Tai Shan. It's a captive animal, people

OK. People in D.C. are uber-sad because a panda bear is leaving the National Zoo to head back to his native China to breed. Before I go any further, the Chinese government owns the panda, the National Zoo was just looking after him for a few years. Here is a link to a Washington Post video to show just how uber-sad people are: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSuO57Ld8-w

So here's the deal. GET OVER IT! I can understand having a connection to a pet – a dog, a cat, hell even a mouse or a fish. These animals live under your care in your home. If they die, or are removed from your home for some other reason, I can see how you might experience a feeling of loss. But for Christ's sake, this is a captive animal!

Why would you spend 8 hours a day looking at a panda? How does one even get attached to a panda, or any other caged animal that you are unable to make a physical connection with? I don't get it. It doesn't make sense.

And to anyone who says they can look into his soul...WTF?? Seriously? First of all, there is no such thing as a "soul," and even if there was, Tai Shan wouldn't have one BECAUSE HE IS A FUCKING OVER-SIZED RACCOON!

Anyway, to all you Tai Shan loving freaks, get a hobby or go see Avatar. If you get depressed with that, at least there is an online support network to help you through your shit.

But that's just my opinion. And someday, robots WILL rule the world.