Inspired by scientists’ recent discoveries about the unusual mating habits and intimidating beauty rituals of the Egyptian vulture, EAT PUDDING focuses on two pairs--one male, one female--of this species of bird. After two introductory scenes, two pairs of Egyptian vultures (males, Ramses and Thutmose; females, Nefertari and Hathor) hook up at the pyramids; the sexier Hathor pairs off with the more studly Ramses, leaving Nefertari slightly jealous. Back in their respective nesting areas, Hathor and Ramses give Nefertari and Thutmose, respectively, tips on how to impress the opposite sex. Hathor and Ramses then go on a “date” which starts off ...Read More
Inspired by scientists’ recent discoveries about the unusual mating habits and intimidating beauty rituals of the Egyptian vulture, EAT PUDDING focuses on two pairs--one male, one female--of this species of bird. After two introductory scenes, two pairs of Egyptian vultures (males, Ramses and Thutmose; females, Nefertari and Hathor) hook up at the pyramids; the sexier Hathor pairs off with the more studly Ramses, leaving Nefertari slightly jealous. Back in their respective nesting areas, Hathor and Ramses give Nefertari and Thutmose, respectively, tips on how to impress the opposite sex. Hathor and Ramses then go on a “date” which starts off promisingly but ends disastrously as each bird’s ego proves to be too strong for its own good. Nefertari and Thutmose’s “date,” however, turns out wonderfully well as each discovers the other’s charm beneath his/her skin (feathers?). In a flash forward coda, we see Nefertari and Thutmose happily passing on words of wisdom to their soon-to-leave-the-nest vulture chicks.
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