Today’s links are even more random than usual, if that’s possible. Full disclosure: I considered doing a Twilight theme. The punny names were especially easy – though I would not be surprised if someone already has a pet named Robert Cattinson. (Yup. Someone beat me to it.)
Anyway, although I am going to see Breaking Dawn tonight (I didn’t love the book, but I can’t resist a movie night), I decided to spare you from my other puns (such as Edward Seagullen). You’re welcome for the random linkage instead…
- First up, your punny pet name: Meowrice Sendak.
- Time for a little shameless self-promotion – I posted a new recipe on the cupcake blog!
- Now that I’ve gotten that out of the way, crack open a dog beer and let’s get to the fun stuff.
- The other day I wrote a guest post for My Brown Newfies inspired by Where the Wild Things Are. The Internet has returned the favor – it’s where the wild pugs are!
- So, I remember when Passions had that weird talking doll. (Anyone else? I didn’t watch that particular soap opera, but I would occasionally pass it when channel surfing and get creeped out.) It appears that one soap opera has decided to top that storyline – it’s a talking dog trying to convince a talking baby to hand over some hidden paternity test results. (Don’t worry, I’ll give you a few minutes to read that completely bonkers sentence a few more times.)
- In other “things no one else probably remembers” news, 2gether (MTV’s parody boy band from the ’90s) is considering a reunion. U plus me equals us, baby. (Calculus.)
- Speaking of TV… I’m not normally one to share ads, but I giggle whenever I see this Microsoft ad. After all, I was the type of kid who would have happily made a
PowerPoint presentation about why I needed a dog. (I’m also reminded of
Marshall’s chart and graph obsession on How I Met Your Mother. I can totally relate.) - Bonus graph: things I associate with Sarah McLachlan. (Thank goodness for the series of non-depressing pet adoption videos from Will My Dog Hate Me, right?)
Continuing with the advertising theme… this FedEx ad featuring dominoes, a goose wearing a bow tie, and an adorable puppy is pure awesome:
(via Best Week Ever)
I mean, it’s not catvertising, but it’ll do…
That’s all I’ve got for you today. Also, don’t forget to vote for The Old Dog House in the Pepsi Refresh Project once a day until November 30… it’s a wonderfully simple way to help senior dogs.
Have a great weekend!
I would have been cool with a twilight theme for the day (I am embarrassed but I admit I am a fan) but I liked the random links too- I totally remember Marshall's chart and graph obsession, the talking Passions doll (I also didn't watch and saw just enough to get freaked out), and 2gether… yay for random reminiscing!
OMG!!! I thought that I was the only one in the world that watched Passions! I totally remember that doll! It freaked me out!! Seriously.. I am LMAO that you watched this show too!!!
I don't know Passions… but loved this post and all your great links. I could on you for my Friday "upper." And… I'm kinda disappointed you didn't do a Twilight theme…(I'm one of those embarrassed fans, too).
i. freakin. LOVE that microsoft commercial!
also, have you seen this sarah mc. thing? http://images.elephantjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/qKV8t.png
Some of the humans here went to watch the movie last night as well. Hopefully to cheer for the wolves…
I watched Passions for two years straight. I was living in a foreign land and it was the only English-speaking show on. So terrible it made me laugh.
The beer for dogs rocks! I predict that my husband will be buying some so that he and the dogs can have a beer together!
Love your Brown Newfies guest post! And the Wampug, well I just snorted with laughter over that again … there were an amazing group of dogs online in Star Wars-themed Halloween costumes this year!
Thanks so much for supporting The Old Dog House's project! It would be beyond beyond if their dream comes true!
-Chandra at Daley's Dog Years
Hi Y'all,
Great project, support of The Old Dog House. There are so many worthy places that need our help, this was a great way to help another.
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
ROTFLMAO! I was an *avid* Passions Dan and Timmy was not creepy!
Oh, Passions! I remember that show, the surreal soap opera! And the wild pug! I agree, the video wasn't nearly long enough!
I was really hoping to see Breaking Dawn this weekend, even though that wasn't my favorite of the books by a long shot. Seems we sent all our money off to buy a puppy, though. Someone had better be planning on taking me on Wednesday, that's all I have to say about it!
I refused to watch Passions because my soap, Another World, was cancelled to make way for it. I never go over to the enemy.
My Oldest is begging me to take her to see Breaking Dawn, and no way iz I goin' until the first mad rush is over. (Like, see it tonight? Is she serious? Or just seriously deluded?)
Karen and Talking Dogs – Apparently I may need to do a Twilight theme in the future. 🙂
jen – That doll was really freaky!
Lauren – That is hilarious!
An English Shepherd – The only problem with the wolves was the really poor CGI and really weird voice overs.
Flash Gordon – I have to say, Breaking Dawn also fell into the "so terrible it made me laugh" category.
KB – You'll have to let us know how the pup likes it!
chandra – The wampug was pretty awesome. 🙂
browndog – I agree!
Koly – Too funny.
houndstooth – You'll have to see it soon. It wasn't good, but it was definitely (unintentionally) funny!
Life Student – I never got into Another World. I was always Days, Another World & Santa Barbara (then Sunset Beach).
Wasn't the doll on Passions name Timmy? My work mates and I would religiously watch that soap every day. Yes, we had no lives :0
Karen – I think you're right and it was Timmy. LOL.