"They were feeding the lions women and children"

Published on December 1, 2024
Duration: 1:26

John 'Shrek' McPhee shares a disturbing account from Iraq involving Uday and Qusay Hussein's lions. He observed the lions exhibiting extreme aggression only towards women and children, leading to the grim conclusion they were fed humans. The discussion also touches on rumors of other brutal practices, like disposing of bodies in palace water features.

Quick Summary

John 'Shrek' McPhee recounts finding Uday and Qusay Hussein's lions in Baghdad. He observed the lions' extreme aggression towards women and children, but not soldiers, leading to the grim conclusion they were fed humans, confirming rumors of the regime's brutality.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Uday and Qusay's Lions in Baghdad
  2. 00:33Lions' Aggression Towards Women & Children
  3. 00:42Grim Realization of Human Feeding
  4. 01:10Palace Water Features & Body Disposal Rumors

Frequently Asked Questions

What disturbing observation did John 'Shrek' McPhee make about Uday and Qusay Hussein's lions in Baghdad?

McPhee observed that the lions, kept behind chain-link fences, became extremely aggressive only when women and children approached, but remained calm around soldiers. This led him to conclude they were fed humans.

How did the lions' behavior reveal the brutality of Saddam Hussein's regime?

The lions' specific aggression towards women and children, contrasting with their calm demeanor around soldiers, strongly suggested they were conditioned to see them as prey, confirming horrific rumors about the regime's practices.

Were there other rumored methods of brutality associated with Saddam Hussein's palaces?

Yes, McPhee mentioned rumors about large fish in palace water features being used for disposing of bodies. Soldiers reportedly even fished them out using bagels on ropes.

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