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An episode on "Nova" in the '70s was my introduction to Washoe. Great old gal. She will be missed.

Posted by DaiBando | November 1, 2007 10:25 AM
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First Goulet, now this. These are dark times.

Posted by Jonah S | November 1, 2007 11:22 AM
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Let's hope J.P. Patches isn't the third to go.

Posted by NapoleonXIV | November 1, 2007 11:43 AM
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Fluent now in the language of grief.

Posted by brad | November 1, 2007 12:04 PM
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I wonder if Washoe ever signed: "Please set me free."

Posted by crazycatguy | November 1, 2007 12:23 PM
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My favorite was when she signed "Bring the soldiers home!"

Posted by Will in Seattle | November 1, 2007 12:29 PM
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The Seattle Times is reporting her last words as: Repeal estate tax.

Posted by NapoleonXIV | November 1, 2007 12:37 PM
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actual Washoe quote:

"fine animal, chimpanzee."

Posted by gnossos | November 1, 2007 2:29 PM
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...& I have this horrible foreboding of seeing a "live action" movie documentary of bushmeat hunters, moving in to shoot a chimp that's signing "I am Friend", over & over again... ^..^

Posted by herbert browne | November 2, 2007 12:08 AM

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