The Hippo "Top Ten" List

Top Ten Reasons Hippos are Cool

No. 10:
No protruding appendages such as those you find on, say, an elephant.
No. 9:
Low center of gravity makes them remarkably stable.
No. 8:
Come on, admit it: it's fun to say the word "hippopotamus" out loud.
No. 7:
Easy to draw (especially from the rear).
No. 6:
Streamlined shape makes them extremely aerodynamic.
No. 5:
Undeniable proof that big, fat, smelly creatures can be cute and loveable, too.
No. 4:
Make very efficient--and environmentally friendly--garbage disposals.
No. 3:
Not offended by "fat" jokes.
No. 2:
Unlike certain small feline pets I could mention, they're not finicky eaters.
No. 1:
After a long, hard day at the office, there's nothing like having your faithful hippo meet you at the front door--wagging his tail furiously, grunting joyfully, and leaping into your arms--to make everything right with the world.