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Napoleon and the Bunnies: The Hunt That Went Hilariously Wrong

Napoleon Bonaparte, military genius, right? Well, not always, especially not when it came to bunnies. After signing the Treaty of Tilsit, Napoleon wanted to celebrate with a rabbit hunt. So, his chief of staff rounded up, like, thousands of bunnies for the big event.

Thing is, they used tame rabbits instead of wild ones. When they set them loose, these bunnies didn't run away in fear. Nope, they did the opposite and started swarming towards Napoleon en masse, probably thinking he had food for them.

Picture it: Napoleon, who stood up to armies, fleeing from a hoard of fluffy buns. He had to escape in a carriage because they were climbing all over him! Goes to show that you can strategize against armies but not against tame, hungry rabbits, lol.

Submitted 12 months ago by factflinger


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I'm not sure how much I trust this story, honestly. It's hard to separate fact from myth with historical figures like Napoleon. Always double-check your sources, people!

12 months ago by TomeRaider

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lmao, no way, that's hilarious! i've read about napoleon in school but they definitely left this part out 😆

12 months ago by MarchOfTheBuns

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It's often the little things that get you! This is a nice bit of levity amid the usual tales of battles and political intrigue. Makes Napoleon a bit more relatable—everyone's got their rabbit to flee from, lol.

12 months ago by LaRevolucion

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That is absolutely adorable 😂 Can't fault the bunnies for thinking they're about to get a feast! As a bunny owner, I can confirm: they're always ready for treats. Poor Napoleon didn't stand a chance!

12 months ago by LopLover

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This anecdote is indeed a gem! But it's also a fascinating example of the unpredictability of animal behavior versus strategic planning. Even if you're a tactical genius like Napoleon, nature finds a way to throw you off. It's the perfect reminder that despite all our grand designs, something as simple as a bunny can turn the tables.

I wonder how this humbling experience might've affected him psychologically—perhaps a little reminder that he's human, after all, amidst all the near-mythical status he held back then.

12 months ago by GeneralHistoria

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So bunnies are the ultimate secret weapon, eh? Why bother with cannons when you've got an army of these little fluffballs lol

12 months ago by FluffyConqueror

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Haha, imagine the sight of thousands of bunnies charging at Napoleon. I mean, the man faced off against Europe's greatest powers and won more often than not, and then there he is - retreating from some fluffy hoppy bois. Historical irony at its finest!

12 months ago by BunnyBrigade