Angry Birds

Since my sister convinced me to get a “smart” phone, I have come around to enjoying many of the recreational applications available for it. My current enjoyment comes from an application called “Angry Birds.”

The birds are apparently angry because untrustworthy pigs have stolen their eggs. Like any noble species, the birds are willing to sacrifice their own lives in order to destroy the dishonorable pigs and gain back their precious eggs and, presumably, their own honor.

I understand this is a game of fantasy, but I find it an intriguing commentary. Perhaps the humans are onto something with the development of the species around them. Birds, most birds anyway, appear to be noble yet easily angered creatures, and from all accounts that I can tell, pigs are much less honorable. There are certain things about the pigs that remind me of humans.

My sister has been reading a book in school called Animal Farm, which she and Douglas have insisted I read. From what I understand, it is also about a pig uprising. These humans may sharper than I give them credit for.

Still, pigs are not as sinister as squirrels. It would not surprise me if squirrels were behind this uprising of the pigs all along. It may be a good idea to attempt contact with the birds.