The Scene and Herd

I’m just thrilled that President Obama called Kanye West a jackass.

Not because it’s true (although it is, it is) and not because I think it’ll knock some sense into that jackass (not possible at this point – out of control) but because it’s really funny. That Obama, he’s a blessing. Remember when he brushed that dirt off his shoulder? Ha!
However historic his leadership is, we sure are lucky to have a political figure that pulls stunts like that and I fear we often forget it, take him for granted. Luckily, he gets chances every day to remind us of how awesome he is.

In honour of Obama calling Kanye West a jackass, I’d like to remind everybody about an incident that happened just over a month ago involving a tourist couple and an extraordinary squirrel that, unlike Obama, only had one chance to tell us how awesome he is.

We take the photo for granted and I don’t want this little guy to be forgotten just because we live in a culture that forgets everything great that has ever happened within fifteen seconds of it happening. The crasher squirrel practically reaffirmed my faith because he didn’t have to show up but he did. And just like Obama’s remark, I smile every time I think about him.

Take a good look. Remember. Laugh. This little squirrel is more miraculous than a brand new baby. And if you can’t see that?
Well, then you’re just a jackass.