Shamus-isms

Shamus is Jack's foul-mouthed, ill tempered, African Grey Parrot. Parrots, particularly African Gray's are notorious for being able to pick up and repeat a large number of words, including swear words, and our beloved Shamus is no exception. Here's a quick checklist of words and phrases our fine feathered friend says throughout Assassin P.I.


Pretty legs
Kissie, kissie
Shoot to kill
Jack’s back
Asshole
Here comes trouble
Fuck off
Jack
Trouble’s coming
Trouble’s here
Take ‘em out, sweet cheeks
Take that, sweet cheeks
You’re fired
Dumb dame
Liar, liar
Cheap beer
Scotch is better
Oh, crap
Five-oh
Adios Amigos


When I decided I wanted to include a talking parrot in my story, I spent hours trolling Youtube. I became obsessed with finding videos of cussing birds. Here's the video that gave me inspiration for Shamus. Please be forewarned. This bird uses foul language and often. Watch at your own risk.