Monday, June 4, 2012

Will make funny faces for watermelon

Hank, Lucy, George and Alan love watermelon more than anything else on earth. 
They will do anything to get a taste of their favorite treat, including, but not limited to, making outrageously funny faces.

While usually well-mannered when it comes to taking treats, all bets are off when watermelon is involved. 
Everybody gets confined to a stall so as not to ambush the waitress.


Hank will stretch his neck out as far as it will go and get all bug-eyed in his attempt to get a mouthful of melon. 


I will let Ethel demonstrate what I mean in the picture below:



Having everyone in their own stall also makes it easier for the server to ensure that the watermelon is dispensed equally. 


God forbid someone gets one more piece than the other.



However, certain individuals will always try to beat the system.



Each animal has a unique method for chewing and savoring their slice of heaven, 
though all of them involve drooling.

Roll your mouse over the picture below to watch George's anticipatory maneuvers:

 
You'd think after all this practice, they'd figure out how to keep their mouths closed
so that all that good stuff wouldn't be wasted.


Alan: I'll just stand here patiently and wait my turn. 
He who is the cutest and most patient gets the biggest piece.


Alan: Thank you, Aunt Ethel. Please come back soon.



Hank: I'll be your best friend if you let me lick the bag.



19 comments:

  1. Watermelon is super popular at our place too! Not quite time for the local crop yet though. :)

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  2. That last photo is probably the funniest! Who would think a horse would try to lick something inside a bag?!

    My horses always loved watermelon, too, and so do my dogs!

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  3. OHMYGOODNESS!! the gang are doing everything but stand on their heads for this yummy treat eh!!!

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  4. You could charge admission for that! "Feed the Funny Equines. Smile the Rest of the Day" $20.

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  5. Those are all laugh-out-loud funny pictures and I did just that ... laughed out loud! Love the tongues sticking out and the capture of the long lines of drool!

    Hugs ... Marcia in CO

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  6. Alan, always a gentleman! Your critters are full of character!

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  7. Okay! Thank you!!! That totally made my Monday morning much happier! What a crew and you have the best story telling abilities and such fun visitors.

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  8. The roll over picture cracked me up! I'm just as bad as them when it comes to watermelon. My husband says I need to join a support group for my addiction.

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  9. Aw. so sweet - especially Alan. And George - methinks that 'anticipatory maneuver' shot may appear in other 7MSN funnies in the future!
    I hope Wynonna got some of that watermelon! I've yet to meet a potbellied pig who didn't LOVE the juicy red stuff, rind and all.

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  10. Yummy. I can feel their enjoyment from here and the best part is I don't get any drool on me.

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  11. How I love them and their droolie faces!

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  12. My, they are serious about their watermelon...and make it look so good. Good idea to separate them. I take it you learned that the hard way.

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  13. I was wondering where Alan was amidst all that tongue waving and drooling. I can only imagine the sounds of crunching and slurping.

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  14. You have the cutest gang !!!

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  15. What fun! Love the pictures and now I have to try some watermelon for my bunch.

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  16. I would LOVE to be in one of the pens when you guys are handing out watermelon!!! Mmmmmmm.

    Nancy in Iowa

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  17. The best story ever!

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  18. Oh, fabulous! Especially the drooling part.

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  19. There is something to be said for equines and watermelons! I think that their lips go numb when it comes to a sweet treat, that's why they drool so much! What a bunch of characters :)

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