Christian The Lion Is Coming To The Big Screen
"Christian the Lion," the YouTube video that made many cold-hard bitches melt into a puddle of tears at their desks, is coming to a movie theater near you! The video tells the story of two groovy gays who bought a lion from Harrod's in London in 1969. The gays raised Christian, but he became too big, so they had no choice but to release him into the wild. A year later, they reunite with him in Africa. They all hug and kiss while Whitney Houston belts in the background. Personally, I was waiting for Christian to eat one of their asses.
Sony Pictures is currently in negotations to buy the rights to the dudes' 1972 book "A Lion Called Christian." Sharon Stone's cougar vagina is an obvious choice to play young Christian. Jocelyn Wildenstein can play older Christian. Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari can reunite to play the groovy gays.
Now if Sony can just buy the rights to Spaghetti Cat's life story, they'll have two animal hit movies on their hands.
Aw, thanks for that story, Lionardo! And Angel_i, Lionness spirit sister! Very cool.
This helps proves my personal theory that there are special animals out there just as there are special humans, like - genius extra-something specialness occurs in all species, not just the human species. Obviously, Christian the Lion is a special genius lion, not just your normal average lion is he, oh, no. He's special!
I love this story so much, so, so so SO much. LOVE!!
About Christian the lIon , there already is a movie made about him in the early 70s! Called "Christian the lion". The footage that is so popular was made in 1971 NOT 1974. The fellows went back a second time in 1974 - there are pictures of the event - but no video. Both times they partied all night with this amazing animal. The video IS accurate - it occured in 1971. When the boys went back in 1974 they found the lion was actually waiting for them. Someone posted that they couldn't find the lion in 1974 and he had been killed by poachers. Untrue. Also, there is no evidence that he was ever killed by poachers. A movie was made in the very early 70s about Christian which includes the above 1971 event -it is still available both on DVD and VHS and is called "Christian the Lion". The video was made BEFORE the 1974 visit, proving that the footage above is 1971 footage. Both fellows are alive and well and living in Australia - their home Country- and they gave an interview with the Today Show in which they discussed all of the above and the correct dates as shown above. They stated the love between them and the lion was so strong that they never doubted he would remember them. In Africa the Lion lived on George Adamson's Preservation for lions, and George first told the boys he did not belive the lion would remember them since it had lived in the wild for a year and had mates. He must have been stunned when he saw Christian's incredible response to the very kind boys who rescued him from that tiny cage in the department store several years before. By the way, the Lion lived on the same street in London as Mick Jagger! A really hip place to be, and he fitted in perfectly. Also he travelled around the city in a Mercedes convertible with the top down (!) and in a costly Bentley! And he ate in the finest restaurants, and spent his days resting on the furniture in the furniture store. One of his tricks was to pretend to be sleeping-or a stuffed toy- and then slowly turn his head and watch the excitment! He loved children and other animals and never bit anyone. Another interesting fact - he was never restrained - he listened to the tone of their voices and knew what they wanted. And yes, he did use a large litter box and never failed to use it. His toys in the basement of the furniture store - where he lived with the guys- included matresses! Also, he slept on a bed between them.
Several site have listed the 1974 date as pertaining to this video - so it is easy to see why there would be this confusion. They cleared it up on the Today Show. Furthermore, if you look at Christian's mane in that video you can clearly see it has not fully developed. The boys state in 1974 he had grown much larger - probably closer to 400 lbs. He is about three hundred in the video. He was 185 when released in Africa so in a year he had gained more than 100 lbs. You can buy the DVD from the "Born Free" site with profits going to help animals like this.
LOL! I'm just reading now.
Christian and His Gay Days.
That's what they should call it.
♥ ThreadKilla!/Lean Like a Chola/She's a Lady.
"You sicken everyone! Even Michael Jackson!" overheardinnewyork
Me too, Snowblood.
LOL I was spirit dancing once and they said: Find your animal! and later when I was talking about it, I said Tigress. At the end of the circle - it just popped out: Lionness! I meant lionness! LOL Like it mattered. Mebbe it does *shrugs*.
♥ ThreadKilla!/Lean Like a Chola/She's a Lady.
"You sicken everyone! Even Michael Jackson!" overheardinnewyork
Oh my GOD!! Cried!! The Whitney Houston song combined with the lion hugging his old friends like that was just - that was too much. I WANT MORE!! I love it, love it, love it.
LOVE love LOVE!!
That's amazing that Christian the Lion not only still loved his old former owners so much, after years of being truly a wild lion, that he even brought his "wife" lioness along and he let his old human friends meet her and touch her, too!
How I love animals, how I do love animals so very, very much.
ohmygod I'm crying again. I LOVE LIONS!! That's my totem animal, the lioness is. LOVE!!!
@ Angel_i - "That's exactly why I avoided this so long - I din't have no space for teary times." Me, too! Same reason why I avoided this video for so long.
O.K., I guess now it's time for the Christian the Lion video. I've been putting this off for far too long.
*clicks video, puts headphones on, prepares to cry.*
"He even introduced them to his wife"
And said "Make me some dinner, bitch!'
Ok - I had to joke cuz I'm sobbing like a baby now. That's exactly why I avoided this so long - I din't have no space for teary times.
Also - brave muthafuckas! How'd they know he wasn't gonna et him! Maybe the same way I knew that about my pittie.
♥ ThreadKilla!/Lean Like a Chola/She's a Lady.
"You sicken everyone! Even Michael Jackson!" overheardinnewyork
Just to be clear, this particular video, and the story contained in it, has some factual inaccuracies. The truth is actually much more heartwarming and compelling than the events related in the video. First, the two men who had cared for Christian hadn't seen him in nearly four years...not one year, as the video suggested. They bought him in '69, and in a year or so later, after he became too big, they sent him to Kenya. When they did make the journey documented in the video in 1974, they were warned that Christian hadn't been seen in months, and their hopes to see him were probably futile. They didn't have to go looking for him for days, though. The night before their flight arrived, Christian and his lioness and their cubs showed up at the camp in Nairobi, with Christian perched on his favorite rock, as if he were waiting for something. As soon as his two caretakers arrived at the camp, Christian was there. He hadn't seen them for nearly four years, yet he remembered them as if a day hadn't gone by. For more on this story, you can visit snopes.com and search for Christian the lion.
Smile? Omg it made me cry.
If that doesn't make you smile - you are a cold hearted bastard....
Awwwww, that was the sweetest thing I've ever seen from Youtube. *wipes tears away* I must add that one to my favorites!
I do hope that they make a quality full-length movie about Christian the Lion and his two gays. LOL @ MK's choice of casting :))
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I'm sorry but I would never completely trust a wild animal, regardless how much it had been domesticated, to not give in to its instincts at some point. As in chew on your head.
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They bought a freakin' LION at Harrod's? Do they sell babies, too? Oh wait, isn't that where Madonna bought hers?
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"I think we'll need some more FBI guys."
Oh, hell, I just cried my ass off. I'm such a wuss.
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WISH GRANTED! >:)
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awww...i wonder if christian and the 2 gays talked about old times over cocktails....
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so pretty. so fat. so sad!!!
Submitted by Sandbitch on September 5, 2008 - 7:10pm.
Hey Tigerlily - I think Seaworld at Surfers Paradise have white tigers. Let's go!
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Woohoo! Road trip and some white tiger peen? Count me in!
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Sorry, Roger, you are tiger now...
Hey Tigerlily - I think Seaworld at Surfers Paradise have white tigers. Let's go!
edited to add: and afterwards, you can eat me. LOL
Submitted by MacKoroni on September 6, 2008 - 9:08am. Awwwww :( I didn't need to know that. That makes me so sad. Fucking poachers.
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Man. I love them briefly and hate them eternally.
Pssht..fuck Christian...He ain't no lion, he's a pussy! Here he had the opportunity to eat two perfectly good and delicious puffs and what does his wimpy ass do? No, we tigers know how it's done...Just ask Roy...Yum, Roy...slightly sweet, slightly salty...Uh-oh, zoo officials, I must dash...but before I do, I'll admit I shed a tiger tear...
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Sorry, Roger, you are tiger now...
That's a gay cat. He was like, hey girrrrls, lemme introduce you to my beard.
I LOOOVE this story, but I don't think they should make a movie out of it. The five minute version w/ Whitney singing in the background is gold already. They shouldn't mess with it.
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Actually this damn lion had me doing all sorts of research for weeks a few years back. (A topic I know something about, I think) I believe that they went back 4 years later to see the lion again, but the lion never came. Some people including the individual who introduced him to the wild, said (he was killed by poachers -- the man) when he was alive that the lion could have been killed by poachers.
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Awwwww :( I didn't need to know that. That makes me so sad. Fucking poachers.
That vid broke my heart... I cant stop crying, that was so beautiful.
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I nominate Ryan Seacrest and Spencer Pratt for this Christians and Lions movie! With a brand-new Morris the Cat in the feline part of course.
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"I still think we should find a way to let Brangelina know that there are people out here who love them and want to wish them all the best… I wanna write a poem like some other people did but I’m not that smart. "
S: Fanks! He is truly one of the best things about my life.
:)
I also have a Superb Parrot named "Chopper". This isn't "my" Chopper BTW.
http://animalpicturesarchive.com/ArchOLD-7/1197852984.jpg
Chopper is named after Chopper Reid who is a notorious Aussie criminal. Eric Bana played him in the Aussie Movie "Chopper". And he kicked arse - he was brilliant.
Eric Bana - Chopper trailer
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeXy8BnhhxQ
Sandbitch!
Arrrrrgh!! I love Pom's!!!!!!!
FatMartha,
I was moving from a 25 acre farm to the "city" so i donated Meggahn to a private school. I rode her whenever i wanted and was with her till she passed but didn't have to pay board or feed! *wink*
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I like to flag down taxies by lifting my skirt and holding my ass like a baby bump. So I end up having to take the bus A LOT. -Lolo
@Clarisse/Sandbitch:
C: Awww, that is so kind of you. I don't think I could ever give my precious Duke away. I am too selfish and I love him too much. :X
S: Fanks! He is truly one of the best things about my life. And your lil Kevin looks like a hot slut! I would snuggle his face to death!!
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Keep on keepin' on.
Martha! What a spectacular horsey!
Here's my furchild.
www.dailypuppy.com/dog/Kevin_2284
Marfa!!
Aw! I had a Morgan/Thoroughbred growing up!
When i graduated and moved out i donated her to a school so she could teach little rich girls to ride. She passed away at 29!
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I like to flag down taxies by lifting my skirt and holding my ass like a baby bump. So I end up having to take the bus A LOT. -Lolo
Bunnies... =3 We should all post pictures of our cuddly buddies!!
Dis is mah puppeh: http://img395.imageshack.us/my.php?image=awwtenorup2.jpg
and dis is mah horseh: http://img256.imageshack.us/my.php?image=duuuuukepc6.jpg
I misses dem. :'[
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Keep on keepin' on.
LCT,
Aw! I love koala's!
Deeze demon furries are actually mine...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxnmckenna/2297514737/
Stock,
Aw!! I love a man that spoils his puppamutt! Doxies i think are universally spoiled!!
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I like to flag down taxies by lifting my skirt and holding my ass like a baby bump. So I end up having to take the bus A LOT. -Lolo
xxyxz ~ in the morning, I leave it on the news. She changes it to Law & Order.
i will publicly admit it: i cried black tears when i watched this.
Stock B
Do you leave it on the discovery channel or just regular T.V?
Submitted by Stock Broker on September 5, 2008 - 5:12pm.
There is just something about dachsunds that commands spoiling. My mini dachsund is the princess of the house. My husband particularly goes nuts over her, even though she steals his pillow and lays on it as soon as he gets up. She's the only one he won't grab it right back from.
A lovely, gentle princess unless, of course, there is food around, then she turns into a pitbull (minus the lipstick).
Oh, I think I just insulted my poor little Gretchen.
Submitted by FatMartha on September 5, 2008 - 4:39pm.
@LCT: Me either. My horsie and my puppy are both at home. All I have is my fish Rufus, but he didn't really enjoy me hugging him the last time...
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That's because you have to spit on him while you're hugging him to keep him moist.
It's ok, we can hug eachuvver.
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YOUR JUST JEALUS OKAY YOU CAN'T MAKE THE SKIDMARK WITH BLOW TOOT TIMES SHE HAS THE BUTT BURN CHOCOLATE TACO OKAY WOW!
Clarisse ~ I leave the TV on during the day for my dachsund. She can switch the channels and watch whatever she wants.
Yea, I spoil her. I got her at a truck stop as a puppy. What can I say...she thaws out my blackened heart.
Fellatio, Koala-style:
http://www.eaglestock.com/graphics/koala6%5E.jpg
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YOUR JUST JEALUS OKAY YOU CAN'T MAKE THE SKIDMARK WITH BLOW TOOT TIMES SHE HAS THE BUTT BURN CHOCOLATE TACO OKAY WOW!
Clarisse -
Here you is. I know it's in reverse, but that's just how I roll.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/486906583_11a18e9b7e.jpg?v=0
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YOUR JUST JEALUS OKAY YOU CAN'T MAKE THE SKIDMARK WITH BLOW TOOT TIMES SHE HAS THE BUTT BURN CHOCOLATE TACO OKAY WOW!
@LCT: Me either. My horsie and my puppy are both at home. All I have is my fish Rufus, but he didn't really enjoy me hugging him the last time...
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Keep on keepin' on.
It's just a little bloody green mucus from the lining of my septum, what's the big deal?
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"that is not a common looking vagina right?"
This animal huggingness is making my heart sad. I have no animals to hug :(
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YOUR JUST JEALUS OKAY YOU CAN'T MAKE THE SKIDMARK WITH BLOW TOOT TIMES SHE HAS THE BUTT BURN CHOCOLATE TACO OKAY WOW!
Submitted by Stoney on September 5, 2008 - 4:10pm.
Thanks carrot, but I already used my shirt. What?! It's green!
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SICK BOOGERS!
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YOUR JUST JEALUS OKAY YOU CAN'T MAKE THE SKIDMARK WITH BLOW TOOT TIMES SHE HAS THE BUTT BURN CHOCOLATE TACO OKAY WOW!
Stock Broker,
Why on earth would you do that?? You'll never get to pic your shows now!!
Mopa,
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I like to flag down taxies by lifting my skirt and holding my ass like a baby bump. So I end up having to take the bus A LOT. -Lolo
Oh my gosh Mopa, thats so sad! I'm sorry that happened to you. Losing a fur family member is very hard.
((hugs))
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I'm trying to teach my dachsund to use the TV remote control.
Oh God, I can't watch it! I saw this video back in June, before my family went on vacation. Our dogs were put in the kennel during our vacation and, on the second day of our vacation, the kennel called and told us one of our dogs had died.
I cried like a baby the first time I saw this video, so I think I would kill myself if I watched it now. I've had several dreams of scratching at our back door and I open it and my departed dog is standing there and runs in the house.
Nawty!!!
Gonnaburn,
As a matter of fact, i do love me some Colin!! In a completely different, but still animal like way! *wink wink*
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I like to flag down taxies by lifting my skirt and holding my ass like a baby bump. So I end up having to take the bus A LOT. -Lolo
My little dog Pac Man sleeps in a drawer from my old baby dresser I use to put my weeee little baby clothes in. AWWWWWWWWWW
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