Since our President brought up the subject of dogs, it triggered a few random thoughts on the subject. First, let me say, I like dogs, but dog owners can be a bit much. To wit:
When taping Wheel, players will frequently mention their dogs by name. Are they hoping the dogs will hear their names or call their other dog friends and tell them to watch? By the way, on several occasions, I’ve had to remind the players to mention their kids or their spouse after they’ve said hello to the dogs.
When a dog does some sort of little “trick” and the owner says, “Isn’t he smart?” I usually respond, “Yes...for a dog.” I still think the average two-year-old can use crayons better than even the wisest dog.
When people ask whether I own a dog (I do), the follow-up question is often, “What’s its name?”What’s its name? Do they plan on sending Christmas cards?
As for dressing dogs in hats and sweaters and such, well, if dogs could talk, I suspect they’d often apologize for their owners.
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May '10
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There are few things more embarrassing and pathetic than people who obsess over their pets, essentially making them their children.
I once saw a license plate holder which read something to the effect: "My grandchild is a Pomeranian" and wept for humanity.
As a passing thought, this definitely squares with Mark Steyn's thesis in America Alone.
May '10
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You'll get no silliness out me. My dog (God love him) is dumber than a box of rocks.
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Yeah, but Pat, what's the little fellow's name?
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The President complains that we talk about him like a dog, but as you point out Pat, most people talk very favorably about their dogs. Nevertheless, he insists on treating us like a fire hydrant.
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John Boyer: There are few things more embarrassing and pathetic than people who obsess over their pets, essentially making them their children.
Why ya gotta judge? :(
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Claire, I knew I could count on you for that question. Stella. She prefers red wine if you're thinking about sending her anything.
Jul '10
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"... if dogs could talk, I suspect they’d often apologize...."
Then Obama is a dog.
What kind of dog would he be? Or Clinton, for that matter?
Aug '10
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John Boyer:
I once saw a license plate holder which read something to the effect: "My grandchild is a Pomeranian" and wept for humanity.
Wait... if my granchild is a Pomeranian, that makes me a...
Never mind.
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Am I the only one who has a Google-generated ad for "Designer Dog Clothing at bargain prices" in this conversation? I swear, I thing Long sits in his office and sticks these in just for fun!
Jun '10
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Show dogs don't like being treated like working dogs. That may be the problem. This working stuff is new for him.
May '10
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The ads I see are for a pet "sleeping system" (a mat) which guarantees "comfort, relief and happiness" (silence?) and a duffel-like pet carrier made by "doctors" (vets). If doctors are designing luggage these days, perhaps they can make women's suitcases smaller and lighter.
With so many of our little furry friends flying the friendly skies, how long before the TSA requires a flea search before boarding?
Jul '10
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My dog just finished reading your post, Pat.
She rolled her eyes and said,
"Guy's a mutt. Set me up, Kenneth - scotch, rocks and just a splash."
Edited on Sep. 7 at 4:19pmRe: Woof!
Stella will need something chic, Pat, for our doggie dress code.
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Kenneth: My dog just finished reading your post, Pat.
She rolled her eyes and said,
"Guy's a mutt. Set me up, Kenneth - scotch, rocks and just a splash." · Sep 7 at 4:18pm
Edited on Sep 07 at 04:19 pm
Yeah, but can she roll over without spilling her drink?
Jun '10
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Jimmy Carter: "... if dogs could talk, I suspect they’d often apologize...."
Then Obama is a dog.
What kind of dog would he be? Or Clinton, for that matter? · Sep 7 at 3:55pm
Obama would be a sub breed of the Chocolate Lab -- as in a Coca Lab, given his life of experimentation what else would you expect.
Bill Clinton would be a Wired Terrier. I know there's no such breed, but you gotta admit Bill was pretty much wired around the ladies.
Hillary Clinton could best be described by the American Kennel Club term for the dam partner in a doggy duo, which I cannot write because of the code of conduct.
General Petraus, he's deffinately an Afghan, at least for now anyway.
Nancy Pelosi was a shar pei before the botox. After the botox she's more chihuahua, more bark than bite and shrinking fast.
Harry Reid is a cross between Bullmastiff and a German Shephard, which makes him a Bull-Shepherd!
Edited on Sep. 7 at 4:51pmJul '10
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Pat Sajak
Kenneth: My dog just finished reading your post, Pat.
She rolled her eyes and said,
"Guy's a mutt. Set me up, Kenneth - scotch, rocks and just a splash." · Sep 7 at 4:18pm
Edited on Sep 07 at 04:19 pm
Yeah, but can she roll over without spilling her drink? · Sep 7 at 4:47pm
She doesn't do roll-over.
But Pat, she does do "Kill!"
Jul '10
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My dog is a beagle. She's got bladder cancer. And yeah, I'm spending a billion dollars on treatment.
Because at some level, she is family.
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Michael Tee: My dog is a beagle. She's got bladder cancer. And yeah, I'm spending a billion dollars on treatment.
Because at some level, she is family. · Sep 7 at 4:55pm
Now that's understandable. I wish your dog--and the rest of your family--all the best.
May '10
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Which reminds me of the infamous Paul Harvey story about the poodle. And it shows that even the best of broadcasters have bad days...
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Very funny. Hadn't heard it. Thanks for posting, EJ. I've been in that position once or twice in my semi-illustrious career.