He talks to the chickens!

[tree_and_leaf]

Those of you who subscribe to Language Log have probably already seen this, but if you haven't, click, read and marvel at a short tale of one man convinced he can talk to chickens:

http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/004425.html

It doesn't mention whether or not chickens have a concept of religion, but it still reminded me of dolorous_ett's apocalyptic chicken cult fic....

ETA: is this a case of chick-lit?

Comments

That's why they put him away

[nineveh-uk.livejournal.com]

I never realised before that when I tread on a cat's tail, the wail is not of pain, but a grammatically structured sentence meaning "Get off my tail, you clumsy oaf, or Ill claw out your useless eyes!"

Re: That's why they put him away

[tree_and_leaf]

Surely it was nly your shocking prejudism that stopped you!

[dolorous-ett.livejournal.com]

Wow... talking chickens AND being referenced!

Though I'm quite certain that chickens have a much greater understanding of grammar and syntax than some of the subjects of the oral tests I did yesterday...

[tree_and_leaf]

I'm afraid linguistically aware chickens will always be linked with you in my mind.

And I have also taught first years like that...

[greenwoodside.livejournal.com]

Fun article.

Though I expect my zoologist friend would have some angry things to say to the chap who made the 'animal sentimentalist' comment.

[tree_and_leaf]

Interestingly enough, the OP has now lengthened the article and is a bit more nuanced about who he's calling sentimentalists...