by Jennilyn Howell
Scientific American released a new study today indicating that the Tyrannosaurus Rex likely invaded North America from Asia via ancient land bridge. According to researcher Steve Brusatte, “[T-Rex] elbowed out all competitors — or perhaps I should say outmuscled them, as their pathetic little arms didn’t have very big elbows.”
It’s probably safe to assume T-Rex could also out-stomp its rivals. In fact, Rally experienced this last fall. We were leasing some space on the lower level of a law office, and persistently heard heavy, high-heeled footsteps.
Who else could it be but T-Rex?
We’d been invaded. She wasn’t going anywhere, and neither were her fierce high heels. Instead of letting the noise ruin our day, we started imagining what T-Rex was doing based on her speed and stomp.
T-REX GO GET MORE COFFEE.
T-REX LATE FOR MEETING.
T-REX REARRANGE OFFICE FURNITURE.
This silliness went on for a few months. T-Rex provided comic relief during a tough transition, so we decided to keep her around once we settled in at the new office. In fact, a portrait of her stayed on the whiteboard for several months.
It’s safe to say that T-Rex is our mascot. She symbolizes our uniqueness, tenacity, and fun-loving spirit. Her arms are really short, so we don’t let her do much prospecting as she can’t reach the keyboard and keeps breaking monitors with her big head. But she reminds us daily that there’s nothing you can’t overcome with a stomp and a good laugh.
