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In China a boxing match was arranged between a kangaroo and a clown. Some folks say it's cruelty to animals, but I think it's just wholesome family entertainment. What do you folks think? Also check out the photos in the article.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=407435&in_page_id=1770

The real question is, is it cruelty to clowns?
*in before LG*

Looks more like cruelty to clowns to me. That roo had better watch out for LG when he sees this...

EDIT: :D at the comment:

That's why you should always tie your kangaroo down, sport.

- The Walrus, Melbourne

Maybe the clown was LG? ;)

The real question is, is it cruelty to clowns?
*in before LG*


This seriously sounds like a childhood dream for LG or something :P

This seriously sounds like a childhood dream for LG or something :P

This thread has to be kept alive until he sees it. It has LG written all over it!

I wanna see the Roo kick the clowns ass.

I wanna see the Roo kick the clowns ass.

*runs off to tell LG*

:D

In China a boxing match was arranged between a kangaroo and a clown. Some folks say it's cruelty to animals, but I think it's just wholesome family entertainment. What do you folks think? Also check out the photos in the article.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=407435&in_page_id=1770

Well, subjecting people to clowns is cruel, but I don't know if animals are bothered by clowns the same way that people are.

As for the boxing? I don't think a human being is capable of punching hard enough to hurt a kangaroo. They're surprisingly tough. They can disembowel a man with a kick and they eachother in the face as part of their mating rituals. So if you have a clown who can literally punch your guts out, then it could be argued to be cruelty. But even then, a kangaroo could probably take it.

In China a boxing match was arranged between a kangaroo and a clown. Some folks say it's cruelty to animals, but I think it's just wholesome family entertainment. What do you folks think? Also check out the photos in the article.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=407435&in_page_id=1770

That clown's getting his ass kicked...

It's not cruelty to animals, that is cruelty to clowns.

The clown chose...

it is cruelty to noone.

That clown's getting his ass kicked...

It's not cruelty to animals, that is cruelty to clowns.

No such thing. I'm against torture of humans and animals; clowns are a different story.

They can disembowel a man with a kick

I gotta see this. :D

Any pics, or better yet, videos?

No such thing. I'm against torture of humans and animals; clowns are a different story.

By all means, torture the clowns.

By all means, torture the clowns.

If a clown isn't crying, somebody isn't doing their job.

If a clown isn't crying, somebody isn't doing their job.

Yeah. The Clown. (http://www.mchooii.net/images/WKeaneSadClown_mc.gif)

That clown sure isn't making me laugh. I hope the kangaroo kicked his ass.

That clown's getting his ass kicked...

It's not cruelty to animals, that is cruelty to clowns.

Actually theres no such thing.

Yeah. The Clown. (http://www.mchooii.net/images/WKeaneSadClown_mc.gif)

Clown children... this is getting out of hand.

Actually theres no such thing.

There is such a thing as an ironic joke.

no. it's cruelty to clowns. :p

Meh...maybe cruelty to clowns...maybe

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/img/galleries/kangaroobox/kangaroo4G_253x350.jpg

Poor clown. :(

Won't someone please think about the clowns? :(

As long as the kangaroo was winning.. no. And I've seen kangaroos box. I feel for the clown.

Jokes aside. It's ridiculous, but it's going to keep happening. Man will bet on almost anything. As long as the animal isn't getting hurt (like putting a broken spirited kangaroo up against hard hitting anything or something) or sexually violated .. I feel it's not neccessarily abuse .. It is most certainly the misuse(for $$). Some consider hunting an abuse to dogs .. I do not. There are different breeds for a reason and most of them pertain to the hunt, a certain hunt.

Basically if they (the fighters) are on a level playing field .. The animal still has its natural instincts and isn't afraid of using them.. then go at it. I hope the kangaroo or whatever kicks their ass.

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/img/galleries/kangaroobox/kangaroo4G_253x350.jpg

Poor clown. :(

Won't someone please think about the clowns? :(

HE SPEAKS!!!

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/img/galleries/kangaroobox/kangaroo4G_253x350.jpg

Poor clown. :(

Won't someone please think about the clowns? :(

*comforts LG, all the while stifling laughter*


:p

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/img/galleries/kangaroobox/kangaroo4G_253x350.jpg

Poor clown. :(

Won't someone please think about the clowns? :(

no. the sooner those pesky critters become extinct, the better.

Why didn't kaneroo kick him? They could quiete easily kill a man with their legs.

Why didn't kaneroo kick him? They could quiete easily kill a man with their legs.

In the picture I posted, I think it did. Consider what you just said when you look at where it kicked him. :(

OUCH! He'll probably never have any little clowns now

OUCH! He'll probably never have any little clowns now

Winner: Kangaroo!

Why didn't kaneroo kick him? They could quiete easily kill a man with their legs.

maybe they have restraint?...

There is such a thing as an ironic joke.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m92/matthewthirlwell/irony2mv6.jpg

Personally I hope the clown got the ass-whupping he deserved. The Chinese have a long way to go on animal-cruelty issues.

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m92/matthewthirlwell/irony2mv6.jpg

Personally I hope the clown got the ass-whupping he deserved. The Chinese have a long way to go on animal-cruelty issues.

you win the thread.

you win the thread.

WOO-HOO!

If the kangaroo is put in a position where it has more than a 75% chance of surviving without harm (which, as you can see, it did), it's not torture.

Think. If that clown had actually punched the kangaroo, what would the international uproar be?

In the picture I posted, I think it did. Consider what you just said when you look at where it kicked him. :(
Now, is the :( you posted because you feel for the clown, or is it because it's not you there getting your nuts kicked by a 'roo?

(gwan - admit it: It's always been a secret fantsy of yours to be kicked in the nuts by an enraged boxing kangaroo)

How is some guy beating up a kangaroo not animal abuse?

It's cruel, because they're unequal opponents. The Kangaroo doesn't know what's happening nor did it have a choice to participate.

Now, is the :( you posted because you feel for the clown, or is it because it's not you there getting your nuts kicked by a 'roo?

(gwan - admit it: It's always been a secret fantsy of yours to be kicked in the nuts by an enraged boxing kangaroo)

The :( is because under a different set of circumstances, it could have very easily been me. It would make one hell of a story though. :)

How is some guy beating up a kangaroo not animal abuse?

It's cruel, because they're unequal opponents. The Kangaroo doesn't know what's happening nor did it have a choice to participate.

You're right they're unequal. That clown didn't stand a snowball's chance.

If the kangaroo is put in a position where it has more than a 75% chance of surviving without harm (which, as you can see, it did), it's not torture.

Think. If that clown had actually punched the kangaroo, what would the international uproar be?

Right buddy. I believe the clown DID punch the kangaroo. Put knives on the kangaroo's feet and maybe it would be just, but never fair.

How is some guy beating up a kangaroo not animal abuse?

It's cruel, because they're unequal opponents. The Kangaroo doesn't know what's happening nor did it have a choice to participate.
Let alone the fact that 'roos aren't native to China, so it would have been taken from it's natural habitat.
Also, it would have had to be trained to fight without injuring the clown. Considering China's extremely poor attitudes towards animal welfare, I'd say said training (and indeed the 'roo's living conditions) would be very dreadful.

If the kangaroo is put in a position where it has more than a 75% chance of surviving without harm (which, as you can see, it did), it's not torture.

Think. If that clown had actually punched the kangaroo, what would the international uproar be?

Right buddy. I believe the clown DID punch the kangaroo. Put knives on the kangaroo's feet and maybe it would be just, but never fair.

Yes indeed the clown DID hit the kangaroo

In the fight, the Australian kangaroo appears to reel backwards after receiving a right hook from its garishly attired opponent.

In communist China clown fights roo

In soviet Russia clown fights you

In China a boxing match was arranged between a kangaroo and a clown. Some folks say it's cruelty to animals, but I think it's just wholesome family entertainment. What do you folks think? Also check out the photos in the article.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=407435&in_page_id=1770

There's a whole circus of cruelty going on there, with chained animals being forced to fight each other, etc.

But, since it's not the US doing it, it's perfectly fine. After all, we can't expect China to live up to any standard, since they don't share our culture.

Right up there with that video of them beating dogs half-dead, and skinning them alive. Not cruelty, because the Chinese think it's perfectly normal behavior and they like it.

Only cruelty if Americans are doing it. I mean, it's ok for Romanians to make dogs into sausages, and have a yearly festival about it, but we're not allowed to do anything like that.

In China a boxing match was arranged between a kangaroo and a clown. Some folks say it's cruelty to animals, but I think it's just wholesome family entertainment. What do you folks think? Also check out the photos in the article.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=407435&in_page_id=1770
It is. Entering in a boxing match or other form of extreme sport is engaging in an activity in which you will likely be hurt. You give your consent when entering one of these, often legally by signing a waiver. An animal cannot give consent.

*snip*

Personally I hope the clown got the ass-whupping he deserved. The Chinese have a long way to go on animal-cruelty issues.My irony poster! :D

My irony poster! :D

Ah that's where it came from! It works well every time! ;)

Ah that's where it came from! It works well every time! ;)Yeah. I'm so glad I found that picture. :)

What would skippy think?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/images/173/skippy.jpg
He must be rolling in his grave at this.


Assuming dingos haven't dug him up and eaten him, of course.

What would skippy think?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/images/173/skippy.jpg
He must be rolling in his grave at this.


Assuming dingos haven't dug him up and eaten him, of course.

Skippy would'a pwned that clown good an' proper!

Well we eat animals, thats animal abuse right there. Don't need an animal circus to make it any worse.