As I was riding in the elevator today a group of co-workers were discussing Fainting Goats.
I had never heard of them before so when I got back to my desk I did some research.
Yup, they exist. They are also referred to as Myotonic, Tennessee Fainting, Nervous, Stiff Legged and Scare goats. apparently they have a genetic condition called myotonia congenita, a condition in which the muscle cells experience prolonged contraction when the goat is startled.
The actual degree of stiffness may vary widely from goat to goat and is based on a number of factors, including age, species purity, and degree of fright.
There is even an International Fainting Goat Association.
check out this informative and ridiculously funny video of fainting goats
All creatures great and small
can’t….stop….watching!!!
I saw this on TV a few weeks ago!
I like the new look of the baldheretic blog!
I knew about the fainting goats, but forgot about them until this post reminded me how awesome they are. One day, I will own a farm full of goats! VIVA CHIVAS!
Theresa and I want to get one to play with our fainting cat.
They’re hilarious! I can’t help but feel sorry for the ones the guy kept scaring the the umbrella. Although, I almost fell out of my chair laughing at them, especially the one who fell sideways but kept wagging his tail the whole time.
I think a little pee might have actually come out during that laughing fit… I must have one… or 2
and one of the few places around here where I can hear something besides C&W is The Fainting Goat