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"For most Americans, when the president comes to town they dress up in their best red, white and blue, wave a miniature stars and stripes and hope the most powerful leader in the western world will give 'em a smile.
But in 1903, one little girl--perhaps the most awesome little girl ever born--decided to throw a badger.
That's not a metaphor. She threw an actual badger at President Theodore Roosevelt."
Ok, heavyweight reigning champion, threw a live badger at the president, who KEPT IT AS A PET. Those things are omnivorous. That means THEY EAT PEOPLE. haaahahaha.
Also a contender, this little princess:
Notice the bored look. I guess she's a daughter of one of the "Hyena Men" of Africa, traveling entertainers recently photographed by Pieter Hugo. here's a website with the collection:
michael stevenson
Yeah, the next time you start feeling a little too badass, remind yourself of this guy:
Sunday, January 25, 2009
"The Most Awesome Girl Ever Born: A Story of Two Contenders"
Labels: badgers, hyenas, little girls, photography, questionable copyrights
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2 comments:
i saw the full collection of these photos in Amsterdam. So fucking cool.
Also, I hope the badger wasn't hurt.
This is very fabulous in every possible way.
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