you'd just have to go kill another "paintless" bear. kind of defeats the activist's intent there 2 - then the toxic paint gets all over the environment. you could sue the activist and make him pay for the full clean up cost to every little picky law out there - and there are tons. Now that would be funny, especially if they are a self-proclaimed, self-righteous enviro-type. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #11 June 7, 2004 A stuffed bull and a stuffed bear would be the -perfect- big business office accessories.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #12 June 7, 2004 QuoteA stuffed bull and a stuffed bear would be the -perfect- big business office accessories. Hell, we've got literally hundres of bears and bulls in different forms all over the office. From toys, to statues, to skeletons. Real bull heads, real stuffed bears. We also have the stock ticker that was used in the movie, The Road to Perdition in our lobby. And it actually works, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites councilman24 37 #13 June 7, 2004 They make bear forms. The bull would be a custom job!I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #14 June 7, 2004 Yeah, that's exactly what he was told. There's already an industry in place for stuffing bears. But noone gets bulls stuffed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jlmiracle 7 #15 June 7, 2004 QuoteThe really strange thing is, he also wants to have a full sized bull rubbed out. Stuffing a bull? That is pretty wierd. A guy in our office brought in a deer head (still bleeding) to show the office (same industry as you). I can't discuss this thread with the people I work with simply because they will want a stuffed bear and bull in the office. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 2,148 #16 June 7, 2004 QuoteThe really strange thing is, he also wants to have a full sized bull rubbed out. But that costs 4 times as much as a bear. Seems a little backward to me. But apparently the taxidermy is most of the cost, not the hunting. Hmm, Bulls and Bears, should be in Chicago.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #17 June 7, 2004 Yeah, another company downstairs that sells annuities saw the bear outside, then stopped by. They're coming up tomorrow to take pictures with it for their brochure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Malfunction 0 #18 June 7, 2004 QuoteHmm, Bulls and Bears, should be in Chicago You are onto something here... maybe there is a contract out on a Cub... I am sure a White Sock isn't too hard to find... but the Blackhawk might be a trick - they like to fight back... *** HUMOR, people, HUMOR *** I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #19 June 8, 2004 QuoteIf it's not endangered and everything was legal, I don't have a problem with it. I sure do. This is one way creatures become endangered. I like the notion of hunting (occasionally go for abalone) and consider it more sound than buying meat at the market, but to kill a creature merely for display purposes is a waste. Why not get a fake one instead? And to not even do it yourself.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #20 June 8, 2004 As stated in the original post, it was -not- killed solely for the purpose of taxidermy.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites headoverheels 334 #21 June 8, 2004 QuoteAs stated in the original post, it was -not- killed solely for the purpose of taxidermy. Yes, it likely was. Had it not been slated for texidermy, would it have been killed at all? Not that I object. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #22 June 8, 2004 Just a guess, but I'll bet that the guy that shot the bear was . . . a bear hunter . . . and probably hunts bears on a regular basis. That the "contract" was, to him, simply a deal for the hide.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #23 June 8, 2004 Holy crap, I like it! It would be sweet to go bear hunting, even better to bring back a shitload of meat and a good skin to get stuffed. That would be great to have in the living room! (Yes I AM serious)--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zenister 0 #24 June 8, 2004 if you do it do it with a spear...really earn your bear pelt.. and if you lose..... i'll still tip a beer to a real hunter...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #25 June 8, 2004 Quote if you do it do it with a spear...really earn your bear pelt.. By "spear" do you mean "Dave's encredibly huge penis"? Ok, yeah, that would be hard core. I was thinking more along the lines of a large caliber handgun...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 Next Page 1 of 4 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
quade 4 #11 June 7, 2004 A stuffed bull and a stuffed bear would be the -perfect- big business office accessories.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #12 June 7, 2004 QuoteA stuffed bull and a stuffed bear would be the -perfect- big business office accessories. Hell, we've got literally hundres of bears and bulls in different forms all over the office. From toys, to statues, to skeletons. Real bull heads, real stuffed bears. We also have the stock ticker that was used in the movie, The Road to Perdition in our lobby. And it actually works, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #13 June 7, 2004 They make bear forms. The bull would be a custom job!I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #14 June 7, 2004 Yeah, that's exactly what he was told. There's already an industry in place for stuffing bears. But noone gets bulls stuffed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #15 June 7, 2004 QuoteThe really strange thing is, he also wants to have a full sized bull rubbed out. Stuffing a bull? That is pretty wierd. A guy in our office brought in a deer head (still bleeding) to show the office (same industry as you). I can't discuss this thread with the people I work with simply because they will want a stuffed bear and bull in the office. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,148 #16 June 7, 2004 QuoteThe really strange thing is, he also wants to have a full sized bull rubbed out. But that costs 4 times as much as a bear. Seems a little backward to me. But apparently the taxidermy is most of the cost, not the hunting. Hmm, Bulls and Bears, should be in Chicago.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #17 June 7, 2004 Yeah, another company downstairs that sells annuities saw the bear outside, then stopped by. They're coming up tomorrow to take pictures with it for their brochure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malfunction 0 #18 June 7, 2004 QuoteHmm, Bulls and Bears, should be in Chicago You are onto something here... maybe there is a contract out on a Cub... I am sure a White Sock isn't too hard to find... but the Blackhawk might be a trick - they like to fight back... *** HUMOR, people, HUMOR *** I may disagree with what you have to say, but I shall defend to the death your right to say it. - Voltaire Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #19 June 8, 2004 QuoteIf it's not endangered and everything was legal, I don't have a problem with it. I sure do. This is one way creatures become endangered. I like the notion of hunting (occasionally go for abalone) and consider it more sound than buying meat at the market, but to kill a creature merely for display purposes is a waste. Why not get a fake one instead? And to not even do it yourself.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #20 June 8, 2004 As stated in the original post, it was -not- killed solely for the purpose of taxidermy.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headoverheels 334 #21 June 8, 2004 QuoteAs stated in the original post, it was -not- killed solely for the purpose of taxidermy. Yes, it likely was. Had it not been slated for texidermy, would it have been killed at all? Not that I object. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #22 June 8, 2004 Just a guess, but I'll bet that the guy that shot the bear was . . . a bear hunter . . . and probably hunts bears on a regular basis. That the "contract" was, to him, simply a deal for the hide.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #23 June 8, 2004 Holy crap, I like it! It would be sweet to go bear hunting, even better to bring back a shitload of meat and a good skin to get stuffed. That would be great to have in the living room! (Yes I AM serious)--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #24 June 8, 2004 if you do it do it with a spear...really earn your bear pelt.. and if you lose..... i'll still tip a beer to a real hunter...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 June 8, 2004 Quote if you do it do it with a spear...really earn your bear pelt.. By "spear" do you mean "Dave's encredibly huge penis"? Ok, yeah, that would be hard core. I was thinking more along the lines of a large caliber handgun...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
