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Iran cracks nutty 'spy squirrel' ring In 2007, Iran took hostage 14 foreign squirrels who were attempting to infiltrate the country with 'spy gear,' according to state news, though no photos were ever released. As a former CIA agent told NPR, "No, it's complete idiocy. You can't use squirrels for espionage." The squirrel's whereabouts are unknown.
1. SECRET SQUIRREL You may know him as the mascot of ClearanceJobs. It’s hard to find a military intelligence unit or CIA office that doesn’t use the phrase “secret squirrel” in conversation and internal memos. Notably, the phrase originated on television. In 1965, Hanna-Barbera produced a sendup of spy flicks, which starred a squirrel wearing a trench coat. The cartoon was, of course, “Secret Squirrel.” For whatever reason—pleasing alliteration, most likely—the military adopted the phrase, and service members began applying it to all things classified. During the Gulf War, the longest combat mission in Strategic Air Command’s history was officially called SENIOR SURPRISE; internally, airmen called it SECRET SQUIRREL. (The unit’s patch reflects the unofficial naming.) Later, during negotiations in 2014 to re-normalize relations between the United States and Cuba, the Obama administration and Castro regime entered talks to exchange prisoners. The secret talks were called Project Ardilla, which is Spanish for “squirrel.” In this case, the secret variety.
originally posted by: CriticalStinker
a reply to: Sabrechucker
Classic misdirection from the spooks.
We really need to be more worried about the crows.
originally posted by: Lumenari
a reply to: MisterSpock
Of the two, I find that squirrel tastes better.
Although robin breasts make a pretty decent version of a lark pie, if done right.
TMI, perhaps?
originally posted by: Sabrechucker
a reply to: MisterSpock
Don't be the guy gangster spraying Robins from his front porch..bad optics. I also have noticed they are a brazen bird, Is it true they only eat worms?
originally posted by: Sabrechucker
a reply to: MisterSpock
Don't be the guy gangster spraying Robins from his front porch..bad optics. I also have noticed they are a brazen bird, Is it true they only eat worms?
originally posted by: Lumenari
a reply to: MisterSpock
Of the two, I find that squirrel tastes better.
Although robin breasts make a pretty decent version of a lark pie, if done right.
TMI, perhaps?
originally posted by: Lumenari
originally posted by: Sabrechucker
a reply to: MisterSpock
Don't be the guy gangster spraying Robins from his front porch..bad optics. I also have noticed they are a brazen bird, Is it true they only eat worms?
I watched one kill and eat a garter snake once, so I'm going to say no.