Is owning a tortoise 'cool'

[Tom]

I accepted our tort baby when he was offered because I thought owning a tort would be a cool experience, not because of how it would look to anyone else. My kids at least seem to think I am cool for having the tortoie. But to be honest, my oldest is 12. Right on the verge of being a teenager and the next 2 aren't very far behind her. It won't be long before nothing I do is cool.

I just asked my 8 year old daughter and her friend. Both agreed that I am cool.

I'll have to ask again in 5 or 6 years.

 

[mike taylor]

Is tortoises cool ?????? That's a good question . Nope not at all . They are freaking awesome !

 

[Lyn W]

When I get excited about finding dandelions or plantains and am stuffing my pockets full of them - most people just think I am mad!
Lola usually looks at me with disdain.

 

[dmmj]

people often think
my tortoises are cool, me not so much.

 

[Tom]

people often think
my tortoises are cool, me not so much.

They don't think you are cool because you are AWESOME!!!!

Captain Awesome!!!

 

[wellington]

If anything, having tortoises makes you somewhat of a nerd. Not cool.

I've had a few people that are animal and reptile lovers think my tortoises were cool, but I can't think of one person who thinks I am cool because I have tortoises. Most people who hear about my tortoise think I'm weird and they don't "get it".

This is what I was thinking. People do think my torts are very cool, but they don't get why someone would have them as a pet. I'm known as the crazy tortoise lady in my fairly new neighborhood and was known as that from the first day my torts were noticed. They are a cool attraction, but I'm not the cool owner.

 

[leigti]

I was not cool before I got my tortoise, and I still am not cool. Good thing that wasn't my goal when I got the tortoise. I love all kinds of animals, and if I had the time money and room I would own many many more. Some of my friends think the tortoises are cool, some don't get it at all. Maybe if I had a few full grown Galapagos or Aldabra I would have a tiny chance of being slightly cool.