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Absurd News · 2026-04-11
Man Spends 8 Months Teaching Squirrel to Dunk Basketballs
Harold believed that if he could teach a squirrel to dunk, anything was possible. He was right about the second part.
What Happened
Harold spent 240 days teaching Sir Nutsworth (a squirrel) to dunk a basketball. Not metaphorically. Actually dunking basketballs.
The process involved building a custom 3-foot-tall basketball hoop, training the squirrel with acorns as rewards, and incredible patience. Harold recorded every dunk and documented his progress.
Why This Matters
Sometimes the most absurd pursuits lead to genuine accomplishments and personal growth.
Deeper Context
During the pandemic, people found creative (and absurd) ways to spend their time. Some made sourdough. Harold made a dunking squirrel.