If it weren't for some experiences I have had dealing with people being afraid of ferrets, I would have to agree that the Verizon chimerical is just another laugh at a ferret getting the best of a human; the thing is, I know better now that an advertisement like that one can do damage. Ever since I started with ferrets I have tried hard to convince family members and visitors to my home that they won't become evil vampires and bit the "s***" out of that person. What was even more threatening, in my opinion that many of you will share, is that I had to convince my apartment manager that my "rats" were not sent from Satan. None of the questions about biting or fear of my ferrets were ever caused by mine or any other ferrets! People just seem to be afraid. I had a couple that was over ask me if they really would bite you like in the Verizon chimerical! I don't hate the chimerical, I just hate the way people can react to it. I posted some questions a few days ago that were never answered. What is the history of Sandee? How and is it necessary to ferret-proof the fridge and oven? Note that I have an electric oven that is never on when the fur kids are romping in the apartment. [Posted in FML issue 3907]