Jacob appears to be an enemy combatant in the War on ManateesTM. They are attacking the Northeast United States via our inland waterways. Jacob, who lives west of the continental divide, is safe from the attack. Many of us are not so lucky. Quit being such an enabler, Jacob.
evolgen special feature: We have obtained an exclusive photograph from a manatee training camp located near Sarasota, Florida. The picture can be found below the fold.
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Ha! Brilliant!
Laugh now, infidel! When our sirenian overlords ascend to power, I will be at their right-hand side scratching them, while you will be sent to the motorboats to meet your doom. The age of the sea cow is at hand! Repent now and join the revolution!