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[–] Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I always saw them as a symbol of arboreal north America.

please imagine Oh Canada playing softly in the background

I did as well, once. It was only after this historic moment, a little more than 10 years ago at one of the most important sites in our nation's capital, that I understood they are a Canadian symbol of peace, fellowship, and hope in dark times.

We aspire to be raccoons in times of peace, and geese in times of war.

[–] SL3wvmnas@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

OK. Good point. Not a racoon then. ^And I will not mention the Alberta Crazies ;)^

An armadillo maybe?

[–] Cracks_InTheWalls@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

Given that armadillos are a popular choice in the U.S. to represent roadkill in media, I actually feel this is a great fit.