28-03-2005 00:27									#1
	Victor the Parrot and his quest for recognition Get a bigger avatar today!

I've always been fascinated by Parrot talk. Well, its nothing I've really researched, just on the internet a few times. But today I came across this website:

http://parrotresearch.com/

As far as I know, its this parrot owner's website used for the purpose of finally getting the scientific community to recognize that Victor (the bird) is in fact highly intelligent and speaks in context. Now, I always just thought they were immitating what they hear, but then I saw this video:

http://24.150.235.222:8080/5/137299...=17&pathmedia=1

Of course it could be fake, but if it isn't... what does this mean?

More videos here:

http://www.victorsarchives.homestead.com/videopage.html

Even if he is just immitating... its pretty fascinating what he comes up with. Certainly even that must say something about the intelligence capacities of birds (whether or not they can talk).

What do you guys think?

	28-03-2005 00:28									#2
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quote: Originally posted by JimmyCracksCorn Of course it could be fake, but if it isn't... what does this mean?

You're very gullible?

	28-03-2005 00:30									#3
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After watching the first video...

	28-03-2005 00:31									#4
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quote: Originally posted by Kuciwalker You're very gullible?

I knew Mr. HighSchool would be around for this. And I said it could be fake... but if its isn't, what does this mean?

Anyways, this one is funny too:

http://24.150.235.222:8080/5/726940...=21&pathmedia=1

he says "fascism must go!"

	28-03-2005 00:31									#5
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quote: Originally posted by Kuciwalker After watching the first video...

I told you! Its nuts. I won't say it means he's intelligent, but it sure is bizzare.

	28-03-2005 00:33									#6
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The bird DOESN'T TALK. It's just a picture of a bird with some words overlayed...

	28-03-2005 00:37									#7
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quote: Originally posted by Kuciwalker The bird DOESN'T TALK. It's just a picture of a bird with some words overlayed...

You can't hear the vocals?

Now, again... I'm not saying its not fake, but are you absolutely sure?

	28-03-2005 00:38									#8
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Come on, only a truly intelligent being could come up with something like this:

quote: Don't play pick up pick up Play with toes Ryan took all new week on Onie To school two people it happened Ryan gave lots of basics Talking like a future doctrine The recording they haven't seen Now Ryan he has not count with our board Take it out in front of poor Victor World smug's it. Board sh___! I'm poor sport first bird Boards tell people. A ploy you broke. All them believe made My Lords going to school them Bombs are bountiful to fall Plus I want a perfect bomb to place here Indulge self pity by it to make logic love. Then they have to soul search their dead That's why I'd light this bomb fart I might toss Onie outside I bet he wants a world for people now We'll help him It will shoot some beautiful odor And did she trust that record I would like to tell Victor that Gods a call Victor. Not you. They not appreciate all of me Did you come to birthday party and they talk what I was not conscious of Not this year God come Hot doggies cook people poor When's God use to that And me goes farting on ones head It's better Victor's touch it. That was a joke He has come in with your beer. Watches that I talk Victor World screw you. I joke Ryan need. Victor's good. It's have to turn a light Lots of guys disturb Victor Can't scare, can't scare them Victor have joy Victors a good boy. God take birds. Birds are poor Pretty Victor's the very first bird

	28-03-2005 00:39									#9
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quote: Originally posted by JimmyCracksCorn You can't hear the vocals? Now, again... I'm not saying its not fake, but are you absolutely sure?

I can't hear anything but a bird chirping.

	28-03-2005 00:40									#10
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quote: Originally posted by Kuciwalker I can't hear anything but a bird chirping.

Hmm... I can. Try using headphones, thats what I'm listening with. It is a bit hard to hear (crappy recording equipment) but its definately there.

	28-03-2005 00:46									#11
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Yeah, the guy even says on the page that you need to use headphones.

Edit: The audio downloads are even better.

http://www.parrotresearch.com/conversations2a.html

	28-03-2005 01:58									#12
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Doesn't sound like any parrot I've ever heard.

	28-03-2005 10:07									#13
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quote: Originally posted by jdd2007 Doesn't sound like any parrot I've ever heard.

You've obviously never met victor.

Come on people, you know you want to be enlightened by this bird's profound wisdom!