In honor of Squirrel Appreciation Day, I give you a blast from the past. Formerly known as "Flurffy-Tailed Varmints."

Not all flurffy-tailed varmints are evil. But these are…

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Don't let their innocent little faces fool you—while they are scampering about, finding acorns to store or munch on, they are also plotting your demise. Or that of your car, if that is the best they can do.

This is a behavior that goes way back to the beginning of automotive history, perhaps even before. Unfortunately there is no evidence that can conclusively prove that packs of squirrels have acted as organized ambush units during the days of the horse and buggy, but if you look deep into their little beady eyes, you'll know.

They've totally been the harbingers of death and destruction since man began to walk the earth.

So, yeah… they're adorable when they're running around and chasing each other up telephone poles. But if you see one on a rooftop, know that he's surveying the roads, analyzing traffic patterns so he can wreak massive carnage with minimal effort at some future moment in time.

And for God's sake, stay out of his way.

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