National Zoo panda cam would go dark in shutdown

[RonPaulFanInGA]

http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/National-Zoo-panda-cam-would-go-dark-in-shutdown-4856807.php


WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials say the Smithsonian's National Zoo panda cam and all other live animal cameras will go dark in the event of a government shutdown. The zoo will be closed to visitors as well.

The zoo tweeted Monday that "None of our live animal cams will be broadcast." Officials say this includes the panda cam, which has been popular since the birth of a cub on Aug. 23.

[phill4paul]

OMG! OMG! OMG!

http://content.presentermedia.com/files/animsp/00008000/8515/stick_figure_run_hair_fire_md_wm.gif

[angelatc]

Well, that will save about $1.00 a year.

If it's that popular, sell subscriptions.

[jkob]

no, not the pandas!

damn these Tea Party anarchists

[coastie]

I'm not gonna bother trying to find links right now, but I read several articles on the panda cam just this hour that said the cam shouldn't be affected because it is run by volunteers.


Just shut it down already.

[green73]

I don't care as long as the Washington Monument stays open.

[Dr.3D]

What, you mean their is a panda cam? I never would have known had it not been for this thread.

[ClydeCoulter]

What, you mean their is a panda cam? I never would have known had it not been for this thread.

See, even a threat of a government shutdown can be educational. :D

[Dr.3D]

See, even a threat of a government shutdown can be educational. :D
If only a government shutdown would mean we could stop paying federal taxes. Now that would be refreshing indeed.

[Danke]

What! I can't watch Pandas fucking on my laptop anymore?

[enhanced_deficit]

Breaking:

2m ago (http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/sep/30/us-government-shutdown-congress-deadline-live#block-524a473de4b011211115943d)
The National Zoo's Pandacam has gone down. It's all happening, folks

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BVdmEEmCYAA2JkD.png:large (http://twitter.com/ryanjreilly/status/384888513486794752/photo/1)

[Dr.3D]

Ha, ha, ha, ha.....

Didn't want to pay for that anyway.

[Brian4Liberty]

Petty bureaucrats are vindictive when they don't get their way. Huge administrative offices filled with workers stay on the job. The panda cam and the guy taking money at the park gate get shut-down.

[Dr.3D]

They could start doing their own rectal exams with that camera for all I care.

[jkob]

Panda cam back up!

[TaftFan]

How much is electricity these days?

I mean I'll chip in a dollar to cover it for the next couple of weeks. Seems like one of those rich scientists who works there could pay for it.

[James Madison]

Who the hell watches pandas on their computer? Perverts, that's who. You don't support perverts, do you?

:toady:

[CaseyJones]

for everyone having panda cam withdrawals


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcdSLBtPklk

[oyarde]

http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/National-Zoo-panda-cam-would-go-dark-in-shutdown-4856807.php

Shut it down , eat the Pandas , invasive species .

[DamianTV]

They'll shut down Pandacam because of costs while War is still waged on nearly every front.

[Anti Federalist]

When is the TSA being sent home?

[specsaregood]

Well, that will save about $1.00 a year.
If it's that popular, sell subscriptions.

Exactly, Or just ask for donations. eg: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/704809211/wild-for-otters


We’re installing a remote-controlled HD camera at one of the most awesome otter-spotting locations on the planet. Ok, who are we kidding... it IS the most awesome otter-spotting location on the planet. Then we’re going to stream all that cuteness LIVE to otter lovers around the world via seaotters.com for a year.


Or maybe pandas just can't compete with sea otters for entertainment value; so they need to be subsidized.

[Root]

Shut it down , eat the Pandas , invasive species .
Hmmmm, smoked panda. Sounds like a winner.

[Occam's Banana]

They'll shut down Pandacam because of costs while War is still waged on nearly every front.

In that case, they might as well put the pandas to good use while they're at it. Two birds, one stone ...

http://www.prosportstickers.com/product_images/d/banksy_panda_with_guns_die_cut_decal_vinyl_sticker __42521.jpg

[oyarde]

First pandas , then an asian carp , zebra mussel problem....