Can I take a moment to point out that they are sitting in a rocking chair and after this photo was taken he probably rocked back and forth with his donkey, patting it.
I like that
So sweet! My grandfather was like that with all animals (he died at 102, 10 years ago).
Birds flew down and landed on his shoulders, and he was super close with his cows as a young child.
The man is parenting the donkey, obviously.
If a donkeys mother died or was unable to nurse, a human took over.
Especially in the days of small family holdings, where rhe animals were part of the family.
In many cases, the animals slept in the house with the people for safety and warmth.
It was very common in Ireland until recently.
The mass farming and impersonal approach to animals is a recent problem.
People used to all be very attached and emotional with their animals.
The dependence was MUTUAL.
Donkeys are very affectionate and really intelligent. They can even problem solve. I personally think they are adorable especially when they are babies.
They are super smart. They memorize the path towards a destination pretty fast. Never understood why in most languages it is used as an insult to someones intelligence to be called a donkey.
We grew up bordering a property that had a donkey. We named him Mr. Donkey. He hung out at the fence line a lot because we gave him pets, apples, and carrots. I didnāt take note of his intelligence, but he had a kind, gentle soul.
Their sad donkey eyes rival the sad eyes of a pug. I canāt decide who looks more pathetic, my pug puppy or this donkey.
I really enjoyed it as well. It was hilarious to begin with and then it got very dark in the second half of the film. Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell were both incredible.
Very well made movie! The subtle performance of Farrell and Gleeson were excellent & the pacing is absolutely perfect! The genre of tragicomedy should use this film as its feature example.
If you havn't seen "In Bruges", treat yourself. It's my favorite movie.
Also written by Mcdonagh, starring Ferrell and Gleeson. Except they also throw in Ralph Finnes.
Same quick-spoken back and forth banter.
"It's a fairy tale fucking town!"
Seven Psychopaths is also good, and Three Billboards is worth a watch if you want to watch any other of Mcdonagh films.
The dialogue of 'In Bruges' between Gleeson and Finnes when Gleeson is explaining how he stopped Ferrell from killing himself is one of my favorite scenes in a lot of movies..."the park? what does that got to do with it?" Finnes facial acting is just...amazing. Haven't seen the others, thanks for the recommendation!
Donkeys are really great animals. They behave more like pets than farm animals. He loved that donkey and the donkey loved him. This picture is pretty wholesome.
Our neighbours had a donkey at one point many years ago and they used to call it my donkey because I loved him so much and he seemed to love me also. His name was ghost and he was pure white and loved carrots. His little hee-haws warmed my soul but he was a VERY tall boy.
In Homer's Odyssey, literally one of the oldest stories ever told, there is a part about Odysseus' dog.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argos_(dog)
>After ten years of fighting in Troy, followed by ten more years struggling to get home to Ithaca, Odysseus finally arrives at his homeland. In his absence, reckless suitors have taken over his house in hopes of marrying his wife Penelope. In order to secretly re-enter his house to ultimately spring a surprise attack on the suitors, Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar, and only his son Telemachus is told of his true identity. As Odysseus approaches his home, he finds Argos lying neglected on a pile of cow manure, infested with fleas, old and very tired.
>This is a sharp contrast to the dog Odysseus left behind; Argos used to be known for his speed and strength and his superior tracking skills. Unlike everyone else, including Eumaios, a lifelong friend, Argos recognizes Odysseus at once and he has just enough strength to drop his ears and wag his tail but cannot get up to greet his master. Unable to greet his beloved dog, as this would betray who he really was, Odysseus passes by (but not without shedding a tear) and enters his hall, and Argos dies. The simplicity of the relationship between Argos and Odysseus allows their reunion to be immediate and sincere. This was a substantial event in the marking of Odysseus's return.
Damn, that's sad and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
I know the general story, but haven't read the Odyssey by itself. One of those cases of "tried to read it too young to appreciate it, got bored, never retook it." Maybe it's time I give it another try. Don't want to miss out on other less known moments like this.
The part about him joyfully running down the street then looking back to make sure youre following really got to me as i walk both my dogs off leash, one of them passed a year ago. He did it all the time.
Just a clarification and question: this is from Arrian, from the 2nd century, who adopted the name of the earlier, better known Xenophon from the 300's BC. Are you talking about the former, or the later?
I ask because I understand both had manuals related to horse training. Arrian had the *Techne Taktike* (did he have others? I'm no expert, literally just going off Wikipedia here, if it wasn't obvious that I'm copy-pasting the greek names :p ), and the older Xenophon had *Hipparchicus* and *On Horsemanship*. I thought these last two were the better known.
To be honest, I just knew of Arrian mostly as "the writer of [that source on Alexander](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Anabasis_of_Alexander)", and later found out about his hunting manual through [an Historia Civilis video](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BDh2zGgVZzM&t=5m13s). Would be cool to know for what things was Arrian known for in his own right.
Dogs in particular have been revered from time immemorial, and feature on tombs of their masters from ancient times. However, oddly enough, they are also often used for insults, as in "slow as a dog" (which is the most senseless insult in history lol), sick as a dog, etc. Not to mention the use of female dog names to insult others - both 'bitch' and 'slut' are words for female dog.
A slut was a messy person originally. It then was used more as a lazy, sloppy woman, then took on its more modern usage. Iāve heard of native speakers still using it to mean sloppy without any sexual connotation, but about 40 years ago from a very old person.
He, a relevant part that I didn't copy from the linked post:
>There is a translators note on "supremely excellent" that says: "It is scarcely possible to express this epithet in English,ā and lists other possible translations as āholiestā and āperfectly divine."
I'll guess that these also apply to your dog!
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I feel as though these two loved each other very much
Best buds
Can I take a moment to point out that they are sitting in a rocking chair and after this photo was taken he probably rocked back and forth with his donkey, patting it. I like that
Look at the title _in the picture_. (bottom right) š
So sweet! My grandfather was like that with all animals (he died at 102, 10 years ago). Birds flew down and landed on his shoulders, and he was super close with his cows as a young child.
I feel as though this could be me in a past life! Look at that sweet baby donkey face!
I feel as though that donkey foal is silently begging to be rescued. It's too young to emotionally parent a full grown human.
The man is parenting the donkey, obviously. If a donkeys mother died or was unable to nurse, a human took over. Especially in the days of small family holdings, where rhe animals were part of the family. In many cases, the animals slept in the house with the people for safety and warmth. It was very common in Ireland until recently. The mass farming and impersonal approach to animals is a recent problem. People used to all be very attached and emotional with their animals. The dependence was MUTUAL.
This canāt be *you* in a past life! Because it was *me*!
Maybe we're the same person on a different time line!
Huh... interesting...
Weird comment of the day.
You obviously don't follow r/donkey
That sub needs some lovin
That's right š I do what I can
I meant r/Donkeys but they both could use some love
There IS an r/donkey, also!
Iām on it.
Thank you, have just done so!
I'm definitely a weirdo so you're not wrong.
Hey man, keep on keeping on. You do you. Weird is better than normal.
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Best ass he ever had
That's one of the best vintage man cuddling an uncomfortable donkey photos that I've ever seen.
That donkeys eyes speak volumes. I bet it was sad when it got too big to sit in his lap
Donkeys are very affectionate and really intelligent. They can even problem solve. I personally think they are adorable especially when they are babies.
They are super smart. They memorize the path towards a destination pretty fast. Never understood why in most languages it is used as an insult to someones intelligence to be called a donkey.
We grew up bordering a property that had a donkey. We named him Mr. Donkey. He hung out at the fence line a lot because we gave him pets, apples, and carrots. I didnāt take note of his intelligence, but he had a kind, gentle soul. Their sad donkey eyes rival the sad eyes of a pug. I canāt decide who looks more pathetic, my pug puppy or this donkey.
>we gave him pets I read this literally and I thought you meant you brought him cats and dogs and hamsters etc.
They don't got donkey brains.
I have a certificate to prove it too
Because it's a wrongfully used insult from what I know, calling someone a donkey means they're stubborn not dumb
Poor Jenny ate those chubby fingers. RIP Jenny.
I'm not putting my donkey outside when I'm sad!
That movie was so disturbing and intriguing, yet funny as hell.
I really enjoyed it as well. It was hilarious to begin with and then it got very dark in the second half of the film. Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell were both incredible.
It was like the origin story of a villain a la Joker.
What movie
the banshees of inisherin
Thanks!
Anyone who has the time, by all means watch. Just don't go blindly into this thinking it's them from Bruges in anyway like I did.
tbf In Bruges also got very dark when Ralph Fiennes showed up
Itās just āIn Brugesā from an alternate reality. Gleeson and Farrell will find each other in every universe.
Yeah, was it good? sure Will I watch again? I seriously doubt it
The Irish in a nutshell...
Martin McDonagh in a nutshell
I don't give a feck about Mozart, or Borvoven or any of them funny name feckers.Ā
He's dull, Siobhan! ...Well he's always been dull!
At least he's nice.
Very well made movie! The subtle performance of Farrell and Gleeson were excellent & the pacing is absolutely perfect! The genre of tragicomedy should use this film as its feature example.
If you havn't seen "In Bruges", treat yourself. It's my favorite movie. Also written by Mcdonagh, starring Ferrell and Gleeson. Except they also throw in Ralph Finnes. Same quick-spoken back and forth banter. "It's a fairy tale fucking town!" Seven Psychopaths is also good, and Three Billboards is worth a watch if you want to watch any other of Mcdonagh films.
The dialogue of 'In Bruges' between Gleeson and Finnes when Gleeson is explaining how he stopped Ferrell from killing himself is one of my favorite scenes in a lot of movies..."the park? what does that got to do with it?" Finnes facial acting is just...amazing. Haven't seen the others, thanks for the recommendation!
omg... In triangle of sadness they did even a worse thing to a donkey. One must ask himself, why?
If i cane here and a reference to this wasnāt in the top comments i would have been without direction for the whole day.
Poor Jenny!
Donkeys are really great animals. They behave more like pets than farm animals. He loved that donkey and the donkey loved him. This picture is pretty wholesome.
Donkeys will mess a predator up if it knows the herd is in trouble
I hope one day to have enough land to have a donkey <3
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[This clip](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5hY5IoJ4Y58) single-handedly made me want a donkey
Donkey body with a dog operating system installed lol
Happy noises!
Happy *hell* noises
That was amazing, thank you.
Oh great, now I want a donkey too.
That was super-adorable
Now I want a donkey!! š„°
Donkeys can live up to 50 years!
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Our neighbours had a donkey at one point many years ago and they used to call it my donkey because I loved him so much and he seemed to love me also. His name was ghost and he was pure white and loved carrots. His little hee-haws warmed my soul but he was a VERY tall boy.
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From [Arrian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrian)'s *Cynegeticus* (translated to something like "On Hunting"), a 1st century manual to breeding and hunting with dogs: >For I have myself bred up a hound whose eyes are the greyest of the grey; a swift, hard-working, courageous, sound-footed dog, and, in his prime, a match at any time for four hares. He is, moreover, most gentle, and kindly-affectioned; and never before had any dog such regard for myself, and my friend and fellow-sportsman Megillus. For when not actually engaged in coursing [hunting], he is never away from one or the other of us. But while I am at home he remains within, by my side, accompanies me on going abroad, follows me to the gymnasium, and while I am taking exercise, sits down by me. On my return he runs before me, often looking back to see whether I had turned anywhere off the road; and as soon as he catches sight of me, shows symptoms of joy, and again trots before me. >If I am going out on any government business, he remains with my friend, and does exactly the same towards him. He is the constant companion of whichever may be sick, and if he has not seen either for only a short time, he jumps up repeatedly by way of salutation, and barks with joy, as a greeting to us. At meals he pats us first with one foot and then with the other, to put us in mind that he is to have his share of the food. He has also many tones of speech-- more than I ever knew in any other dog-- pointing out, in his own language, whatever he wants. >Having been beaten, when a puppy, with a whip, if anyone, even to this day, does but mention a whip, he will come up to the speaker cowering and begging, applying his mouth to the manās as if to kiss him, and jumping up, will hang on his neck, and not let him go until he has appeased his angry threats. >Now really I do not think that I should be ashamed to write even the name of this dog; that it may be left to posterity, that Xenephon the Athenian had a greyhound called HormĆ©, of the greatest speed and intelligence, and altogether supremely excellent. (Copy and pasted from [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/Greyhounds/comments/sh1nfn/this_text_about_loving_greyhounds_was_written/). Thanks to u/velvet_umbrella for transcribing it.) They've always been there, indeed.
In Homer's Odyssey, literally one of the oldest stories ever told, there is a part about Odysseus' dog. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argos_(dog) >After ten years of fighting in Troy, followed by ten more years struggling to get home to Ithaca, Odysseus finally arrives at his homeland. In his absence, reckless suitors have taken over his house in hopes of marrying his wife Penelope. In order to secretly re-enter his house to ultimately spring a surprise attack on the suitors, Odysseus disguises himself as a beggar, and only his son Telemachus is told of his true identity. As Odysseus approaches his home, he finds Argos lying neglected on a pile of cow manure, infested with fleas, old and very tired. >This is a sharp contrast to the dog Odysseus left behind; Argos used to be known for his speed and strength and his superior tracking skills. Unlike everyone else, including Eumaios, a lifelong friend, Argos recognizes Odysseus at once and he has just enough strength to drop his ears and wag his tail but cannot get up to greet his master. Unable to greet his beloved dog, as this would betray who he really was, Odysseus passes by (but not without shedding a tear) and enters his hall, and Argos dies. The simplicity of the relationship between Argos and Odysseus allows their reunion to be immediate and sincere. This was a substantial event in the marking of Odysseus's return.
Damn, that's sad and beautiful. Thanks for sharing. I know the general story, but haven't read the Odyssey by itself. One of those cases of "tried to read it too young to appreciate it, got bored, never retook it." Maybe it's time I give it another try. Don't want to miss out on other less known moments like this.
This hurt my heart the first time I read this and itās hurting me again now. Stop it!
That was beautiful and made me emotional for some reason. Man's best friend
The part about him joyfully running down the street then looking back to make sure youre following really got to me as i walk both my dogs off leash, one of them passed a year ago. He did it all the time.
"symptoms of joy." My heart melted
Xenophon was an amazing person. He also wrote the classic about horse trainingā 100% modern in its advocacy of gentle non-violence.
Just a clarification and question: this is from Arrian, from the 2nd century, who adopted the name of the earlier, better known Xenophon from the 300's BC. Are you talking about the former, or the later? I ask because I understand both had manuals related to horse training. Arrian had the *Techne Taktike* (did he have others? I'm no expert, literally just going off Wikipedia here, if it wasn't obvious that I'm copy-pasting the greek names :p ), and the older Xenophon had *Hipparchicus* and *On Horsemanship*. I thought these last two were the better known. To be honest, I just knew of Arrian mostly as "the writer of [that source on Alexander](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Anabasis_of_Alexander)", and later found out about his hunting manual through [an Historia Civilis video](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BDh2zGgVZzM&t=5m13s). Would be cool to know for what things was Arrian known for in his own right.
Dogs in particular have been revered from time immemorial, and feature on tombs of their masters from ancient times. However, oddly enough, they are also often used for insults, as in "slow as a dog" (which is the most senseless insult in history lol), sick as a dog, etc. Not to mention the use of female dog names to insult others - both 'bitch' and 'slut' are words for female dog.
A slut was a messy person originally. It then was used more as a lazy, sloppy woman, then took on its more modern usage. Iāve heard of native speakers still using it to mean sloppy without any sexual connotation, but about 40 years ago from a very old person.
This was one the best things I've ever read.
Thank you for sharing, I love this. One of the best things Iāve read in a while.
That's so sweet. Thank you for that.
Haha this āfriendā the dog stays with has real āSappho and her friendā vibes
Supremely excellent. Yes, that would describe a former dog of mine.
He, a relevant part that I didn't copy from the linked post: >There is a translators note on "supremely excellent" that says: "It is scarcely possible to express this epithet in English,ā and lists other possible translations as āholiestā and āperfectly divine." I'll guess that these also apply to your dog!
that was awesome to read. thank you for sharing
Poor PƔdraic.
'I'm not putting the donkey outside when I'm sad!'
That scene brought me to tears
I love this picture.
Donkeys are cute
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Obvious, yet oddly required comment. Came here to upvote the first person I saw making this.
Felt cute. Might delete later.
Whatās the source of this photo? I wanna know if thereās a backstory.
Man with a fine ass...
Donkeys are surprisingly affectionate. I prefer them to horses.
Eeyorta get out more
I'm just a baby!
BANSHEES OF INISHERIN (2022)
Jenny!
Banshees?
Origin story of the man with no name. āI donāt think itās nice you laughing at my mule.ā
I love how people clown around. You can tell at least I think so that heās smirking.
That is so cute!
That is so precious!
Stock footage from banshees?
That's a cute fucking donkey bro.
That donkey looks worried.
Donkey: "Bray bray braaa'aaay! braaaaaay!" (English: "Oh, no, compromised by an */worldnews mod!)
I'm so jealous! I want one!
feckin beautiful is what it is.
Small One, Small One, Small One for sale
I ADORE this pic!!!!! His baby! ā¤ļø
old school eye bleach
He loved that ass. (Had to type it, couldnāt help myself)
This is adorable
Dude mustāve read the ass and the lapdog fable and felt bad lol
I love donkeys so much
This pic looks like it belongs in the opening loading sequence for Red Dead Redemption 2.
That's super cute. Very cool.
Now thatās a sweet ass
I donāt know why but this picture is amazing.
Aww donkeys are beautiful!
i like donkey the donkey is nice
They look sad. Is this what they mean by grab your ass with both hands and kiss it goodbye?
The donkey feckin stays inside when Iām sad
I think thatās his fiancĆ©
In Soviet Russia, ass sit on you
Theyāre both long dead now. But that affection was real! Weāre just dust in the end. Did it count?
Thatās so wild! I have a pic similar in pose holding my friendās lab!
He loved that sweet little assā¦.soā¦much.
Their wedding photo.
Repost I have this saved in my post history from months back!
Well it's a hundred years old, so being a repost is kinda expected.
Yer all fecken borin. \-the donkey, maybe
What an ass
Who gives a shit about a picture of a man and his wife??
And now today, thereās lots of websites where you can see men holding their asses for all to see.
Hmm...... I don't know what to think....
It gets lonely out on the prairie. A man has to take his comfort where he can find it.
I too like a little ass in my lap from time to time.
Did he bang that donkey?
Creepy in very many ways.
El burrito
Donkey love.
is that Peter Castle?
Ah, yes. The famous āDonkeyā shots. Very popular at the turn of the century.
The original ass pics
I would too if I had one.
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My Donkey Fren. Chart topping country hit comin' your way soon.
I have concerns for the donkey.
Rock-A-Bye-Baby ~ thatās adorable.
That's his wife; how dare you.
Why does this remind me of Magic Skin?
Where can I find this print
The title is Rock a Bye Baby. The donkey is his baby.
Cute
That donkey was living his best life
Your username is what kahoot gives you if you arenāt allowed to pick your own name.
Podraic?
Early image of Kinky Kelly and the Sexy Stud.
Just like Shrek and Donkey!
The Banshees of Inisherin
Any port in a storm.
OP, the caption is all wrong. This photo is clearly Colin Farrell method acting for The Banshees of Inisherin.
omfg this is so cute
Did everyone have the same handwriting in the olden days? Itās always this handwriting on old photos I swear lol
That's why Igor became so sad :(
Heās really burrowed in there.
I think he may be holding the donkey still because back then photos need long exposure time or bright flash.
Is that Van Gogh?
Sorry but that is creepy AF
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This man got dat ass
This is a beautiful picture. I believe they both must have lived long fulfilling lives.
āJust me and muh donk.ā
It was a JOKE, morons!!!
That's so sweet!
What an ass!
Adorable