Why the possum? X
	The Possum (sometimes Opossum) is a truly amazing animal. 50 teeth, opposable thumbs, prehensile tail, immunity to rabies and rattlesnake poison, and being a marsupial are all unique qualities of the North American Virginia Possum. They are our family's favorite animal. And they're cute!

From Rockford Hinten:

A dictionary definition:
irony, (n): After visiting friends who are the only people I know to have an animal mascot associated with their family name, I leave the house, and do not even get one block away when I almost run over said mascot ambling across their street in the dark.