That Poor Ostrich

[Peter_Suciu]

109 years ago today an ostrich was shot by Archie Duke because he was hungry. At least that is what I heard.

 

[seagull]

Subtle Peter, subtle.

 

[pickelhauben]

OK
This went over my head as fast as an ostrich can run.
I am still scratching my head .

 

[seagull]

Don't want to spoil it for you Pickelhauben but (hint) Auto correct is an invidious thing

 

[b.loree]

Yes, it was too subtle for me as well . Thanks for the hint, now I understand!

 

[Peter B]

109 years ago today an ostrich was shot by Archie Duke because he was hungry. At least that is what I heard.

Got it in one as the Brits say.

 

[pickelhauben]

Is that a reference to the assassination and the start of WW1 ?
I get the references but not the metaphors

 

[Peter_Suciu]

I "borrowed" the joke from a British sitcom. Perhaps this helps.

 

[Peter_Suciu]

Baldrick: I heard that it started when a bloke called Archie Duke shot an ostrich 'cause he was hungry.

Edmund: I think you mean it started when the Archduke of Austro-Hungary got shot.

Baldrick: Nah, there was definitely an ostrich involved, sir.

 

[b.loree]

Blackadder is a timeless series…..it still brings a chuckle or smile even after all these years.

 

[pickelhauben]

OK
I had no idea of the Blackadder reference.
Thanks my head was on spin cycle.
I guess I ground your quip into the dirt .