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The guinea pig is not known as a smart or reliable steed, nor even a terribly fast one, although they can put on a good scrambling turn of speed when panicked (often into walls, while uttering a frantic "WHEEP! WHEEP!" as they go.) But they're cute and good-natured and exceedingly docile, and they utter a charming purr when happy, so people insist on thinking they're a good mount for the elderly and infirm. This has led to the regrettably common sight in many cities--first the distant piercing "WHEEP! WHEEP!" and the thin screams of the invalid tied to it, then the scrabbling gallop of the frightened saddle guinea, then at last, it comes into view, a panicky cavy charging through the streets, bowling over the populace, flailing senior in the saddle hauling uselessly on the ears (they're steered by the ears, but not well) causing havoc, knocking over melon carts and market stalls, before at last the whoops of terror fade into the distance, another guinea hit-and-run come and gone.

But damn, they're cute.
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Ahem. This is just a quick and tiny little 5 x 7, one of the paintings for Anthrocon, which I will be attending in Philadelphia from the 7th-11th. Come by the table! Visit the art show! Bid on this piece! I'll have prints as well, and scads more art, which won't be uploaded 'til after the Con, but I wanted to put at least one up, and this is the smallest.

Prints available for $10, drop a line!
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~Cloudclawz May 3, 2013  Hobbyist Artist
Cute.
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~CukooCatCreations Jan 16, 2013
cool
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Mood: Love ~Manderline Nov 22, 2012
He is so cute !!! :love: :heart:
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~JLKArt Aug 7, 2012  Hobbyist General Artist
This cracks me up hahaha The picture is so cute and the story just makes it haha
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~Tamamakitty Jul 10, 2012  Hobbyist Artist
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
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~AesuithielSilver Apr 17, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
This is a brilliant idea!! :D
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Mood: Love ~cavialottecavia Feb 12, 2012
So cute
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~CreativeSoup Jan 23, 2012  Professional General Artist
HAHAHA!
Great drawing and love the explaination underneath!
When I'm a senior I don't want a boring mobility scooter, I want a guinea pig to ride! XD
Mine have some growing to do before I can ride them tho. 0_o
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~Blindseer95 Oct 1, 2011
Small correction: Guinea pigs are swift reliable creatures that are both intelligent and hardy animals. That is all.
Other than that, you've inspired me to write a story of miniature people that live in south america and use guinea pigs for recreational activities and as steeds of war and agriculture. XD Thanks!
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~luvblackberryz20 Sep 18, 2011  Hobbyist Artist
CCUUUUUTTTTTTEEEEE
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