An ode to the binky

And what is a binky, you may ask? Well, if you do ask, then you obviously aren't a bunny owner, or at least friends with one.

A binky, simply put, is Bunny Joy. A little circuit in their fluffy little brains goes haywire, and they leap for joy, every end of their body going in six different directions. Before I realized there was a name for it, I called it the Bunny Bleaht!! because it looks like their brain just goes "Bleaht!!" and short circuits. :) Below is a youtube video a friend from Flickr made of one of their bunnies binkying 'bout the house. Billy Bunny is a Netherland Dwarf, a breed known for big personalities and high-energy antics.

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If you have some time, check out spekkioxlv's other youtube videos of Billy, and his roommate Ronny Bunny. Hysterical!! They've put together some really funny videos - and the music just tops it off!! Some more of my favorites are Cute but not Cuddly, The Chewinator, and I Feel Pretty. Definitely worth some time spent on youtube :)

I love watching Joey binky. It will come on all of a sudden, just a leap 3 feet sideways, or straight up, or backwards. Often, there's a twist or foot flick involved, twisting him round as he leaps. I've seen friends on Flickr with pictures of binkies, and I'm just amazed. Such lucky shots! I never have my camera handy when Joey binkies. :( Still, it's fun to watch his Bunny Joy bubble over like that. So absurd!! And so cute!!!

So, yes, the Binky - a sign of a very happy bunny.