Einstein the Parrot: Talking and squawking

http://www.ted.com This whimsical wrap-up of TED2006 -- presented by Einstein, the African grey parrot, and her trainer, Stephanie White -- simply tickles. Watch for Einstein's moment with Al Gore.

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[acerdude3]

4:42 that man who isnt laughing must be one of the 59 dislikes.

[nssttt]

59 noobs dont have a talking parrot

[0xAH]

0:49 shitting

[pinkdreamer1000]

Awww cant wait till my CAG starts talking! Shes only 3 and a half weeks xxx love u cheekii

[cola7016]

how much for him?

[fanofclassics]

lol i love when he said oh my god..!

[albainbridge1]

Absolutely wonderful. Well done. I love it! Unfortunately it is a lovely squawking Parrot.

Thanks,

Al

[cassiebrvo]

Cool I love that bird ...

[airskade]

pe-pe-pe-pew!

[skatingqueen12345678]

thats one big what... oh peanut

[crudhousefull]

OMG OMG OMG!!! Lol