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WilliamPitt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-17-05 05:36 PM
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This bird flu thing killed the Aflac duck. No, seriously.
No...seriously. ;)

http://www.bsnews.org/articles/75

Bird Flu Kills Aflac Duck

ATLANTA, GA – Avian influenza (bird flu) claimed the life of The Aflac Duck today, which became the first American waterfowl to fall victim to the disease.

The Aflac Duck apparently contracted the disease while on a publicity tour in Japan a couple of days ago.

“The Japanese people are deeply saddened by this tragedy,” said Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi today. “We offer our condolences to the United States during these difficult times.”

(snip)

A stalwart employee till the bitter end, The Aflac Duck’s last word’s were: “Af…lac! Af…laaaaccc….,” according to Amos.

...more...
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NYC Liberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-17-05 05:44 PM
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1. LOL!
:P
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-17-05 05:48 PM
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2. They had him killed so they wouldn't have to pay out his benefit
plan while he was sick. The bastards.
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WilliamPitt Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-17-05 11:30 PM
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3. .
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nickgutierrez Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-17-05 11:31 PM
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4. BS!
:D

Great article, though.
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yvr girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Oct-17-05 11:33 PM
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5. Couldn't happen to a more annoying corporate symbol
I won't be shedding a tear...heartless I know.
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DinahMoeHum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-18-05 09:40 AM
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6. "Remember, if you heard it here first. . .
Edited on Tue Oct-18-05 09:44 AM by DinahMoeHum
or read it here first on BS News...get out more" !!!

"When BS breaks. . .we break wind."

:rofl::rofl::rofl:
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crispini Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Oct-18-05 09:56 AM
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7. LOL!
RIP Aflac Duck! :cry:
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