After the debate tonight, Vince and I were talking about the debate leader needing a whistle or a bull horn . . something to say “Time’s Up!” “Stop Talking NOW!”
I know what they need! Wilbur!
If Wilbur can get me out of bed at daylight, I know he can get those candidates to stop talking. I mean . . when Wilbur crows, half the county hears him. Don’t you think his crowing would get the point across that “Time’s Up!”?
And, if they wanted to be a little kinder and more gentle, they could borrow Roscoe. They can have Wilbur and keep him for future debates but they’d have to send Roscoe back to me.
What do you think? Roscoe or Wilbur? Think a rooster crowing when time’s up could be more effective than Jim Lehrer?
Folks . . this is meant to be funny. I don’t want to hear which candidate won. I don’t want to hear anything political . . this is about roosters . . it is not about candidates or politics, OK? Thank you!
debra says
Lehrer was pitiful. definitely his last gig.
GenQuilter says
You would miss them both……..admit it;)
Karin says
they are both gorgeous roosters, but I am partial to Wilbur 🙂
Mary Ann Parker says
Wilbur is certainly a very handsome rooster! Have you noticed how much he looks like the roosters we see depicted in quilts? Back in the dark ages of WWII my family like many others kept a few chickens as well as a “victory garden” in a city backyard. We had Rhode Island Reds, Buff Orfingtons and black checked chickens like Wilber, don’t know what the breed was. My brother and I tried to make pets of them but they were pretty wild. At the same time we were fascinated at the process required to have fried chicken for dinner. MAP
Soscrappy says
Maybe they could try the thing they do at the academy awards where they cut off the microphone and star playing music? It could work.
Cathy S says
I think that would have been perfect! Much better than a whistle, or a horn, or music, or someone shouting!! They could loan him to the after debate people, as well, to tell them when their time for speaking is up. I like it! LOL!!
Jennifer says
Does Wilbur peck on demand? That way if they don’t stop talking there is some sort of punishment.
Becky G says
Such handsome boys! Wilber i think… Perhaps because the stories of Rosco & his girl… I’m just not sure he could stay focused on the debate to crow @ the appropriate time!
Cathy Stoddard says
Yes, I think Wilbur would have been quite effective. Growing up, one of our roosters would crow from sunup to sundown. My mom, I guess, was used to it but when I had to be around him all day it would really get on my nerves. Ok, no snide comments – I’m a farm girl and tend to think like one – how about a sheep herder’s cane or a cattle prod that would “gently” remind them their time was up????
Mel Meister says
What’s that you’re saying? I can’t hear you over Wilbur! *chuckle*
Patricia L. says
Wilbur is so strong and good looking and would make a great BIG pot of stew if the noise gets too much. Mother used to hang them by their legs from the clothesline and I could tell you a story about the one who slipped the knot and how we laughed till we cried as we tried to catch it, but it would might offend the animal cruelty people. Sometimes I wonder if they know where the meat at the store comes from…
Debbie Rhodes says
I think the rooster are better off where they are now…
Vicky says
I think Roscoe and Wilbur should run for president. It would make for a crowing debate!! 🙂
pdudgeon says
i agree, i think Jim Lehrer needed to have a good rooster by his side!
his motto for last night should have been “Speak softly and carry a noisy rooster”!
Karen says
Lehrer needed a bull horn or boat whistle – or Wilber I think. He’s such a handsome dude – Wilber that is.
Kathy Alden says
What a fantastic idea!
FrancesB says
Judy, you’re funny. Your post started my day with a smile. BTW, Roscoe is a pretty little rooster.
Toni in TN says
Wilbur and Roscoe for president!! Have write in votes. Could not be much worse than anything in the past 50 years. Politicians just crow and get nothing done. Miss Hattie would be a great First Lady! Darn, they might have to get married!!
Sarah says
Definitely Wilbur! The louder… the better. 🙂
Actually, to get our cat’s attention we end up picking up a spray bottle filled with water (most times we don’t have to spray her once she knows we have the bottle). They should do something similar… have a super soaker available and if they don’t stop talking when asked…SOAK ‘EM! 🙂
Linda in NE says
Now that sounds like a great idea to me.
Helen Koenig1 says
actually I think BOTH roosters would make the point. Roscoe to call out time’s up in a kind and gentle way – and Wilbur to call out and both remind debaters that TIME IS REALLY UP! as well as to crow whenever one debater maligns the other!
Think the candidates will go for it?
Helen Koenig1 says
Yes, I DO like the suggestion – Wilbur and Roscoe for President (they’re small – they can be co-presidents! with Miss Hattie for the deciding vote!)
Linda Steller says
Capital idea, Judy! Although I’d hate to think of innocent roosters being affected by politicians! ;P Hopefully, the next debate will have a much better moderator!
Linda in NE says
Would you really want to inflict a political debate on either of your roosters? Sounds like cruel & unusual punishment to me. LOL