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<blockquote data-quote="RickN" data-source="post: 1321229" data-attributes="member: 8854"><p>Guys I worked for a circus and at times helped with the elephants when I first got out of the service and have to call BS on this one for several reasons. </p><p></p><p>First, if you treated any elephant like that it could and would remember you and it would get revenge. I got knocked cold by one elephant because several days before I had patted it's flank to hard with an open palm. I have swatted a horse's rear harder without upsetting the horse but the elephant took it wrong and flattened me with a swing of her trunk.</p><p></p><p>Second, if you did mistreat a baby elephant like that it would be to scared to perform in front of people. Elephants are brighter then most people know but like any animal if you really break them they are not good for much.</p><p></p><p>Third, I have seen bullhooks and hotshots used on elephants but the hotshot is only used if the elephant gets to unruly. If you use it for much more then that it loses it's effectiveness. </p><p></p><p>Forth, much like the guy that tried to set up GW most of these guys are full of it.</p><p></p><p>Most of you know I am an animal lover and I would be outraged if I thought this was legit. I think it is BS by someone looking for their 15 minutes of fame.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RickN, post: 1321229, member: 8854"] Guys I worked for a circus and at times helped with the elephants when I first got out of the service and have to call BS on this one for several reasons. First, if you treated any elephant like that it could and would remember you and it would get revenge. I got knocked cold by one elephant because several days before I had patted it's flank to hard with an open palm. I have swatted a horse's rear harder without upsetting the horse but the elephant took it wrong and flattened me with a swing of her trunk. Second, if you did mistreat a baby elephant like that it would be to scared to perform in front of people. Elephants are brighter then most people know but like any animal if you really break them they are not good for much. Third, I have seen bullhooks and hotshots used on elephants but the hotshot is only used if the elephant gets to unruly. If you use it for much more then that it loses it's effectiveness. Forth, much like the guy that tried to set up GW most of these guys are full of it. Most of you know I am an animal lover and I would be outraged if I thought this was legit. I think it is BS by someone looking for their 15 minutes of fame. [/QUOTE]
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