Jackalope

Jackalopes, Horned rabbit, Antlered jackrabbit

The jackalope, a jackrabbit with antlers, is the American West's favorite joke. Its fame took off in the 1930s, when two brothers in Douglas, Wyoming, fixed antlers to a stuffed jackrabbit, and one of their first went on display in a hotel in town. Mounted jackalopes and postcards have filled gift shops ever since, and Douglas still hands out tongue-in-cheek hunting licenses valid for a single day: June 31. A jackalope in your dream carries humor, tall tales and the fun of mixing two things that don't belong together. It may come when life has felt heavy and could use a good laugh.

Dream variations

• Seeing a live jackalopeYou're happy to be delighted by something even though you know better. A bit of whimsy is good for you, so play along with the joke for a while.
• A jackalope singing back to youSomeone is copying your tune, out of admiration or to tease. Listen closely; it's a rare chance to hear how you sound to others.
• Hunting jackalopesYou're chasing a goal so vague it can't be caught, like a season that falls on June 31. Pin it down to something concrete, and you'll know when you've got it.
• A mounted jackalope on the wallYou admire a clever, harmless trick, or you're combining two ideas into something new. Mix and match boldly; the odd pairings are often the memorable ones.

Related symbols

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• Talking animalsWhen an animal in a dream opens its mouth and speaks, most people remember every word.

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