Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Watch Where You Step

If you happen to be walking through the Bronx this week, tread lightly.  Perhaps emboldened by recent events from its native land, a formerly captive Egyptian Cobra decided to buck the zoo's authoritarian regime and is currently enjoying newfound freedom on the streets of the Big Apple.  


The snake is about 20 inches long and highly venomous.  More importantly, it has a wicked sense of humor, as evidenced by its Twitter feed.  (@BronxZoosCobra)  We eagerly await its appearance on David Letterman, although it may be more naturally inclined to head toward Fox News.  


Rumor has it that the zoo is quickly trying to fill the void left by the reptile and has made overtures to various Hollywood elite to step into the role. For obvious reasons, Samuel Jackson begged off.  Charlie Sheen's agent had already been in talks with the Zoo, whose eldest Tiger, Rosie, is in need of a transfusion.  Lada Gaga was also approached but when it was explained that she was not actually born of an egg and  merely uses one for occasional transport, negotiations ceased.


tlc