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'''Buttermilk Sky''' is a young [[Nigerian dwarf]] goat and the subject of a video that went [[viral video|viral]] after it was posted to [[YouTube]] on 27 July 2012.<ref>{{cite news|last=Farberov|first=Snejana|title=Hysterical video shows Buttermilk the adorable leapfrogging goat showing off her talents (but just don't tell that to her friend she keeps knocking over|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2182363/Just-kidding-Delightful-video-captures-Buttermilk-frisky-goat-leapfrogging-mates-deliberately-knocking-over.html|accessdate=14 January 2013|newspaper=The Daily Mail|date=1 August 2012}}</ref> The video was taken at Took A Leap Farm, a [[hobby farm]] in [[Houlton, Maine]].<ref name="Metro">{{cite news|last=Molloy|first=Mark|title=Cute alert: Hyperactive jumping baby goat Buttermilk Sky dropkicks pal |url=http://metro.co.uk/2012/08/01/cute-alert-hyperactive-jumping-baby-goat-buttermilk-sky-dropkicks-pal-522180/|accessdate=14 January 2013|newspaper=Metro|date=1 August 2012}}</ref> In the video, Buttermilk Sky is seen running and leaping around other goats. At one point she leaps up and knocks another goat down, an act |
'''Buttermilk Sky''' is a young [[Nigerian dwarf]] goat and the subject of a video that went [[viral video|viral]] after it was posted to [[YouTube]] on 27 July 2012.<ref name="Mail">{{cite news|last=Farberov|first=Snejana|title=Hysterical video shows Buttermilk the adorable leapfrogging goat showing off her talents (but just don't tell that to her friend she keeps knocking over|url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2182363/Just-kidding-Delightful-video-captures-Buttermilk-frisky-goat-leapfrogging-mates-deliberately-knocking-over.html|accessdate=14 January 2013|newspaper=The Daily Mail|date=1 August 2012}}</ref> The video was taken at Took A Leap Farm, a [[hobby farm]] in [[Houlton, Maine]].<ref name="Metro">{{cite news|last=Molloy|first=Mark|title=Cute alert: Hyperactive jumping baby goat Buttermilk Sky dropkicks pal |url=http://metro.co.uk/2012/08/01/cute-alert-hyperactive-jumping-baby-goat-buttermilk-sky-dropkicks-pal-522180/|accessdate=14 January 2013|newspaper=Metro|date=1 August 2012}}</ref> In the video, Buttermilk Sky is seen running and leaping around other goats. At one point she leaps up and knocks another goat down, an act which has sparked criticism from some Internet commentators.<ref name="Mail"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Gonzales|first=Robert T.|title=Buttermilk the baby goat is a total dick|url=http://io9.com/5930376/buttermilk-the-baby-goat-is-a-total-dick|publisher=[[Io9]]|accessdate=14 January 2013}}</ref> The video has received over one million views on Youtube, and has been featured on ''[[The Today Show]]''.<ref name="THV"/> |
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According to her owners, Buttermilk Sky is known for her energy. However, the kicking |
Buttermilk Sky was five weeks old when the video was taken in July 2012. According to her owners, Buttermilk Sky is known for her energy. However, the kicking was a first-time occurrence, which was caught on video by chance.<ref name="THV"/> |
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One of Buttermilk's owners commented that, before the video went viral, she had pledged to donate $25 to [[Farm Sanctuary]], a not-for-profit [[animal welfare]] group, should it receive more than one thousand views. She has mentioned the possibility of a collaboration with [[Farm Sanctuary]] to take advantage of the attention Buttermilk has received.<ref name="THV">{{cite web|last=Tugman|first=Lindsey|title=Small jumping goat a big YouTube sensation|url=http://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/221038/70/Small-jumping-goat-a-big-YouTube-sensation|accessdate=14 January 2013|publisher=Today's THV|date=6 August 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:51, 14 January 2013
Buttermilk Sky is a young Nigerian dwarf goat and the subject of a video that went viral after it was posted to YouTube on 27 July 2012.[1] The video was taken at Took A Leap Farm, a hobby farm in Houlton, Maine.[2] In the video, Buttermilk Sky is seen running and leaping around other goats. At one point she leaps up and knocks another goat down, an act which has sparked criticism from some Internet commentators.[1][3] The video has received over one million views on Youtube, and has been featured on The Today Show.[4]
Buttermilk Sky was five weeks old when the video was taken in July 2012. According to her owners, Buttermilk Sky is known for her energy. However, the kicking was a first-time occurrence, which was caught on video by chance.[4]
One of Buttermilk's owners commented that, before the video went viral, she had pledged to donate $25 to Farm Sanctuary, a not-for-profit animal welfare group, should it receive more than one thousand views. She has mentioned the possibility of a collaboration with Farm Sanctuary to take advantage of the attention Buttermilk has received.[4]
References
- ^ a b Farberov, Snejana (1 August 2012). "Hysterical video shows Buttermilk the adorable leapfrogging goat showing off her talents (but just don't tell that to her friend she keeps knocking over". The Daily Mail. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ Molloy, Mark (1 August 2012). "Cute alert: Hyperactive jumping baby goat Buttermilk Sky dropkicks pal". Metro. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ Gonzales, Robert T. "Buttermilk the baby goat is a total dick". Io9. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ a b c Tugman, Lindsey (6 August 2012). "Small jumping goat a big YouTube sensation". Today's THV. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
External links
- Original video posted to Youtube
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