Bats And Hamsters—There's A Distinct Difference

In my American Lit class we read a Native American Naming Story about someone who got her name from watching bats. At the end of the story my teacher said "There's always someone in this class who loves bats. Who is it?" So I raised my hand. I like bats. They're pretty cute!

So Judith (my teacher) called on me and said "Alright, explain it to me. What's the appeal?"

I shrugged and said, "they're like hamsters with wings."

Then followed a very long, very awkward silence, after which Judith turned the page in her book, and began to read the next naming story.

But I mean, come on! Bats are TOTALLY just hamsters with wings!