Of course, there’s the possum at night method. Freeze in the middle of the road, then, when your car stops, sit there blinking for a few seconds before slowly shuffling off to the side. They’re just lucky that their eyes are so reflective.
I’m noticing natural selection working in my area over the past 30-40 years. When squirrels began coming back en masse, (reduction in suburban pesticide use?), they were often found flattened on the roadway. They always dithered while dodging cars, and therefore got hit. But over the years, they have been acting less like over-amped chihuahuas and instead picking a path out and sticking with it. The result, of course, is that we’re now overrun with squirrels. Time to buy some suburban pesticide, you think?
eromlig almost 3 years ago
What, no “chase another squirrel”?
LeftCoastKen Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Ralph, you look confused. You most of all should understand completely what to do!
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 3 years ago
How about a sign that just says “PANIC”? Or “ATTACK”. Or both. How about any two of the above? I think it’s the start of a screenplay for a cartoon.
rekam Premium Member almost 3 years ago
My, Ralph. How you grew in size when you got to be featured.
Baarorso almost 3 years ago
I’d say these traffic signals were also used for ferrets.;-D
Pedmar Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The best way to keep from hitting a squirrel is to try and hit it.
ljfuson Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Awww Ralph, my fave!! He’s the STAR today!! Thanks for always being there ‘-)
zerotvus almost 3 years ago
he’s a might squirrelly……
Kaputnik almost 3 years ago
Of course, there’s the possum at night method. Freeze in the middle of the road, then, when your car stops, sit there blinking for a few seconds before slowly shuffling off to the side. They’re just lucky that their eyes are so reflective.
And don’t get me started on deer.
Lotus almost 3 years ago
According to Gary Larsen, darting in front of cars is a squirrel gang initiation rite. “Rusty’s in!”
Lee26 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Free Range had a similar theme. Does Ralph need help?
Steverino Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Why isn’t the expression “Like a squirrel out of hell” used more often?
Nyckname almost 3 years ago
Roadkill Ralphie for dinner.
Zebrastripes almost 3 years ago
Ralph is confused, now!
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 3 years ago
“Go Back” means a u-turn at the midpoint.
Mr. JRB almost 3 years ago
Always wondered how their claws don’t get caught in the trees sometimes. Do they retract at will?
Howard'sMyHero almost 3 years ago
Squirrel racing light tree … it’s a drag …!
WCraft Premium Member almost 3 years ago
The Squirrel traffic signs in our neighborhood are permanently stuck on “Dart!”
the humorist formerly known as Hotshot1984 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Nuts!
DCBakerEsq almost 3 years ago
Forgot ‘Toss nuts.’
AndromedaMike almost 3 years ago
Ralph finally gets his own strip.
zeexenon almost 3 years ago
Ka-bump-thump.
ekke almost 3 years ago
I’m noticing natural selection working in my area over the past 30-40 years. When squirrels began coming back en masse, (reduction in suburban pesticide use?), they were often found flattened on the roadway. They always dithered while dodging cars, and therefore got hit. But over the years, they have been acting less like over-amped chihuahuas and instead picking a path out and sticking with it. The result, of course, is that we’re now overrun with squirrels. Time to buy some suburban pesticide, you think?
Surly Squirrel Premium Member almost 3 years ago
What, no ‘DRINK’ indicator? It’s got to be happy hour somewhere.
julie.mason1 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Mama squirrel to young one, “Run both ways when crossing the street”.
wolfboy oz boy almost 3 years ago
thats a lot of sanglas we have three sanglas