Oddities and Animals

Readers, beware. Some content may be offensive to the following: PETA members, vegans, and cute animal lovers. This special posting is dedicated to the countless creatures who have lost their lives and now permanently reside in Madison, Wisconsin. Though it is a tragedy, we must honor their memories with a photo homage.


Yes, it's real. An all-inclusive taxidermy museum located in the basement of a secret reputable business. By far one of the weirdest things I've ever seen... but also, the best.


We got the tip from a friend in Minnesota, a Wisconsin native.


Yee-ha.




They had it all. Albino squirells, chipmunks stripping, bodiless mounted heads of large beasts. Their faces frozen in an eternal expression of sadness... or buried in the mouth of a frosted mug.



I'm not going to say I'm a fan of killing cute critters, but this was just something we had to see. Well worth the detour.


Another stop on the way to Chicago was this amazing sculpture park, made entirely of recycled junk by an artist known as "Dr. Evermor." Strange rusty beings lined the side of highway, beckoning even the most hurried passer-bys.




Such beautiful junk, looming high overhead. A symphony of rusted brass orchestra peacocks sat alongside his masterwork, "The Forevertron." Free to the public, and reminiscent of City of Lost Children.

Once we arrived in the great city of Chicago, our gracious host JR took us to the local zoo (also free to the public). There we saw lions, camels, bears, oh, and chimps brutally murdering an innocent fluffy bunny.


Right in front of our eyes, the brutal mob of five swollen-butt chimps proceeded to spot a stray wandering bunny, chase it against a log, catch it, snap its neck, hoot with glee, murder it, then torture the pitiful corpse. It's nature, and it's real. Welcome to the jungle. Or the zoo.



P.S. We love Chicago!

-Rach