December 14, 2006: Dolphins saved by world's tallest man

Undertoad · 12-14-2006, 11:07 AM

Veterinarians at the oceanarium in Fushun, China had a problem. Two of their dolphins had taken up the habit of eating pieces of plastic off the edge of their pool. And some of the pieces were so large they couldn't be digested. The dolphins went off their food and became depressed.

The vets tried to retrieve the pieces with surgical tools, but the dolphins' stomaches would constrict, making the job impossible.

Then someone had a brilliant idea: let's get Xi Shun, the world's tallest man. at 7'9" (2.36m) and with arms 41 inches long (1.06m), and recognized by Guinness as the tallest living human, he should be able to reach right down in there.

And so they wrapped towels around the dolphins' teeth and sent in Shun. And he pulled out the biggest pieces that were causing the dolphins trouble.

The result: the dolphins are back to health. Well done.

dar512 · 12-14-2006, 11:14 AM

And they all lived happily ever after.

Ibby · 12-14-2006, 11:18 AM

wow.

just... wow.

Griff · 12-14-2006, 11:20 AM

Its good to be the hero!

Sheldonrs · 12-14-2006, 11:21 AM

What are they gonna do if the dolphins get sexually frustrated?
I'm guessing that Xi Shun will run for the nearest airport then.

lumberpoet · 12-14-2006, 11:26 AM

troubled dolphin that nibbles plastic
has fading health and beeding soul
tall guy called for measures drastic
quick put your arm down its pie hole

Spexxvet · 12-14-2006, 11:29 AM

He could just be stuffing that dolphin, before it gets roasted for dinner. A nice sage stuffing would be ideal for dolphin, don't you think?

Elspode · 12-14-2006, 11:32 AM

I think that's a shark.

skysidhe · 12-14-2006, 11:49 AM

If I swallow anything evil put your fingers down my throat....

...some things inspire songs!

yay for the dolphin and the guy with long arms!

bbro · 12-14-2006, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

I think that's a shark.

No, sir, I'm just a dolphin *ba dum ba dum ba dumbadumbadum* AHHHH!!!

milkfish · 12-14-2006, 12:09 PM

It's the Abbas Giant, this time with his clothes on!

Tuba Loons · 12-14-2006, 12:46 PM

Dolphin: Thanks for the so long, now I can have a fish.

(long time lurker, thanks for all the coolness, I just had to post that in honor of Douglas Adams)

Pancake Man · 12-14-2006, 03:35 PM

Am I the only one thinking of Robert Wadlow?

pdaoust · 12-14-2006, 05:23 PM

no, you're not the only one, except I couldn't remember his name, so I was thinking of "____ _____" instead.

rfoxx · 12-14-2006, 05:30 PM

Tall people really are kinda freaky. You want to be polite and not make a big deal about it, but sometimes it's hard. I was in a sandwich shop once and there was a really tall guy working the cash register. He looked close to seven foot tall. Anyway, when someone gives you your change back, you kind of expect them to lean over the counter a bit to reach you. But this guy just stood there straight and sent his arm across like it was some construction crane coming at me. I almost jumped back.

12-14-2006, 11:07 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	December 14, 2006: Dolphins saved by world's tallest man Veterinarians at the oceanarium in Fushun, China had a problem. Two of their dolphins had taken up the habit of eating pieces of plastic off the edge of their pool. And some of the pieces were so large they couldn't be digested. The dolphins went off their food and became depressed. The vets tried to retrieve the pieces with surgical tools, but the dolphins' stomaches would constrict, making the job impossible. Then someone had a brilliant idea: let's get Xi Shun, the world's tallest man. at 7'9" (2.36m) and with arms 41 inches long (1.06m), and recognized by Guinness as the tallest living human, he should be able to reach right down in there. And so they wrapped towels around the dolphins' teeth and sent in Shun. And he pulled out the biggest pieces that were causing the dolphins trouble. The result: the dolphins are back to health. Well done.

12-14-2006, 11:14 AM	#2
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	And they all lived happily ever after. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

12-14-2006, 11:18 AM	#3
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	wow. just... wow. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

12-14-2006, 11:21 AM	#5
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	What are they gonna do if the dolphins get sexually frustrated? I'm guessing that Xi Shun will run for the nearest airport then. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

12-14-2006, 11:26 AM	#6
lumberpoet forsooth Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 37	troubled dolphin that nibbles plastic has fading health and beeding soul tall guy called for measures drastic quick put your arm down its pie hole __________________ "Have more than thou showest, speak less than thou knowest, lend less than thou owest". -William Shakespeare

12-14-2006, 11:20 AM	#4
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Its good to be the hero!

12-14-2006, 11:29 AM	#7
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	He could just be stuffing that dolphin, before it gets roasted for dinner. A nice sage stuffing would be ideal for dolphin, don't you think? __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

12-14-2006, 11:32 AM	#8
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I think that's a shark. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-14-2006, 11:49 AM	#9
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	If I swallow anything evil put your fingers down my throat.... ...some things inspire songs! yay for the dolphin and the guy with long arms!

12-14-2006, 12:09 PM	#11
milkfish A serene breakdown Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern NJ, USA Posts: 266	It's the Abbas Giant, this time with his clothes on! __________________ A genius is one who can do anything except make a living. - Joey Lauren Adams

12-14-2006, 12:46 PM	#12
Tuba Loons 3 baboons Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 38	Dolphin: Thanks for the so long, now I can have a fish. (long time lurker, thanks for all the coolness, I just had to post that in honor of Douglas Adams)

12-14-2006, 03:35 PM	#13
Pancake Man Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 131	Am I the only one thinking of Robert Wadlow? __________________ Abandon all hope, o ye who read my posts

12-14-2006, 05:23 PM	#14
pdaoust Antagonistic Antagonist Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 22	no, you're not the only one, except I couldn't remember his name, so I was thinking of "____ _____" instead.

12-14-2006, 05:30 PM	#15
rfoxx Questionist Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8	Tall people really are kinda freaky. You want to be polite and not make a big deal about it, but sometimes it's hard. I was in a sandwich shop once and there was a really tall guy working the cash register. He looked close to seven foot tall. Anyway, when someone gives you your change back, you kind of expect them to lean over the counter a bit to reach you. But this guy just stood there straight and sent his arm across like it was some construction crane coming at me. I almost jumped back.

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