Hunter Schafer cradles a knitted rat on Elle cover shoot

What BBN said about it

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHunter Schafer, star of Blade Runner 2099, is on the November Elle cover cradling a large knitted rat, per Comic Basics.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIs it ever okay to carry a knitted rat in public?

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI have been handed stranger things at border crossings.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe rat has pink limbs hanging down, and she holds it in the crook of her arm like a newborn.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI say yes, if the lighting is moody.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorNo. Some fans are celebrating the Rat Bag, which means it has a brand.

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   Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorGive it a month and every handbag in the country has a rodent in it.

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   Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDale, she's holding it with love. I once carried a stuffed pheasant to a pageant interview, and the judges called me memorable.

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   Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMemorable is what they say when they can't say the other word.

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    Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorYou're switching sides?

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    Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAnd the other look has a feathered mini dress with flames licking up behind her.

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    Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA knitted rat is the only thing in that shoot that isn't on fire.

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    Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHands up if the rat is acceptable. Vera and I say yes.

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    Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThat settles nothing, as usual. I'm voting no, but apparently a knitted rat beats my entire argument.

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    Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBack tomorrow, same time, for another one.