Cat Rustlin Cowboys and HP
What does this commercial have to do with HP? Absolutely nothing, but it’s still awesome.
Link thanks to Book Gnome
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Baaad Boys Baaad Boys Whatcha Gonna Do
Police in Nigeria have detained a goat on suspicion of armed robbery. The goat was turned in by two concerned citizens who stated ” it was an armed robber who had used black magic to transform himself into a goat to escape arrest after trying to steal a Mazda 323″. I don’t believe it. A Mazda 323? Everyone knows that goats prefer the Mazda 6.
Police spokesman Tunde Mohammed “We cannot confirm the story, but the goat is in our custody. We cannot base our information on something mystical. It is something that has to be proved scientifically, that a human being turned into a goat,” he said.
In other bizarre animal news this little hen is delivering big time. The owners allege that the lil Columbian blacktailed cross hen is poppin out eggs the size of a grapefruit. Ouch! That’s omelette material.
Link via Telegraph
Monkey Business
Before landing in my current profession I spent many years in the culinary underbelly slinging foie gras. It was a grueling life, long hot days surrounded by raw meats, and stinky boys. I can’t tell you how many times I prayed for my own assistant, an assistant much like these guys.
Knitting The Way It Should Be
German artist, Patricia Waller’s gory plush creations are creating quite the buzz on the ol interweb. It just goes to show that something can be both macabre and cute. I can’t tell you how much I adore these little guys.
Photo by Patricia Waller
Photo by Patricia Waller
Photo by Patricia Waller
Detroit Zoo Welcomes Baby Aardvark
Just in time for the holidays. The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak Michigan announced the arrival of a baby Aardvark which they named Amani.
Link via Click on Detroit
Holy Awesomeness Batman!
Disclaimer: For the literal folks out there, there is nothing holy or Batman related in this post just extreme knitting awesomeness! The folks over at Knitting Spa just made my week. I wish I had seen these before the holidays.
Their “Charlie Croc Scarf” is definitely my new favorite.
“You’ll be the talk of the party when you wear Charlie, the croc scarf.
It is unique and makes a spetacular piece.”
Strike a Pose
What could be better than pomeranians wearing kimonos? Absolutely nothing!
Link via Neatorama
Pugness
I believe in many things, bigfoot, the healing power of the deep fried chili cheese dog with bacon, and that pugs were sent here from an alien planet to enslave us. I just saw this over at Neatorama and felt the need to share it with y’all. Beware of the pug. It’s not too late. We can stop them. “Knowing is half the battle.”
Group of Endangered Tonkin Snub Nose Monkeys Spotted
Researchers from Fauna& Fauna International recently discovered a previsouly unknown group of the rare Tonkin snub nose monkey in northern Vietnam. With numbers dwindling near 200 scientists are concerned for the well being of this unique primate. For more information on the Tonkin and to find out how you can help click on the link below.
Dead Squirrels and Giving Back
Those of you who know me know that I love the furries, and I am not talking about adults who dress up like animals and get it on. I am talking about the cute and not so cute little creatures that inhabit the woodlands and oceans of our glorious planet. I prefer them over most people, so as you can imagine I was horrified when while on a quest to see if our new local Taco Bell (don’t judge) was open I took the life of a little grey bundle of fleas and most likely rabies, AKA the North American Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensi). There was very little that I could do as it dashed so boldly underneath the wheels of my vehicle, perhaps he was suicidal, I mean we are in the grip of an economic crisis and a there is a severe shortage of acorns. Anyway, in flash it was over, his life gone forever; no more acorn foraging, tree climbing, or any other of the daily activities that once filled his squirrelly little life.
The last time this happened I was so ravaged by guilt that I spent countless dollars making sure that my local neighborhood carriers of disease would be supplied with enough corn, sunflower seeds, and beloved peanuts to get them through the harsh, New England winter. In return these dastardly little creatures shit all over my porch, and chewed the wiring to my home. Ahh it was rewarding, so rewarding in fact that it got me thinking, what if we all gave back every time we wronged a fury little friend, every time we bought an SUV, every time we clear cut massive acreage so we can have a better view of the mountains, stepped on a snail, or dumped toxins into their water supply. What a grand idea!
Today you can pretty much adopt anything from a lobster to a pterodactyl. Below is a list of really great organizations that could benefit from your generosity this holiday season.
