Unsightly pup winner raises awareness

The winner for world’s ugliest dog is in. And this year, Peanut (who looks like a furry rage meme) won the contest’s highly coveted title. Even though we’re apparently so egocentric here in ‘murca that we dare to call it “World’s ugliest” (when no other nation’s actually compete in this canine competish of hideousness), I still think it’s effing adorable. And it makes my heart swell with equal parts glee.. Read More

Cuteness cruelty

Why is it that when we’re consumed with animal adoration, we say, “I WANNA EAT IT!”…? Actually, I’ve never said this, but I get it. My personal reaction is to emit a high pitched squeal as the muscles of my body enter a collective spasm not unlike the final stages of tetanus infection. Although it’s been a million years since I read Mice and Men, I was recently reminded of.. Read More

Harlem Hounds

For all the effort people are putting into the Harlem Shake videos, I’d expected the original to be pretty awesome once I finally found it. I was sorely mistaken. I suppose internet memes, unlike movies, are an area where the sequels and remakes stand a good chance of outdoing the OG versions, and where the “less is more” rule can simultaneously apply. My case today will be made by dancing.. Read More