Was I the only one who totally related to Connor? Don't write me off as crazy, but I have so much trouble finding women, at times I feel like Connor, standoffish and trying hard to find someone, while at the same time still helping others. I loved this movie a lot. Especially the Connor backstory.
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I loved this movie alot too. It was so sad at the end when they said Conner was never seen again. But I was happy Mark got to cut his hair because he found a girlfriend.
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If you see the DVD, be sure to watch the special features--there is an "Homage to Connor" on it, as well as a "sort of happy ending" postscript to his story (plus a LOT more goodies).
shareI'm thinking about getting a budgie and if I do, I'm naming it "Connor".
Dont get a budgie, get a blue crown. I havent seen the movie, but I have ordered it. I have read the book though. I am the owner of a 10 month old Blue Crowned Conure named "Rosie", shes awesome. Connors story brought tears to my eyes. I could never imagine losing her, especially to a hawk. She is my first bird, and I am truly crazy about her. Shes very smart and loving. She talks, laughs, coughs and plays peek a boo. I truly would recommend a Blue Crowned Conure as a pet to anyone, especially someone who is a first time bird owner. Its not impossible to become so attached to an animal.
shareOr, consider not getting a bird at all! They really belong in the wild. I think it's so sad how they are taken from the homeland, sometimes taken from a mate or offspring, and forced to live in a cage for the rest of their life.
Also, please consider that a large majority of bird owners give them back to the pet store or set them free in the wild, where they often can't fend for themselves after years of being hand-fed. Research the statistics and you might find that it is better to appreciate these beautiful creatures from the comfort of your binoculars (or TV sets!).
Thanks for your post. I can't stand the idea of a bird in a cage. Birds do belong in the wild.
Also, consider becoming a vegetarian. Chickens are kept in tiny cages ... and they are related to Conner.
Signed, long time bean eater.
I totally agree. It's funny how people can have so much commpassion for a parrot and then go eat a chicken for dinner. Or love a dog and then go eat a pig for that matter.
shareTruth be told, I'm not a vegetarian, though I struggle with the ethics of that choice. I'm a huge bird and animal lover and yet I eat duck and chicken. I only buy ethically raised animals, etc., but, yes, I realize I'm a hypocrite. I just love the protein!
shareIt's not easy.
How many people couldn't eat pork after seeing "Babe"?
I've worked with pigs, and with all sorts of animals, and I have to tell you -- pigs are amazingly smart and individual. They have individual personalities.
Cows can show as much affection as dogs.
and, yet, as a previous poster said, our bodies do want that animal protein.
I don't have the answers. I do eat very little, almost no, pork or beef, because I've read online accounts of current conditions for pigs and cows in modern facilities ... totally nightmarish.
I have owned various birds over the last 16 years. The two I have now I've had for 12 years. I can't image living without one.
Both of my birds where born in the states not wild caught. I worked at a bird store for a couple years and all the birds they sold where all from the states. I am pretty sure it is illegal to catch birds in the wild now and import them. I am sure it still happens though.
I just saw this movie on Tuesday and it is a great movie. This movie is the reason I signed up on this site.
Also even though it is off topic I have no problem eating chicken or steak even though I love animals. Chickens and cows are raised for that reason.
Anytime someone wants an example of animal altruism, of an animal who has compassion for the suffering of others and stands up for the under-dog, er, under-parrot, I will think of lovable Connor.
shareI've raised parrots, and I've raised chickens. Yes, they are both birds, but the similarity ends there - absolutely. Most parrots have less meat than a cornish hen. That's why we don't raise parrots for consumption. And a chicken will not be your friend. It's not in their natural capabilities. Parrots can make great companions, especially the ones that are not born free, but bred by humans.
Regarding the dog-pig scenario, I think they covered that pretty well in "Pulp Fiction." Bacon tastes good. Pork chops taste good.
Well, I have to be going. This thread has given me a taste for some Chicken Cordon Bleu. Cheers.
animals are both pets and food. It's been that way ever since we evolved from monkeys...and it will always be that way. It's funny how vegetarians will judge humans for eating animals, yet not say anyhting when a barn owl tears into a bunny rabbit.
Humans need to be in touch with nature. Especially those in the city. Sometimes pets are the only way this will happen. Deny the need for humans to consume animals, to have animals in the family.. then you create a world where humans no longer need or care if animals are in it.
I bet 100 dollars that most PETA extremists had pets in one point of there life and that was how they developed this empathy for animals.. yet they don't want others to experience that too.
I agree. I love birds, but no matter how much we love them, we can't do right by them. Cats, on the other hand are wonderful friends. Get a shelter cat...or two. And don't let them outside. That will help to save our feathered friends.
shareYou may also want to look at Senegals Parrots. Conures tend to be very noise, as the Cherry Heads were in the movie. Senegals are great Parrots for first time bird owners. Be sure to get one from a breeder that hand raised the birds. I owned a pair of Blue Crown Conures for several years and they had their noise times but they are much better talkers than the Senegals.
shareI have a Senegal and can attest to their greatness. My uncle has a cherryhead and they are friends and playmates once in a while. Senegals are calmer than conures, generally speak a little better (neither one speaks well), and are a little smaller. Both are great starter birds, though.
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Connor really tugged at my heartstrings. The way he was so isolated but he would protect weaker birds. I had no idea I would like this film so much.
As a footnote, I have seen flocks of parrots around a friend's house in Burbank. It was such a shock the first time I saw them. LOUD birds. I couldn't believe what I was seeing at first.
Connor was my favorite too. I always related to those types in films and cartoons as a kid. The isolated but like to be reserved people.