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'''Socrates''' is an eagle.
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'''Socrates''' is a falcon named after the ancient Greek philosopher [[Socrates]].
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
In desperation to save [[Timmy O'Toole]], a number of townspeople attempt to come up with solutions to free the boy. A man suggests an eagle (names Socrates) flying him out in its talons, but the eagle escapes.
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[[Bart]] played a prank by making up that a boy named [[Timmy O'Toole]] was trapped in a well. Springfield's city government began looking to more unorthodox solutions on how to rescue Timmy O'Toole including a falconer who explained how Socrates would grasp the child firmly in his talons to fly him to safety, but during the demonstration at the wall Socrates just flew away.
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== Behind the Laughter ==
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Socrates' plumage has the coloring of a bald eagle, but falconers do not use bald eagles.
  
 
== Appearances ==
 
== Appearances ==
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Latest revision as of 04:43, July 17, 2024

"I don't think he's coming back."
―Falconer[src]
Socrates
Socrates (falcon).png
Animal Information
Species: Falcon
Color: Gray
Gender:
Male ♂
Status:
Alive
Owner: Unnamed falconer
First Appearance: "Radio Bart"



Socrates is a falcon named after the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates.

History[edit]

Bart played a prank by making up that a boy named Timmy O'Toole was trapped in a well. Springfield's city government began looking to more unorthodox solutions on how to rescue Timmy O'Toole including a falconer who explained how Socrates would grasp the child firmly in his talons to fly him to safety, but during the demonstration at the wall Socrates just flew away.

Behind the Laughter[edit]

Socrates' plumage has the coloring of a bald eagle, but falconers do not use bald eagles.

Appearances[edit]