Nostradoveus's home portrait.

Prophetic Pigeon Predicts Peculiar Events for 2024 – World Awaits Feathered Forecasts

In a surprising twist to the annual tradition of making predictions for the upcoming year, a local pigeon, affectionately named Nostradoveus, has emerged as an unexpected oracle, offering predictions for the events that will shape 2024. Crowds have gathered in the town square, eagerly awaiting the feathered forecaster's next cooing proclamation.

According to Nostradoveus, the year 2024 will witness an unprecedented surge in popularity for square-shaped fruit, with square watermelons and pineapples becoming the must-have items in grocery stores. Additionally, the prophetic pigeon predicts a global fascination with synchronized swimming competitions for cats, heralding a new era of feline athleticism.

Among the more surprising forecasts, Nostradoveus envisions a breakthrough in human-avian communication, with pigeons assuming advisory roles in international diplomacy. The United Nations is reportedly considering the establishment of a Pigeon Peacekeeping Force to mediate conflicts and deliver messages of goodwill.

As news of the prophetic pigeon's predictions spreads, skeptics are questioning the legitimacy of Nostradoveus's insights, while believers flock to the town square to witness the bird's uncanny ability to peck at cards displaying cryptic symbols representing the future.

Only time will tell whether Nostradoveus's predictions for 2024 will come to pass or if the pigeon's crystal ball feathers might be in need of a good molt.

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About the Author:

Plume Feild

Plume Feild, a satirical soothsayer with a penchant for turning mundane prophecies into comedic visions. Armed with a degree in Feathered Forecasting, Plume has dedicated his career to exploring the whimsical side of future-telling. When not deciphering the coos of prophetic pigeons, he enjoys sipping tea leaves and pondering the existential meaning of fortune cookies. Follow him on Screamingbird @PlumeF for a daily dose of fortune-telling fun.

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"Aaaaaaah!" screamed the blue bird while he was panicking about...something. 😧 . What name would you give to this bird character? 🐥 . I've seen @birdstrips' "Draw a Bird" challenge (I added her post in the last slide) and based on her template, I drew a silly looking bird. . Might be the neighbor/classmate of @levcomics Trixie and Lucky? A lost relative? A foreign tourist of their forest? Who knows? 🤔 . Also, you can see sketches of different expressions of this bird. . #ellycolor #birdstrips #drawabird #drawabirdchallenge #cutebird #funnybird #funnybirb #drawingchallenge #artchallenge #characterdesign #birdcharacter #myoc #newoc #originalcharacter #screamingbird #romanianartist #romanianart #bluebird #instart2019 #artistofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/B6EZM_EBpQ-/?igshid=1y36c40seljo

Have you ever heard birds in the background of some episodes? Here are the culprits: Buddy and Betty. Usually they are asleep when I interview. But sometimes they are co-dependent and make lots of noise to get treats. #cockatiels #cockatielsofinstagram #petbirds #petbirdsofinstagram #petbird #petparrot #petparrots #loudbird #screamingbird #sleepingbird #podcasthost #podcasthosts #podcastsofinstagram #editingaudios #audioissues https://www.instagram.com/p/CXlVSfgAXqh/?utm_medium=tumblr

Electro-Harmonix (EHX) Screaming Bird Treble Boost guitar effects pedal - I bought this used effects pedal a week ago at a local reuse shop (secondhand goods store) here in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture. It was pretty cheap for an EHX USA pedal. I bought it for ¥3,300 (about $33). On used guitar gear websites such a Reverb, the going price is much higher: $90-100. I spent a lot of time with this effects pedal. As a treble Boost it is intended to increase (boost) the volume of the higher tones (treble). However, with that boost also comes a lot of outside electrical interference (noise). I tried it out with different power sources, different guitars and basses with different pickups, different amplifiers, with other effects pedals, and with different cables. Never know until you try, right? I came to to conclusion that it does do what it's meant to do: boost the treble (high frequencies), but - to avoid the noise - it works best with electric guitars with humbucker pickups (not single coil pick-ups), using either a 9 volt battery or a newer power supply (not a daisy chain, etc.), and in front of (or prior to) other high gain effects (such as overdrive and distortion pedals) with the exception of fuzz, which should be placed before this treble boost. Please I understand that I am simply expressing my own personal opinion regarding this particular EHX USA Screaming Bird Treble Boost. Others will likely have their own opinions, which is fine. More power to each and every one of you. Most importantly, rock on and make more music! #electroharmonix #ehx #screamingbird #trebleboost #effectspedal #guitar #guitars #electricguitar #bass #bassguitar #electricbass #naha #okinawa #rockon #エフェクター #ギター #エレキギター #ベース #エレキベース #沖縄 #沖縄県 #那覇市 #那覇 (at Okinawa Prefecture) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVWYlxchdkL/?utm_medium=tumblr

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#inktober2017 Day 9: #Screech (Hey, I actually followed one of the prompts for once!) How my friend's #sulphurcrestedcockatoo reacted when I offered him a seed stick. 😑 #inktober #inkdrawing #ink #drawingexercise #linework #birbs #birds #screaming #screamingbird #cockatoo #cockies #makesomenoise

A pictorial representation of what my mind sounds like

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Santa's Workshop Embraces Modernization – Implements Elf Chatbots to Handle Wish Lists

In an effort to streamline operations and keep up with technological trends, Santa's Workshop has announced a bold move toward modernization by introducing elf chatbots to handle wish lists. This announcement has sparked a wave of reactions from both parents and elves, with many questioning the impact of automation on the North Pole's age-old traditions.

Spokeself Tinsel Twinkletoes, the chief architect of the technological overhaul, defended the decision, stating, "We elves need to adapt to the times. With the surge in wish lists, it's only logical to employ chatbots to efficiently manage the load. Plus, it frees up our time for important elfish activities like snowball fights and hot cocoa tastings."

Parents, however, express concerns about the personalized touch that elf chatbots might lack. "What happened to the magic of a handwritten letter to Santa?" lamented one parent, echoing the sentiments of many who fear the automation might strip away the charm of the cherished Christmas tradition.

As the news spread, elves grappled with the concept of digital wish-list management, attending workshops on chatbot etiquette and learning how to respond to requests for the latest tech gadgets and unicorn-themed merchandise.

Santa, in a statement, reassured everyone that the essence of Christmas magic would remain intact. He also hinted at a possible collaboration with Amazon's delivery drones to further expedite gift distribution.

About the Author:

Frosty Satirebaum

Frosty Satirebaum is an icy wit with a flair for turning frosty tales into comedic delights. Armed with a degree in Snowflake Sarcasm, Frosty has dedicated his career to infusing winter holidays with a chilly chuckle. When not crafting satirical snowscapes, he enjoys sipping eggnog and pondering the true meaning of fruitcake. Follow him on ScreamingBird @FrostySatirebaum for a daily dose of frosty humor.

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Part 1 of all the art I did for ArtFight!

Characters are owned by:

@misspeya, @ballpitbee

Prism (username on AF, doesn’t link any accounts), @dreamzscape

screamingbirds (Instagram is shimmering_stars_), snowers (doesn’t link any accounts)

Artfight 2019 attack on screamingbirds’ space dragon character, Jay!

From: Sophie and Rosie! @screamingbirds

Mood.

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