New Methods of Animal Cruelty

I will admit that I have done some cruel things to my pets over time (*cough*knit puppy and kitty sweaters*cough*). But this video goes too far.



My favorite is the write-up on the website, Wiikitty.com.

To the untrained eye, it would seem that this is the diabolical machination of a man who grew up giving the family cat dryer rides. But believe it or not, it’s not only totally safe, but is extremely calming to the animal! As explained by the PetSpa website:

Q: Does the pet Stress out when inside the Cabin?
A: Using our unique technology we are able to lower the stress on pets compared to traditional bathing due to the fact that we do not use a restraining system and there is no stranger restraining or holding the pet. Also our unique patented nozzle system will provide a hydro-massage shower that will relax the pet and increase circulation which is very beneficial.

I’ll bet it improves circulation! Just look at all the exercise that cat’s getting frolicking and bounding about in his soothing pleasure prison!

Q: How do you prevent water from pet’s eyes and ears?
A: The unique design was created by a team of Veterinaries, Animal Behaviorists and engineers looking for the well being of the Pet. There are nozzles in the bottom, top, and all sides but the front side, the pet will look through the safety glass door so no water will go directly in eyes or ears.

The pet will do this, or face dire consequences. Which are, presumably, being placed into a second PetSpa. Also, props to the crack 100-man design team that ruled out firing water from the glass window, you guys are awesome.

I want a pet sloth.....

Ted should know better than to show me videos of cute animals that I don't already have as pets. Watching Rocky started the turtle obsession (if you haven't seen the movies recently, watch them -- you'll understand), and spending time on Cuteoverload.com makes me lust for kittens (but in a non-sexual way, I swear!). Now, thanks to this video, I want a sloth.

Guess what I did at work today?

So while I was at school being told by my students that I'm a bitch and other expletives, my husband was being wooed by Hershey. I took home two folders of papers to grade, he took home 2 huge boxes of chocolate. So, why am I doing this career again?

This is one of his swag items from the presentation.

When Kittens Attack

I realize that this isn't really that funny, but in my sleep- and entertainment-deprived state, this made me laugh out loud. The build up is fabulous.

Frogs -- An Update

I know you all are waiting on bated breath to hear about the progress of my frogs, so here is the Cliff Notes version:

1) They have new names, they are now Fido and Mittens.
2) I still don't know which one is which.
3) They have gotten slightly larger, but I may be imagining that.
4) The pink dye from the sand has permanently colored part of my desk pink. It's not coming out. Oh, well.

That's it for now!

The Super Lame Bowl

Now I will admit that I am not the one that tunes in to NFL games to catch the impressive plays made by highly over-paid, over-muscled, under-educated men. However, I did tune in to watch this year's Super Bowl, or, more honestly, the commercials. And as I watch the halftime show, I'm deeply disappointed. I mean, Prince??? What is this, 1994? Although it does beat the Grandma Bowl Halftime Show featuring Paul McCartney. In an attempt to make the American public forget about Nipplegate, the halftime show producers attempted to bore us out of a good part of our memory by playing a former Beatle.... and nothing else, leaving the majority of audience asking their parents, "Who's Paul McCartney?"

And now Prince is up there, playing not even his own music, but COVERS! First Tina Turner, then, get this, Foo Fighters! Is this an attempt to make us forget that even the Super Bowl has gotten desperate and boring? Come on. We don't need violence and sex to be entertained (although it helps). Just be creative. Do something entertaining, something new.

And I won't admit that some sick, deranged part of my mind was hoping that all the pyrotechnics would short out and light Prince's hair on fire, a la Michael Jackson. Is that wrong?