One example of this is when Alex was correcting the other birds. “Or he’d (Alex) admonish them, “You’re wrong,” when as too often was the case, they were” (Pepperberg 107). This sets up a pretty comical scene that will make many readers laugh. Another funny moment is when Alex was throwing away food that he didn’t want. “A simple example: if Alex said “Want grape” and you gave him a banana, he’d spit it right back at you and repeat insistently, “Want grape.” He wouldn’t stop until you gave him a grape” (Pepperberg 107). This is also a comical scene, but also helps show how smart Alex was. This is rather funny because Alex is throwing food everywhere and probably making a big mess whilst throwing a big fit. He also knew exactly what both a banana and a grape was, which helps show how smart he really was. There are lots of other examples of Alex being silly scattered throughout the book. Alex and Me helps show how smart birds are, especially Alex, but it also manages to be very funny between all of the
One example of this is when Alex was correcting the other birds. “Or he’d (Alex) admonish them, “You’re wrong,” when as too often was the case, they were” (Pepperberg 107). This sets up a pretty comical scene that will make many readers laugh. Another funny moment is when Alex was throwing away food that he didn’t want. “A simple example: if Alex said “Want grape” and you gave him a banana, he’d spit it right back at you and repeat insistently, “Want grape.” He wouldn’t stop until you gave him a grape” (Pepperberg 107). This is also a comical scene, but also helps show how smart Alex was. This is rather funny because Alex is throwing food everywhere and probably making a big mess whilst throwing a big fit. He also knew exactly what both a banana and a grape was, which helps show how smart he really was. There are lots of other examples of Alex being silly scattered throughout the book. Alex and Me helps show how smart birds are, especially Alex, but it also manages to be very funny between all of the