Comments on: Cute little injured turtle now has wheels: "They see me rollin, they hatin" http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html Brain candy for Happy Mutants Sun, 19 May 2013 22:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985617 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985617 Awww ... how cute. Also, it's a Tortoise. Awww … how cute.

Also, it’s a Tortoise.

]]> By: carlosbenjaminwalker http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-986644 carlosbenjaminwalker Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-986644 cyborb + turtle = cybortle? turtborg? cyborb + turtle =

cybortle?
turtborg?

]]> By: jimh http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-986135 jimh Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-986135 Obligatory ADref: I just love their leathery, snappy little faces! Obligatory ADref: I just love their leathery, snappy little faces!

]]> By: _Username http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985629 _Username Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985629 The last photo gives me an awesome idea for a new mouse…so where does one go about finding an injured turtle and giving it a purpose in life The last photo gives me an awesome idea for a new mouse…so where does one go about finding an injured turtle and giving it a purpose in life

]]> By: andyhavens http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985631 andyhavens Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985631 Must... resist... puns... so many... Must… resist… puns… so many…

]]> By: nanuq http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985894 nanuq Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985894 What, no welcome for our cyborg turtle overlords? Resistance is futile. What, no welcome for our cyborg turtle overlords? Resistance is futile.

]]> By: fyreflye http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985896 fyreflye Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985896 Yes, it's a tortoise, not a turtle; no webbed feet as far as I can see. And it looks like our own Southwestern desert tortoise. What good would wheels do a creature who spends most of its time in the water? Yes, it’s a tortoise, not a turtle; no webbed feet as far as I can see. And it looks like our own Southwestern desert tortoise. What good would wheels do a creature who spends most of its time in the water?

]]> By: BB http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985905 BB Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985905 Poor baby can never be in the wild again. I hope they compensate by giving her the most mind-blowing tortoise treats in the universe. Poor baby can never be in the wild again. I hope they compensate by giving her the most mind-blowing tortoise treats in the universe.

]]> By: BB http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985908 BB Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985908 Good point. They need some kind of mechanical flippers. Good point. They need some kind of mechanical flippers.

]]> By: Dave http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985653 Dave Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985653 And remember: no jokes about "Hot Wheels" cars, doing "wheelies," and don't even mention drag racing... And remember: no jokes about “Hot Wheels” cars, doing “wheelies,” and don’t even mention drag racing…

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985663 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985663 Pimp My Turtle? Pimp My Turtle?

]]> By: ksol1460_newsdesk http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-988232 ksol1460_newsdesk Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-988232 About improving the wheels (and I agree, they need it) -- <a href="http://www.safari.co.il/article.php?id=39">Here's the safari's contact information.</a> Bluejay About improving the wheels (and I agree, they need it) —

Here’s the safari’s contact information.

Bluejay

]]> By: Ugly Canuck http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985692 Ugly Canuck Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985692 At least this little turtle seems happier than the little wheeled frog pictured here: http://delawarepunchline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/froglegsLARGE.jpg At least this little turtle seems happier than the little wheeled frog pictured here:

http://delawarepunchline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/froglegsLARGE.jpg

]]> By: ShaneAH http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-986472 ShaneAH Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-986472 Lollified for your amusement. Had to be done! http://cheezburger.com/View/4329565184 Lollified for your amusement. Had to be done!
http://cheezburger.com/View/4329565184

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-986493 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-986493 I for one welcome our bionic turtle overlords. I for one welcome our bionic turtle overlords.

]]> By: theyallhateme http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-988319 theyallhateme Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-988319 Am I the only one that saw this and immediately thought of pinewood derby mods? Am I the only one that saw this and immediately thought of pinewood derby mods?

]]> By: Spekkio http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-986021 Spekkio Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-986021 All seriousness - Tzvika needs better wheels. Those wheels look cheap and probably won't move very well on rough or uneven surfaces. All seriousness – Tzvika needs better wheels. Those wheels look cheap and probably won’t move very well on rough or uneven surfaces.

]]> By: Anonymous http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-989356 Anonymous Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-989356 Great I have 2 Tortoises and know how fast they can move on legs so with wheels it mut be speeding! Great I have 2 Tortoises and know how fast they can move on legs so with wheels it mut be speeding!

]]> By: Quiche de Resistance http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985530 Quiche de Resistance Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985530 Alignment needs to be tweaked a little on that left wheel. Alignment needs to be tweaked a little on that left wheel.

]]> By: doingdoing http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985532 doingdoing Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985532 I'm guessing no soap on him either. I’m guessing no soap on him either.

]]> By: doingdoing http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985533 doingdoing Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985533 HER... HER…

]]> By: Xeni Jardin http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985534 Xeni Jardin Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985534 But notice how soft and clear her skin is! But notice how soft and clear her skin is!

]]> By: Boondocker http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985539 Boondocker Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985539 Sooooo cute! I'm already thinking of several different designs, though... one central ball (like a trackball) that could let the turtle more effectively turn, or rubber tires that wouldn't drag on carpet, etc. I guess when you're facing permanent road rash in your nether regions, you'll take any wheels at all, though. Sooooo cute!

I’m already thinking of several different designs, though… one central ball (like a trackball) that could let the turtle more effectively turn, or rubber tires that wouldn’t drag on carpet, etc.

I guess when you’re facing permanent road rash in your nether regions, you’ll take any wheels at all, though.

]]> By: laineybirdy http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-986054 laineybirdy Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-986054 Boondocker - great ideas! you must be an engineer - love that trackball idea. Boondocker – great ideas! you must be an engineer – love that trackball idea.

]]> By: Quiche de Resistance http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985544 Quiche de Resistance Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985544 nice! nice!

]]> By: Bevin http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985552 Bevin Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985552 Watch out, hare! Watch out, hare!

]]> By: Tavie http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985553 Tavie Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985553 Adorable! Reminds me of <a href="http://boingboing.net/2008/04/25/wheels-for-paralyzed.html">this 2008 post</a>. Adorable! Reminds me of this 2008 post.

]]> By: beemoh http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985554 beemoh Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985554 And, if you drag her backwards a short way on a smooth surface, she zips forward at high speed for ages! And, if you drag her backwards a short way on a smooth surface, she zips forward at high speed for ages!

]]> By: doingdoing http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985557 doingdoing Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985557 Try to catch me ridin' dirty... Try to catch me ridin’ dirty…

]]> By: Xeni Jardin http://boingboing.net/2011/01/05/cute-little-injured.html#comment-985558 Xeni Jardin Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 #comment-985558 Thanks, updating the post! Thanks, updating the post!

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