Bow has been the center of the bird universe recently, and for good reason. In case you didn’t know, there was an emu on the loose. That’s why everyone was leaving their garage doors open at night with jingly-jangly things hanging inside. But in the end it was a father-son duo who put an end to this bird’s free run of the town’s natural habitat by using a large net. Go figure.
The emu is the second tallest bird in the world, but it can’t fly and it also is pretty good at avoiding detention, considering it was running loose for over a week.
But before he was taken away, we were able to secure an interview with the emu late Sunday night in a Concord Insider exclusive. We’re going to call him Ume to conceal his identity. (That’s just emu backwards.)
So how did you end up in Bow?
You know, I’d rather not say. The people I was staying with weren’t exactly supposed to have me.
Was it close to here or did you travel a long distance?
Well, you know Tim and Jon, I like you guys so I’ll tell you this – I wasn’t living in Bow. (Wink, Wink.)
So since you had never been to Bow, what was your favorite part of the adventure?
There’s just so much open space here. I was able to go for lots of long runs, play hide and seek with some of the police force and bird experts and there’s just something about the food here.
So there’s no plans on leaving the area?
This really seems like a place where I can put down some roots and make a home for myself. I’ll have to see what the future holds, but if given the opportunity I will definitely be back.
We’re kind of new to the Bow scene, think you could show us around a bit?
That would totally be a really fun time, but right now I think I’m in a little bit of trouble and might not be allowed back in town for some time. But who knows what the future holds cause I’d love to go for a ride about town with you guys.
We heard people were leaving their garage doors open in an effort to catch you, did you know that?
Is that why every house I looked at didn’t have garage doors? I thought there was some sort of law against having one or something. That sure does explain all those jingly-jangly things hanging everywhere.
Why do emu’s, like yourself, enjoy shiny things so much?
What’s not to love? Tell me you can resist the sweet sounds or two spoons clanging together or looking away when the sun reflects off it. Maybe it’s just an emu thing, but you guys should try it.
We’re not sure if you’re aware, but the high school in Bow has a falcon as its mascot. We were thinking they should change it to an emu in your honor.
Well, that’s mighty kind, but I sure wouldn’t want to upset the falcon who currently holds the prestigious honor. (Insiders: The school doesn’t actually own a real falcon.) Then heck ya, let’s get this campaign on a roll. Today, it’s mascots, next year it could be the White House.
Are you declaring your candidacy for president?
Now, that’s not what I’m saying, but it’s a possibility. You guys want to work on my campaign? It could be a career making move.
Will you be writing a book about life on the lam?
I was never really on the lam. I just really like to run and people kinda scare me, especially strangers, so it’s just my natural reaction. No hard feelings good people of Bow. Hopefully we can learn to coexist one day soon cause I really want to come back and spend the rest of my life here. And yes, I will be writing a book and you should definitely pick it up. It will be a good read.
