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Fred was the ringleader of a group of baboons infamous breaking into cars to chow down on sandwiches and snacks. Cape Town's baboon management group said he was euthanized Friday because he was becoming increasingly aggressive.
(Thanks to Jeff Meyerson)
I don't know if we met Fred last summer, but we definitely met some of his relatives:
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Fred,
who dropped his last name to be identified only by his single moniker,
is dead.
'Capetown Baboon Euthanized'
(doo-dah, doo-dah)
Posted by: sandy | March 25, 2011 at 03:33 PM
Whew! For a moment I thought they were talking about Congress.
Posted by: MikeyVA | March 25, 2011 at 03:37 PM
Aggressive babooners will be shot in Smitswinkel.
Posted by: bonmot | March 25, 2011 at 03:53 PM
Substitute "Money" for Carbohydrates and you have Congress.
Posted by: Wizkid54 | March 25, 2011 at 04:02 PM
He's so famous he's going to shorten his name and just go by " Babs " .
Posted by: Clankazoid | March 25, 2011 at 04:30 PM
South African officials said Friday that they had euthanized the country's most famous baboon, known as Fred, who was well-known for raiding cars and frightening tourists along Cape Town's scenic route.
Fair warning, Mr. Sheen.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | March 25, 2011 at 05:06 PM
Sooo....suppose I know a baboon who is becoming increasingly aggressive...I can just have him taken care of? I don't have to lure him into the basement with beer and put a muffler on the wood-chipper anymore?
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | March 25, 2011 at 05:51 PM
Annie -- Just call A.A. Gill.
Posted by: bonmot | March 25, 2011 at 06:48 PM
You mean that foppish zit on the hemorrhoid that is the British Press?
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | March 25, 2011 at 07:07 PM
Looks like he's texting.
Posted by: Loudmouth | March 25, 2011 at 07:29 PM
"The decision to have him euthanized was not taken lightly and not without extensive discussions between all role players involved,"
All? What did Fred say?
Oh, it was a surprise! funeral.
I told my wife what I want in the way of a funeral. And I gave her fair warning that if she deviates from my demands, I'm not going.
Posted by: Steve | March 25, 2011 at 07:54 PM
Yes, but he writes a mean restaurant review.
Posted by: bonmot | March 25, 2011 at 09:43 PM
Annie Where but Here sounds like one wild temptress. The beer part got me.
Posted by: LeDud | March 25, 2011 at 11:35 PM
Me like you long time, pen.
Posted by: Loudmouth | March 26, 2011 at 06:13 AM