Europeans Screech Off at Belgium’s Sea Gull Imitation Championship

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[screeching] “Whoa, what a performance, Anna.” “I practiced with TikTok and I practiced in front of the mirror and in front of the sea gulls.” “Sea gulls are free — fly with the dream and the sea gull. Have a character very strong.” “People think sea gulls are annoying things, but in fact, they only take care of their little ones. And they are very protective.” “There’s something wrong with people thinking about sea gulls because some people hate them. We need some more sympathy for the sea gulls.”

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DP Singh Bhullar,Jon Hazell and Nader Ibrahim April 28, 2025 The New York Times

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