It’s gonna be a weird one this weekend. Well, a weirder than usual in the pandemic hellscape that’s become the American experience. The Super Bowl is happening … somehow? But it’s certainly not a good idea to have a party to watch the big-budget commercials framed by a sports game (I believe some sort of ball played with feet?) and eat nachos so what are we to do?
In fact, celebrating the Super Bowl at all now feels absolutely absurd, and honestly, I’ve never related more to the vamps of What We Do In The Shadows. I would much rather celebrate the Superb Owl.
Now even before the pandemic, I often felt like a vampire from another century in many social situations, but right now just the idea of the super bowl is just insane, and talking about owls feels more reasonable. Why is this happening? What is sports? Wouldn’t you rather look at an owl fly majestically through the sky right now rather than downs and tackles and … scrimmages? That’s all the football I know.
I mean look! They are truly superb!
The perfect day: solitude, snow, sunshine & the most beautiful Snowy Owl to observe for over an hour #birding #winter #Ontario pic.twitter.com/ueOFNTh59p
— James Lees (@JamesSLees) February 4, 2021
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Short eared owl takes off into the setting sun. pic.twitter.com/y6Oa8ox87n
— (@hertskingfisher) February 3, 2021
Always helps when you have a fantastic model to work with.#owls #birds #birdphotography #photography pic.twitter.com/aqvFlyrb4B
— Elliot Manarin (@Elliot_Manarin) February 4, 2021
It’s Superb Owl weekend. pic.twitter.com/XapfUCAXAI
— Clare Kines (@NunavutBirder) February 5, 2021
And so aerodynamic! Reminds me of Guillermo.
This is what an owl looks like in flight. pic.twitter.com/qk55i2nB49
— Earth’s Beauty (@PhysicsAndAstr1) February 5, 2021
And as Lazlo, Nadja, and Nandor know, they are much better at murder no matter how cute. Can a football do any of THIS???
Owl hugging, not for the faint hearted.
Those talons can exert 28 pounds of pressure, combine that with the razor sharp hooked beak, you’ll be in trouble if he’s not in the mood for a little cuddle time .pic.twitter.com/Ot8qlFFGUP— Daily Owls (@Daily__Owls) October 27, 2020
Look at the tiny eyes of DOOM!
Saw-whet Owls are one of the smallest owls in the world.
They are found in most of North America including southeastern and southcentral Alaska and southern Canada.— Daily Owls (@Daily__Owls) October 22, 2020
And also, owls can be hilarious, along with the murdering, which really does go with the What We Do In The Shadows vibe.
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I hope that just these few images have convinced you to celebrate the superb owl this weekend. Just remember, that owls, like vampires, don’t do well in direct sunlight so whichever nocturnal creature you celebrate or invite over, keep the shades down.
I didn’t know owls melt in direct sunlight. pic.twitter.com/Pe6k2BVux9
— Denizcan James (@MrFilmkritik) April 7, 2018
(image: FX)
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