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Poor exploding toads!

The Register, an oline publication from the UK first reported this story about exploding toads in a pond in Hamburg, Germany in April 2005. 

There was a recent update that "crows have been fingered as the culprits. Apparently the crow pecks a small hole in the toad to get at the liver. The toad begins to inflate itself - its normal defence mechanism - but because there is no separation between lung cavity and abdomen, the poor blighter keeps on expanding until it goes pop."

There is a nice thread in the science section of Netscape.com where people are discussing the poor toads...

Obviously, we here at SquareToad are sad about our poor brothers in the pond.

Funny ode to the scrotum of a toad

Who knows how long this page will stay up - it's one of those random pages hanging off of a site that may or may not continue to support the random content that is sitting there into the future.  But, by the looks of the pages here there are some old school "hackers" taking care of the stuff, so it should continue to live somewhere.

Anyway, the real point here is that someone actually wrote an Ode to the Scrotum of a Toad!

Couldn't ask for a better addition to the Ode to a Toad and Toad bits categories of our site...

Ode to a Toad: Darling Toad....

Here is another Ode to a Toad that was submited on the SquareToad website back in October 2005 by Andrea Da Costa (Pieces of My Heart):

Darling Toad...

Oh darling toad of the slimy skin

Could there be more to you within?

I'd like to believe you are a prince

But that fairytale died for me long since!
 

Oh darling toad all covered in warts

Could you be a prince of sorts?

I can't imagine you on a shining steed

But to believe in you I feel a need!

 

If I should deign to give you a kiss

Would I get warts upon my lips?

Could a slime like you make my heart sing?

If I'm to find out I must do this thing!

 

*Mwah* There! The deed is done!

Damn! I knew you wouldn't be one!!!

Abusive toad

Nice little youtube video with a very angry toad... don't watch with the kids.

Don't be a toxic toad

I think I found that toxic toad reference I was looking for.  Unfortunately, it's not a superhero at all.  Some lame-ass, HR-type person doesn't want us to be "toxic toads" by:

"

• Checking your attitude – is it getting you where you want to be?
• Recognising the negative effect you may be having on other people
• Stop blaming other people – ask what you're going to do to change the situation
• Using your energy and expertise in a positive manner
• Asking yourself why you're unhappy with your situation and pinpoint practical solutions
• Avoiding spending time with negative people

"

Whole new meaning to taking it in the ass...

This cane toad purse makes me cringe at the sight of it.  Not only is it the empty skin of a toad, but this poor guy gets the job of having someone move objects in and out of his ass all day...

Toxic Toadburger! Hmmmm

Just found this book as I was searching for "toxic toad" in Google.  Thought I had seen a Toxic Toad comic book at some point awhile back (I'm still going to look for it).  But, this was the #1 result:

Looks yummy doesn't it?  Looks like a fun book for kids.  But seems to only be published and sold in the U.K. (couldn't find it on traditional Amazon, just Amazon.co.uk).

The author, Ian Hills, wrote his own notation on http://www.amazon.co.uk/Toxic-Toadburger-Conspiracy-Ian-Hills/dp/1840465646:

"Amazing what happens when you combine an over-active imagination, 15 months unemployment, a small stint of depression and a curious affection for toads."

Think I can relate...

Stars 'n Toads Comic Strip

Fun little toad-based comic strip.  "Two New Office Humor Comic Strips Every 'Moanday'"

Art is by Taylor Dobson. Design and content by Bob Cole

There is a coincidental disclaimer at the bottom of the homepage:

Any similarity between the comic strip Stars 'n Toads and your office is probably just pure coincidence;
But,
If the shoe fits;
Wear it!

Toad eCards!

OK, technically most of these are frog ecards, but there are a couple of toads in there - http://www.krittercards.com/frog.htm.  In any case, you can send that special toad lover a heartfelt greeting this holiday season.

I particulalry like this bloated, spread-eagle frog card.

Oh, and you can choose music to go along with any of these.  Including the Godfather Theme!

One more for the toad bartender...

Je ne parle pas francais, but I like this image of a "Dead Drunk Toad" found on this French Heavy Metal Webzine...