Denial of the Eagle Scout Award

[Mixxi]

I'll try to be gentle on this topic, it's difficult for me as your typical bleeding heart liberal, but here we go.  The base lessons taught by the Boy Scouts are fantastic. Statement of fact, done.  The lessons taught politically and socially by The Boy Scouts of America are ultra conservative brainwashing and homophobic at best.  They do great things for some, and others they scar for life.  I love the message, I despise the posturing.

In total agreement with you, Cy.

And Talon, what the hell is a "drop-bear"?  I have this image of ninja bears dropping out of trees.

[PinkRose]

Cyrian, that's what I was trying to say as well. Thanks.

[Talon]

As you are family, I shall share the secret (that appears to be out on Wikia anyway).

Drop bears are a pretend creature. It is common practice for Australians to warn foreign tourists of them. Given that almost every animal in Australia is venomous or dangerous in some way, it's not too far fetched.

It's an in-joke and most Australians are highly amused by talking about drop bears. Most people picture more vicious Koalas (who are pretty vicious, themselves as they are) that drop from trees on to one's head or shoulders and claw, bite or something. Very dangeous, do be careful when you're out and about in Aus.

[Jasyn]

kangaroo riding

I didn't even realize this was a thing.  Is it anything like tauntaun riding?

[PinkRose]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D-LmRNdQiQ