It’s Monday? Again? Is there someone I can talk to about this?
In any event, oh my…
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Oh my, times two…
(via Jezebel)
I think I need to book a massage, stat.
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World domination… of the canine persuasion
It’s Friday. So, are you pondering what I’m pondering?
- This week’s punny pet name: Fleyonce Knowles.
- Bonus punny name for which I cannot take credit: Ermione Granger. Double bonus: Barky Joel and Christopher Crossbreed. Triple bonus: more mouse puns than you can shake aĀ cheese stickĀ at.
- You know, I simply don’t feature enough ermines around here. Thus, I give you…Ā one very persistent ermine.
- I think Beyonce might be wrong. Who run the world? My money is on these diabolical pets. (If they’re making you nervous, just hold the hand of someone you love.)
- Regardless of who is running it, this hamster’s world looks pretty awesome.
- Maybe Corgis are running the world? I mean, that guy’s got some convincing arguments.
You know I love a song parody. (I also have a soft spot for videos combining Beyonce tunes with adorable pooches. I don’t know why.) Once this whole “running the world” theme popped into my head, a quick Google search revealed the perfect video for today’s post.
(Runner up: Who run the world? Squirrels!)
I wish I was creative enough to turn some of my parody stylings into actual videos (and that I could sing). I mean, I can’t even pick a favorite line. One Dalmatian can build a nation? Kibble we can devour? It’s just genius.
I, for one, welcome our new canine overlords.
Black and white and cute all over
I’m in a penguin mood today. It happens from time to time. Guess I just can’t resist a bird that comes equipped with built-in formal wear. (Wouldn’t a penguin make a great prom date?) Anyway, on to the links!
- First up, the traditional sharing of a punny name. Today, I give you: Penguin Stefani. (Bonus: Penguinona Ryder. See #2.)
- Also, I have decided I want to remake HeathersĀ using an all-bird cast. The Heathers will be played by penguins (including renowned feathered actress Shannen Do-birdy). I’ll be calling it Feathers. Obviously.
- I can’t get enough of theseĀ awesome penguin photos. Apparently there are places where you can get up close and personal with penguins. Needless to say, I want to go to there!
- Any hockey fans out there? Whether you are currently immersed in the NHL playoffs or bored to tears, I bet you’ll enjoy this adorable sports fan.
- This real penguin hanging out with a plush penguin just about did me in.
- I would like to go back in time and purchase all the seats on the train of this adorable penguin conductor.
- Speaking of penguins with jobs, check out this therapy penguin. No, really. His name is Roast Beef, people. Roast. Beef. I need a minute.
- In addition to being adorable, penguins are also hilarious. Exhibit A: a penguin bit Newt Gingrich. Exhibit B: a penguin pretending to be Garfield kicking Odie off the table.
Even fake penguins are hilarious. Observe:
(via Jezebel)
Have a fantastic weekend!
Dogs and (not in) space!
We’ve already covered dogs (and rocks and Corgis and Ryan Gosling) in space on this blog. Today, we’re just talking about dogs… and then talking about space.
First up, a Bella glamour shot. (Better than these glamour shots, right? Fun fact: I used to work in a one-hour photo joint and occasionally helped out with glamour shoots in our small town portrait studio.)
Anyway, I just love this photo of Bella. I think it’s the ears…
Speaking of photos, it was a big day in DC yesterday. The space shuttle Discovery was flown over DC on the back of a 747 before landing at Dulles International Airport in northern Virginia. The shuttle will soon be on display at the the National Air and Space Museum’s Udvar-Hazy Center. It was a bittersweet day, but it definitely made for a cool photo op.
People all over the DC metro area were outside, trying to catch a glimpse of Discovery. Here’s one of my photos from the big day – if you want to see more, check out my set on Flickr.
The exquisite beauty of disappointment…
Don’t worry, the title will make sense in a moment. Read on, dear friend:
- Today’s punny pet names: Kate Finslet and Jean Renroar.
- You’re probably tired of my Downton Abbey obsession by now, but I just had to share this parody from Jimmy Fallon. It’s fantastic.
- CasaSugar recently posted some fun finds in honor of National Pet Day. I’m in love with this poster.
- This original pitch for The Muppet Show is made of awesome.
- Apparently these disappointed animals have not watched that pitch, or they’d be much happier.
- Truffle hunting in Italy with an adorable dog? How do I get that gig? (Until then, I’ll be making faces like those of the disappointed animals I shared above. Just kidding – these photos perked me right back up.)
Speaking of disappointed animals, I hereby nominate and bestow upon the following video every film award ever, past and present. (For the full effect, I highly recommend you watch this one with the sound on.)
(Via Best Week Ever – view Part I here. On a loosely related note – these photos from The French Dog are gorgeous. Also, I recommend you check out this tale of a globe-trotting pup who dug up some French culture during his travels.)
Magnificent, no? I am giving the person who made this video a serious slow clap right now. Bravo, good sir. Bravo.
The pugs will see you at the crossroads…
Happy Friday! On to the links:
- Your punny pet names: Pug E. PugĀ and Michael Puglas. (These were obviously inspired by #2 on today’s list.)
- Bone Pugs-N-Harmony. Seriously, you guys… I can’t even. This offering rendered me speechless for about five minutes. Pug Life!
- Once you’ve watched that, the occasional expletives over at Text from Dog will probably not phase you too much. This one might be my favorite. (Thanks to Katherine from Life with Arie for sharing this one on Twitter!)
- I can’t get enough… enjoy May the Ads Be Ever in Your Favor. (It’s no May the Kibble Be Ever in Your Flavor, but I’m probably just biased.)
- Speaking of ads, I could play with thisĀ Gendered Advertising RemixerĀ for hours, I think.
- I’m not a huge April Fool’s Day fan, but I did enjoy this oneĀ involving dogs in glasses. (Bonus non-April Fool’s links – Cats in Clothes! Or at cafes!)
- I love baseball. In honor of Opening Day, enjoy some team-related cute.
- I plan to do some baking for Easter brunch on Sunday – although I’m not sure I’ll be feeling this ambitious, I cannot deny that these bunny cake pops are extremely charming.
- Having a rough day? These thirteen simple steps will get you through it. I honestly can’t decide which one is my favorite. (Great minds think alike – Pamela from Something Wagging This Way Comes shared this one on Facebook yesterday too.)
Finally, this week’s video reminded me of The Big Bang Theory:
The look on the face of the other cat says it all.
So tell me, what are you up to this weekend? Ā I will be allowing my heart to go on tonight, while revisiting TitanicĀ on the big screen. I did promise them I’d never let go, after all.
May the kibble be ever in your flavor…
Apologies for the post title… I couldn’t resist. (Also, it will make much more sense when you reach the end of today’s post.)
I did see The Hunger GamesĀ last weekend, and it’s been on my mind ever since. I took a dystopian lit class in college – so when I read the book (and again when I saw the movie), it activated that English major side of me that absolutely loves analyzing literature. Yes, I’m aware that I am a dork.
Moving on, it’s time for your Friday linkage…
- This week’s punny pet names: Haymitch Aberwaggy and Effie Trincat.
- Check out this video compiling the 50 best (?) “very special episodes” of some favorite TV shows. I have to admit, I thought #2 would score the #1 spot, but I can’t really argue with the one that they chose. (I’m not crying, it’s just beenĀ raining on my face.)
- You can’t go wrong with dogs in party hats.
- Just because I’m feeling generous, here’s another puppy slideshow.
- Forget the Sorcerer’s Apprentice… the mascot’s apprentice is way cuter. (I hope that Jack the bulldog gets well soon – poor pup.)
- I’m pretty sure Bella isn’t really qualified to be the mascot for a sports team. Have you seen her catch? (I kid, I kid…)
- I love that Jon Hamm is actually kind of a ham. These goofy photos endear him to me even more. (Speaking of Mad Men, surely I’m not the only one who has been singing Zou Bisou BisouĀ all week? And by singing, I mean singing only those three words, because I do not know the rest)
- I’m easily amused – thank goodness the Internet is always there to amuse me. The They Volunteer tumblr is one-note, but still amusing. These two were my favorites. (Apparently I have not recovered from last week’s obsessions. Or my other obsession.)
Time to give cats their due – this week, enjoy a tribute to felines on film. (Also, a warning: there may be one word not for sensitive puppy ears in there. It’s not my fault – blame Brad Pitt. Geez, the nerve of that guy.)
I can’t even decide which one is my favorite, but it’s kind of hard to top Say Anything.Okay, I’m going to go off book here, and share a second video today. Behold, the most adorable hunger games ever played:
I bid you farewell for today, dear readers… may the kibble be ever in your flavor!
A blogger’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love
My apologies to Tennyson…
Anyway, I am very excited about the weekend ahead. Dinner with old friends tonight, more March Madness… not to mention The Hunger Games and Mad Men. Lots to enjoy! For that reason, today’s post has a simple, not-so-much-a-theme theme: stuff I love!
- Your punny pet names: Catnip Everdeen, Peeta Mebark, Primnose Everdeen, and Gale Pawthorne.
- A few things I love: Downton Abbey, Mad Men, and puppies. It’s hard to decide which is more awesome – imagining the characters of Downton Abbey as different dog breeds (Dogton Abbey lives!) or comparing them to the cast of Mad Men.
- A Mad Men choose your own adventure game? Sold! (However, I will be forever loyal to the Saved by the Bell one – it’s first in my heart.) Have I mentioned my childhood obsession with both Choose Your Own Adventure books and fuzzy posters? Where is my Mad Men fuzzy poster?
- You know I love Dr. Seuss… so of course I enjoyed this Dr. Seuss alphabet!
- I also love turtles (as you know). This turtle is no exception.
- I’m planning to see The Hunger Games this weekend. (Have you read the books? I am always searching for more people to chat with about them, as I have thoughts… lots of thoughts.) Speaking of both games and hunger, these cakes are awesome.
- The love doesn’t stop there… I love this song, which I happened to hear on the radio yesterday. It’s been ages since I last heard it, but it’s perfect for the dog lover!
There are many things to love about the following video…
(via Jezebel)
What are you up to this weekend?
One more reason to love a herding dog…
So, another Friday is upon us. Let’s get to it.
- Your punny pet names: Colin Furrell and George Bernard Paw.
- Self-promotion alert… I finally updated my oft-neglected baking blog. Even more surprising? I updated it twice! Check out my recipes for Green Beer Cupcakes and Spotted Dog.
- Speaking of recipes, I want to try this recipe and make my own Shamrock Shakes. I do not, however, wish to replicate any of these cakes.
- Need a smile today? Then check out this post about dog people. Trust me.
- March Madness is here once again. Not into basketball? No problem! Check out Go Pet Friendly’s Best City for Pet Travelers Tournament instead.
- This next one is unrelated to the month of March or St. Patrick’s Day, but I just had to share. Behold, a basic truth about Nutella.
Finally, here’s your video for the week… I’m loving this ad from Guinness:
What are your plans for St. Patrick’s Day? I’ll be having a few friends over for dinner and beer. Can’t go wrong with that, in my opinion. Well, unless you’re this guy. (Might as well end today’s post on a beer-related note. So, enjoy these videos of animals burping. You’re welcome.)
Have a great weekend!
In space, no one can hear you clean…
Here we are… my 404th post (and not, as previously predicted, my 502nd). No matter. Live every day like it’s your 500th post, right? Or something…
Anyway, confusing numbers aside, here are your squeaky clean links for this week’s No Frown Friday:
- Your punny pet names for this week: January Bones (for a dog), Christina Findricks (for a fish) and Elizardbeth Moss (self-explanatory). Can you tell I’m ready for Mad Men to come back?
- Speaking of Mad Men, Jon Hamm’s birthday is tomorrow. Here’s your present. (Proposal: I think that we should celebrate Jon Hamm’s birthday by giving presents to each other. It will be like Christmas, but we celebrate the birth of Jon Hamm instead. Who’s in?)
- Um, moving on… this tiny kiwi chick is so fluffy that I just can’t stand it.
- This canine thief is adorable, but he’s not quite as savvy as that dog and bird duo I shared the other day.
- A cat running for the Senate? Why not? His ad’s pretty convincing. (However, I hear that the Canine Caucus is questioning his credentials.)
- I have decided to start using the phrase “Tiny leaping goats!” to express my surprise. You’re so over, Heavens to Betsy.
- Have you ever wondered how a puppy is like an old man? Now you know.
- This photo is awesome. On a related note, 3 people have found my blog by searching for “corgis in space” – I had to giggle. This factoid inspired me to Google “corgis in space” (the situation is very meta), and I found a tumblr dedicated to the subject. Full circle.
Tiny leaping goats! I have a feeling that this dog and I would understand each other perfectly, based solely on our Type A personalities. (I realize she might just be cooling off, but in my mind, she’s the Monica Geller-Bing of the canine set.)
(via Jezebel)
I love how she just owns it: “That’s right. I’m cleaning my ball, and it’s awesome. Deal with it.”
Finally, you know I can’t resist a little shameless self-promotion… but this time it’s for a good cause! A friend and I have teamed up to start a new blog dedicated to ovarian cancer awareness. It’s called Sisterhood of the Whispering Crowns, and I hope you’ll check it out. (You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.) Stay tuned for more, including the story behind that name – you know you’re curious.