In situations like this please just call Ells: the O'possum whisperer

[Ellsworth]

Amateur Hour

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/real-time/Fire-set-to-scare-opossum-50K-damage.html

[Susquehanna Birder]

Is O'possum the Irish variety?

[DEERSPINE GUY]

WELL, THE LITTLE BASTARD HAD A BOTTLE OF TULLAMORE DEW NEXT TO HIM. CRITTER HAS GOOD TASTE.

[Ellsworth]

I prefer it as a sign of respect.

Like saying SIR Elton John instead of Elton John.