Silly State Squirrels

When leaving the Penn State Campus, people don't remember the "We Are" chant, the long walks to class, or the clown obsession, they remember the squirrels. These crazy little guys are everywhere and are friendlier than the people asking you if you are registered to vote. Side note: the animalackofluenza must be bad if I am writing about squirrels.

Penn State squirrels might as well just be a different species. Distant from their rural cousins, State Squirrels have developed a unique appetite.  In the real world, squirrels are primarily herbivores, but State Squirrels live in a utopia of wonderful dietary choices straight from the trashcan. Developed from a possible gene mutation or experiment gone wrong, States Squirrels are basically freaks of nature. Their daily menu includes banana peels, crumbs from lunch, and the last drops from a basic white girl's Starbucks coffee. Maybe its the caffeine that is making them crazy? Once in a while, their pea sized brain gets to them and they accidentally consume tinfoil. (I saw this with my own eyes!)                              

Famous New York City Pizza Rat (1) 

Their favorite cuisine is a slice of pizza. I am assuming you are familiar with the viral New York City Pizza Rat. I was walking to breakfast one morning and seriously saw a squirrel dragging a piece of pizza, just like the viral rat. I felt like I was in a dream. Since when do squirrels eat pizza? I was so dazed that I missed my chance of fame. If only I had gotten my phone out sooner, I could have been the sole owner of the footage of the viral "Famous Penn State Pizza Squirrel." I could have had reporters knocking at my luxurious dorm door. I guess life is full of missed opportunities.

Sneezy is as excited for fall as I am!

It would be a travesty if I talked about squirrels and didn't mention the legend herself, "Squirrel Girl." This wonderful lady graced Penn State's campus for a few years before graduating in the fall of last year. Squirrel whisperer is known for her unique ability to talk to squirrels and overall love of animals. Each day should would interact with the squirrels, feeding them and playing dress up with miniature hats. She named a famous squirrel, Sneezy, who now has over 40 thousand followers and friends on Facebook. Wow, there is literally a squirrel that has more friends than I do.

Although each time a squirrels runs up to me I think it has rabies, these guys are an integral part of the culture of Penn State. We need to stop living in fear of the potential rabid squirrels and embrace them as one of our own. If squirrel girl can do it, we can do it too! Here's to the squirrels! Thanks for reading! Let me know what you think of our State Squirrels.

Note: For more information about Squirrel Girl, read this article.