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Puppy Bowl V
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For those who get Animal Planet on TV, today is "Puppy Bowl V" (that's the roman numeral 5) - they're showing it every 2 hours. For the unaware, in celebration of the Super Bowl (which is today), the last few years Animal Planet has been getting puppies from shelters, putting them on a toy covered stage made to look like a miniature American football field (complete with goal posts), and letting them romp while music plays in the background. Some of the pups look like they've having a great time, romping with the other pups or playing with the toys. Others look frightened or overwhelmed by the whole thing. Of course, there's "play by play" too - I think it's the same guy who narrates things for NFL films. (I like the camera that shoots up through the clear bottom of the water bowl - sometimes the pups drink, more often they walk in it) The reason this is not off topic is the "kitten halftime show". Same field, similar music, no play-by-play. They put this huge carpet covered climbing mountain in the middle of the field. There are lots of toys too, both moving (such as feathers on a string attached to an arm that's always moving) and not. The kittens are usually stock still, just looking around at first, until a few get into it. Some never move, some go to sleep, some go wild with the toys (but, unlike the pups, the kittens don't often seem to interact much with each other). As befits a halftime show, at the end the field is usually nearly buried in confetti - which nearly buries some of the kittens too! Jeanne Hedge ============ http://www.jhedge.com |
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Puppy Bowl V
"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message
... NOT off topic... For those who get Animal Planet on TV, today is "Puppy Bowl V" (that's the roman numeral 5) - they're showing it every 2 hours. For the unaware, in celebration of the Super Bowl (which is today), the last few years Animal Planet has been getting puppies from shelters, putting them on a toy covered stage made to look like a miniature American football field (complete with goal posts), and letting them romp while music plays in the background. Some of the pups look like they've having a great time, romping with the other pups or playing with the toys. Others look frightened or overwhelmed by the whole thing. Of course, there's "play by play" too - I think it's the same guy who narrates things for NFL films. (I like the camera that shoots up through the clear bottom of the water bowl - sometimes the pups drink, more often they walk in it) The beagles often take MVP. I think it's a good way to see temperament in puppies before you adopt. I've watched this every year since they started it. What a great idea! The reason this is not off topic is the "kitten halftime show". Same field, similar music, no play-by-play. They put this huge carpet covered climbing mountain in the middle of the field. There are lots of toys too, both moving (such as feathers on a string attached to an arm that's always moving) and not. The kittens are usually stock still, just looking around at first, until a few get into it. Some never move, some go to sleep, some go wild with the toys (but, unlike the pups, the kittens don't often seem to interact much with each other). As befits a halftime show, at the end the field is usually nearly buried in confetti - which nearly buries some of the kittens too! I love that they added so many "Panic Mouse" toys this year. Kittens love them! |
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Puppy Bowl V
"Jeanne Hedge" wrote in message ... NOT off topic... For those who get Animal Planet on TV, today is "Puppy Bowl V" (that's the roman numeral 5) - they're showing it every 2 hours. For the unaware, in celebration of the Super Bowl (which is today), the last few years Animal Planet has been getting puppies from shelters, putting them on a toy covered stage made to look like a miniature American football field (complete with goal posts), and letting them romp while music plays in the background. Some of the pups look like they've having a great time, romping with the other pups or playing with the toys. Others look frightened or overwhelmed by the whole thing. Of course, there's "play by play" too - I think it's the same guy who narrates things for NFL films. (I like the camera that shoots up through the clear bottom of the water bowl - sometimes the pups drink, more often they walk in it) The reason this is not off topic is the "kitten halftime show". Same field, similar music, no play-by-play. They put this huge carpet covered climbing mountain in the middle of the field. There are lots of toys too, both moving (such as feathers on a string attached to an arm that's always moving) and not. The kittens are usually stock still, just looking around at first, until a few get into it. Some never move, some go to sleep, some go wild with the toys (but, unlike the pups, the kittens don't often seem to interact much with each other). As befits a halftime show, at the end the field is usually nearly buried in confetti - which nearly buries some of the kittens too! I always think the kitty half-time show is a bit misconceived. Too many blinky, flashing lights, shiny things-- the kittens get confused and overstimulated. Thin out a few of those distractions, and they'd probably have a better show. I did enjoy seeing one little gray imp nom-nom-nomming on another kitty's ears. -- Theresa and Dante drtmuirATearthlink.net Stinky Forever: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh |
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Puppy Bowl V
On Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:33:44 -0500, Jeanne Hedge
wrote: NOT off topic... For those who get Animal Planet on TV, today is "Puppy Bowl V" (that's the roman numeral 5) - they're showing it every 2 hours. For the unaware, in celebration of the Super Bowl (which is today), the last few years Animal Planet has been getting puppies from shelters, putting them on a toy covered stage made to look like a miniature American football field (complete with goal posts), and letting them romp while music plays in the background. Some of the pups look like they've having a great time, romping with the other pups or playing with the toys. Others look frightened or overwhelmed by the whole thing. Of course, there's "play by play" too - I think it's the same guy who narrates things for NFL films. (I like the camera that shoots up through the clear bottom of the water bowl - sometimes the pups drink, more often they walk in it) The reason this is not off topic is the "kitten halftime show". Same field, similar music, no play-by-play. They put this huge carpet covered climbing mountain in the middle of the field. There are lots of toys too, both moving (such as feathers on a string attached to an arm that's always moving) and not. The kittens are usually stock still, just looking around at first, until a few get into it. Some never move, some go to sleep, some go wild with the toys (but, unlike the pups, the kittens don't often seem to interact much with each other). As befits a halftime show, at the end the field is usually nearly buried in confetti - which nearly buries some of the kittens too! Jeanne Hedge ============ http://www.jhedge.com My felines loved it. Even the puppy part. They set and watched it almost non-stop. The one had his front paws right up on the TV stand to get a closer look. I recorded it for use later. I even enjoyed the puppies. Even Schroeder, the one the was always lounging or sleeping. I think he even got a penalty for delay of game or something. :-) |
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