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Adventures in Ad-purr-tizing

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It’s that time again… this week, I have a purrfect roundup for you:

  1. Today’s punny pet names: Don Drapurr and Roger Purrling.
  2. Advertising using cats? You can’t go wrong with some good old fashioned catvertising. (It’s so totally a thing.)
  3. Why stop with advertising? Cats would totally create a monopoly and man (cat?) the phones as well to take your order. (Dear Cat Overlords: I would totally order a set of nesting cats.)
  4. Then they’d employ an army of canines to deliver the packages. (Cats would hire one of their own to do this job, but history has proven that cats are just too amazed by cars. They might make good bike messengers, but I hear that dogs are ready to step in there as well.)
  5. They would also pack the legislature with congresscats to help them get some valuable tuna subsidies. (Think I’m kidding?)
  6. This diabolical plan, however, only works if cats can stay awake long enough to implement it and clean up to make a good impression on investors.

I don’t think cats will be content with starting at the bottom and working their way up, however. They’re more suited to be the boss…

On a related note, I almost shared this video with you instead. I have no idea what it’s advertising, but it’s weirdly hypnotic.

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Smells like dog spirit…

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It’s time for your weekly dose of linkage…

  1. First up, your punny pet names: Paw Newman, Slobbert Redford, and Coco Kennel. (In other pun-related news, this blog completes me.)
  2. I think we can all use a little happy news this week. Here are some sweet images of pets being rescued after that terrible superstorm.
  3. Speaking of Sandy, this one is much more adorable.
  4. Let’s double down on that cuteness with some animals eating pumpkins.
  5. Cats in wigs! Also, cats bouncing! And grumpy cats! (Help me. I can’t stop.)
  6. I’m guessing that this kitten did not celebrate Halloween by bobbing for apples.
  7. It’s not all fun and games around here. How about a dose of dog science? (I agree with all of this except the bath part.)
  8. I think all legal disputes should be settled with puppy pictures. Deal?

Finally, I leave you with a word from today’s sponsor:

Happy Friday!

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What’s your favorite holiday special?

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I know everyone loves It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (and if I drew you a Venn diagram right now, a tiny circle labeled “me” would appear within that larger circle labeled “everyone”). However, I have to admit that there’s a Halloween special that beats it for me. Any guesses? Hint: it stars a big fat Halloween cat…

Revisiting this one made me wonder – what’s your favorite holiday special? I tend to think that Halloween kind of kicks off the holiday season, so feel free to talk Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other holiday that floats your boat.

Here’s a few (non-exhaustive) lists to get you started: Halloween specials, Thanksgiving specials, and Christmas specials. (Disclaimer: in my book, any list that doesn’t include the Garfield special for the holiday in question is not complete.)

I do love holiday TV (as my viewing habits during the next two months will reflect), so my list could go on and on. Feel free to discuss your favorites in the comments and perhaps I’ll share some of them during the holiday season! I’ll also tell you more about my favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas specials too as the dates get closer. Time to get into the holiday spirit!

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Paw Night Long

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Yesterday, I promised you some Saturday Night Links. It’s time for me to deliver…

  1. First up, your punny pet names: Nigel Lythgrowle and Whinin’ L. Richie. (Also, enjoy this bonus punny action and the next installment of my continuing Lionel Richie obsession.)
  2. Speaking of puns (because I always am), I’m loving these street fliers… pages and pages of tearable puns!
  3. Possible new reality show: So You Think You Can See Puppies at a Dance Festival.
  4. It’s time for some pretty – enjoy these Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners.
  5. You know what else you need today? Puppies playing. You’re welcome.
  6. I bet this cat has some pointers on how to pick up chicks. Once you’ve mastered the art of the pickup, these dogs will teach you to take your date for a drive.

As always, we end with a video. With all apologies to Jewel, this video was meant for me, and I was meant for it.

Dancing Dog – watch more funny videos
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Sticks, stones & words: The power of language

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Words are deceptively powerful. Stringing letters together in just the right order can inspire, entertain, educate, and even wound. There’s truth in many an old adage, and I do believe that the pen (or in this case, the keyboard) is mightier than the sword.

(Wondering where I’m going with this one and why I’m posting it here? I promise that it ties back into puppies at the end. Stick with me.)

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It’s not a Full House without a pet…

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Today, we’re hopping in the Wayback Machine for another dose of nostalgia. (Mr. Peabody would approve.) By now, you should know that I just can’t help myself…

  1. First up, your punny pet name for this week: Lick Carter (see #8 below).
  2. Have you ever wondered what the lyrics to Ice Ice Baby mean? I’m going to guess that you have not. Nonetheless, I recommend that you stop, collaborate, and listen to Adam Scott explain them to you.  (I have now decided that I would like Adam Scott to explain all lyrics to me. Forever.)
  3. Obviously, Fraggles make everything better.  (Speaking of rock…)
  4. Remember Mr. Wizard? Apparently his social skills were not on a par with his science skills.  I kid, I kid…
  5. If only I’d held on to a few liters of Crystal Pepsi, I’d be a hundredaire by now.
  6. This next one is not for the easily offended: Kanye’d by the Bell.
  7. Backstreet’s back… all right?

Well, I always knew Dylan McKay wasn’t such a bad boy. In fact, Luke Perry may have just won the hearts of animal lovers everywhere. Bonus: he’s not the only one. I love seeing stars from my youth promoting pet adoption:

On a related note, if Dylan and Kelly develop a sitcom together, I will choose it faster than Kelly chose herself. Or faster than Donna got drunk at prom. You know it.

On a related related note, remember when Brenda was in Heathers?

I’ll stop now.

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Rocky Mountain high…

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I’ve been on vacation for the past week… although I managed to schedule a few posts during my absence, I didn’t have a chance to get this week’s No Frown Friday together. I hope you’ll forgive me – instead, today I’ll share a few photos from my vacation so that you can see what I was up to.  Continue reading →

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In defense of the not-so-lesser panda

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Did you know that the red panda is sometimes known as the lesser panda? I always thought that name was a bit rude. (Apparently I’m not the only one. Wikipedia agrees with me, noting the “pejorative implications” of that moniker, and the San Diego Zoo says we shouldn’t call them lesser.)

Anyway, today I’m giving the not-lesser-but-really-awesome red panda some time in the spotlight. It’s a virtual red panda hug.

  1. Today’s punny pet names: Apanda Bynes and Gloria Panderbilt.
  2. In the battle of red panda versus pumpkin, who will win?
  3. Lesser? Ha! While Stella Luna, a red panda, was busy running for president, the “greater” panda was just sitting around eating bamboo. Not only that, but Stella Luna is a working mom!
  4. Speaking of red panda moms (note to self: great name for a social group), I love these photos of a red panda mom picking up her cub.
  5. I could stare at red panda cubs all day. They’re unbelievably cute. Seriously, they are so very cute.
  6. What’s better than one baby red panda? Twins!
  7. I have a gift for you… it’s in this box. (Those faces are killing me.)
  8. More pandas in action: walking the balance beam, munching on some berries, and just generally being adorable. 

I’m charmed by today’s video. It’s like They Might Be Giants meets PBS meets the zoo.

It’s entirely possible I’ll be singing that song all weekend.

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