Blame Saydrah for this. She started it with "20 Reasons I Love Hedgehogs" a few months ago, I retaliated by listing the 20 reasons I love giraffes. She posted about why she loves cuttlefish, and now it's my turn, so I'm posting about penguins. And who doesn't like penguins?
1. They're very affectionate

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2. They come in more colors than black and white

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3. Sharp beaks are great for scratching those itches you just can't reach

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4. They come in small sizes too

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5. Get a large group of them, and you have an instant formal dress party

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6. They're outspoken
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7. In the event of a water landing, they can be used as a flotation device

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8. They'd make great punk rockers

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9. Funny flappy feet

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10. Stretchable Necks

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11. Even the little guys can be king of the hill

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12. They don't take nothin' from nobody.

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13. Name one "Waldo" and you'll have a best-selling childrens' book before you know it.

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14. They know how to relax at the beach

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15. They never let bad hair days get in their way

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16. Just because they can't fly doesn't mean they don't try.

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17. They like to race...

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18. ...but they're also good at taking turns

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19. The world is their playground

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20. They look stylish even without the suit

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