Genie’s kiss of approval
A NEWBORN calf in Texas has strikingly similar blackand-white facial markings to KISS frontman Gene Simmons, and the rock star likes their shared look.
Simmons’ onstage persona includes face paint, black leather clothing and wild hair. He tweeted his admiration for the calf named Genie, saying, “This is real, folks!!!”
The female calf was born on Friday at a ranch near Kerrville, 96km northwest of San Antonio.
Heather Taccetta, who lives at the ranch with her family, said the calf belongs to her grandmother.
The animal is named for Simmons. Ms Taccetta found the calf in a pasture. She says the 34kg farm animal and its mother are fine.
Taccetta also says Genie is a family favourite and won’t be sold for slaughter.