These amazing photos of a weasel attacking a Green Woodpecker and being carried off on its back have been circulating on the net for a day or two.
Of course, this has quickly given rise to a bunch of parodies. My favorite is the one with Putin.
That’s a really amazing picture; I stand in awe of the photographer who was quick-witted enough to grab this image - once in a lifetime experience.
However, the parodies are much funnier, if less awe-inspiring…
Cool picture. I’m surprised that the woodpecker could fly while carrying the weight of the weasel.
European woodpecker or African woodpecker?
European, obviously. 
Uberpecker?
Are you suggesting that weasels migrate?
I would guess the weasel was in the middle of attacking the woodpecker when it took flight. He would have severed the spinal cord at the base of the skull. I would guess the woodpeckers neck may be a little sturdier tha most birds.
Falcooooorrr!
Only of they can catch a flight.
The bird’s expression did look pained…
It wouldn’t even have to be an evil sponge!
When I first saw that picture, all I could think of was, “Hey you f**king weasle, get off that woodpecker’s back!”
When I think of weasels (and I don’t often do) I don’t picture them being the size of hamsters.
I am reminded of an internet saying I ran across once.
Eagles may soar but weasels do not get sucked into jet engines.
Apparently that is not 100 percent true.
The woodpecker was lucky to weasel its way out of this dilemma. 
Is the weasel gonna be OK?
Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It’s what separates us from the animals…except the weasel.
Well, this thread would clearly not be complete without this song.
Arnold Schwarzenpecker ??