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Radio Caller Says Deer Crossing Signs ‘Encouraging Deer to Cross’ Are Causing Her Frequent Collisions With the Animal — Yes, Really

Posted on October 12, 2012 at 8:45pm by Jason Howerton


(Source: YouTube)

Calling into the Y94 Morning Playhouse radio show, Fargo-area resident “Donna” aired her frustrations about a number of deer-related car accidents she has been involved in recently – three to be exact.

Donna believes the North Dakota and Minnesota Departments of Transportation are responsible for the problem, however, she told the radio hosts that she has written local news outlets about her grievance and they refuse to take her seriously. It’s extremely frustrating to Donna as she believes she has crafted a very simple and effective solution to her problem.

Well, let’s allow her to explain in her own words:

“My frustration is that, Minnesota and North Dakota Departments of Transportation would allow these deer crossing in such high traffic areas. I mean, I’ve even seen them on the interstate,” Donna began.

“Why are we encouraging deer to cross at the interstate? I don’t get it,” Donna said to two stunned radio hosts.

We don’t get it either.

But it get’s worse. As she goes on, one has to wonder — Can this lady possibly be serious?

“I mean, I understand that deers are animals and they need to travel across the streets occasionally to survive and of course to find food but it seems to me… so irresponsible of us to allow these deer crossings to be in areas where these deer are so likely to be struck by oncoming traffic. Wouldn’t you agree?”

“Um…” one of the speechless hosts says, followed by a long awkward pause. “You know, deer crossings aren’t telling deer that it’s safe to cross there, it’s just more of an alert for drivers so that they know it’s a high deer population.”



Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=CI8UPHMzZm8

Even after this, “Donna the deer lady” still doesn’t understand. So they try again.
“You seem to be under the misunderstanding that the deer are somehow attracted to the deer crossing signs,” another radio host explained.

“Well, yeah, the deer crossing sign is there to allow the deer to know that’s where they need to cross,” Donna said.

“Right,” he replied sarcastically.

The solution, Donna explained, is to move the deer crossing signs to “lower traffic areas” with slower speed limits.

After they realized Donna the deer lady was a lost cause on this issue, they promised to help her spread the word and raise awareness about the pervasive societal problem.

They certainly kept their promise to spread the word — the clip has since gone, as Gawker puts it, “ultra-viral.”

Donna the Deer Lady Says Deer Crossing Signs Causing Collisions With Deer | Video | TheBlaze.com

I listened to this over the weekend I couldn't stop laughing....I wonder if she thinks the deer can read too!!!!


LOLOLOlROTFL Part 2 is even funnier...DHHHHHH her phone wouldn't stop ringinggg....


Think she's related to Pelosie!!!!

Donna The Deer Lady - The Rest of the Story



Published on Oct 17, 2012 by tutufunny4u


You've been asking -- is Donna for real? Now you can hear the rest of the story! "Donna the Deer Lady" returned on the air for a followup interview with Y94 Playhouse out of Fargo, ND.

History: Donna first appeared on Y94 Playhouse when she called and asked for help getting deer signs moved. "The government can direct the deer to cross wherever they want"... "It is irresponsible to ask deer to cross in high traffic areas". That audio clip spread through email until tutufunny4u turned it into a YouTube video, "Please Move the Deer Crossings" Please Move The Deer Crossing - YouTube which has gone global -- with 1.6 million viewers in 189 countries at the time of this interview. [UPDATE on 10/18 2.25 MILLION VIEWS IN EVERY COUNTY IN THE WORLD! Thank you viewers!]

Now hear Donna, "Honestly, I had no clue these signs were for us." respond about fame and her realization that she was a bit ignorant (cough! cough). Donna appears to be a gracious lady who can laugh at herself and learn from her errors. THANK YOU DONNA and Y94 Playhouse for the entertainment you have given us and for returning to let the world hear the rest of the story!