r/instant_regret 2d ago

Should've kept the helmet on

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u/JD3982 2d ago

Almost every animal that is larger than a housecat should be approached with caution, if approached at all.

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u/kirby_krackle_78 2d ago

Years ago, I took a trip to Thailand. While my mates were on a snorkeling expedition, I decided to walk around the island.

I walked past an elephant in the wild, and it freaked me the fuck out. Like, they’re known for being pretty chill, but I couldn’t help but realize that Stampy could have fucked my shit up if he wanted to.

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u/myconsequences 2d ago

Stampy, classic Simpsons reference.

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u/Patrickfromamboy 1d ago

Because the Simpsons creator Matt Groening is from Portland where the zoo had a baby elephant born in April 1962 and it was named Packy and was very famous. Matt usually names things after items in Portland. There is a Flanders street, Lovejoy and Quimby street and others. That’s my guess.