My dad had a friend who was a psychotherapist who taught his parrot only one phrase: “Birds don’t talk.”
I always felt like his profession made this diabolical.
Be careful picking your bird. At least some parrots will learn sounds and phrases that you did not intend to teach them.
For example I had a friend with a parrot who would very convincingly make noises like somebody having a low conversation on the phone in the next room.
Funniest once is my friend’s parrot making the microwave “done” sound
Holy shit, seriously? That’s enough to make someone paranoid
Don’t forget the fifth phrase. “Break the curse. Become a parrot. Repeat after me.”
I’ve actually seen this on Pushing Daisies. The 2 weird aunts said they scare trick-or-treaters off by spreading a rumour that they will turn them into animals, then their parrot says something along those lines.
Also remember that your parrot will likely outlive you.
I hope this person achieve his dream!
