Continuing in Jimmy Carter’s time-honored tradition of being an important public figure and getting attacked by an animal, Mayor Bloomberg was bitten by Staten Island Chuck yesterday.
Staten Island Chuck is New York’s answer to Punxatawny Phil, who we all know is much cooler and less violent.
Bloomberg was holding him so he could predict the weather to the nation, who of course was paying no attention as they were all in Punxatawny looking at Phil.
But moving on. Chuck bit him on the hand, through his leather gloves, “nicking it” and drawing blood. Bloomberg wrapped his hand in his handkerchief until he could visit a doctor.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is why they are animals, not pets.
Punxatawny Phil predicts more winter. Staten Island Chuck says no. Any thoughts?
Punxatawny Phil all the way!!! Staten Island Chuck ain’t got nothing on this.
By: Jeff Benson on February 3, 2009
at 9:11 pm
I have to agree with Phil. Never heard of Chuck, so I am going to discount his opinion. I love the look on the mayor’s face in that picture, though.
By: Kris on February 4, 2009
at 7:46 am
Never heard of Chuck either (though I am enjoying the TV series… [smile]). Based on my research, I don’t put much faith in either of them [smile].
~Luke
By: Luke Holzmann on February 4, 2009
at 11:55 am