Ünnecessary Ümlaut

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You don’t mess with a guy on a buffalo. (Thanks, Shay!)

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Here’s what you missed at the annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma Marin Fair in Petaluma. If you’ve seen the awesome Worst In Show documentary you’ll recognize many of the ugly dogs (and their owners).

Contrary to their gnarly appearances all are healthy and super-loved by their owners.

Not just another quirky Petaluma event (they’ve got tons) it also serves as a great case for pet adoption. Every animal deserves a good home, “ugly” or conventionally cute.

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This brings up a terrific question: Why don’t you eat cats?

Bacon comes from an animal half as cute. Shouldn’t cats be twice as delicious?

There’s even a festival devoted entirely to eating cats Festival Gastronomico del Gato every September in Peru. Alas, this is not an ad for said fest. Nor does the Starter Guide set you down the path to becoming a feline feast fancier. It’s actually some sort of meatless propaganda. Bummer. Now it’s got me rethinking other animals, too. Like a grilled Panda Cow or Poodle-Bison burger. Mmm.

Spotted in Petaluma (the same placement as Healy’s Naked Power grab).

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This is almost what I pictured the Usher-sounding Goat to be doing. (via)

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“I’ve made a huge mistake.”

(via)

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Petaluma, how I love thee. Birthplace of World Wrist Wrestling and annual home to Petaluma Whiskerino and the infamous World’s Ugliest Dog Contest.

Now in its 23rd year (or 105th in dog years) the competition is finally getting

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This looks just like our Viva. A perfect example of French Bulldogs are so damn lovable. Snorting and all. (Thanks, Mel!)

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(No relation to Poodle-Panda)

Who knew the island of Doctor Moreau was in Northern Colorado? Ben the Panda Cow was just born there; on a farm in Larimer County. He’s one of 24 in the world. And worth about $30,o00. I want to buy one just so Cyriak would use him in a video.

Full story here. (Thanks, Mel!)

UPDATE: Cheers to The Week Magazine for
the Ümlaut shout out as “best opinion”.

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I love how at 0:13 he looks up and practically insists that something really is there.

Maybe the owner pulled an invisible bottle trick with its food? Maybe its just a little touched in the head. (via MeFi)

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Presenting, the Internet Animal Orchestra.  (Thanks, Brundlefly!)

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For the handful of you who haven’t seen this yet.
(Thanks, Mel & Miriam!)

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Nick Bilton, writer of The New York Times Bits Blog, filmed his dog beating him on iPad Air Hockey. Now I see the magic.

Too bad the Rebel Alliance doesn’t …

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Kind of like Usher’s Duet With A Goat. But more like the Nutty Professor and Professor Frink merged with a deaf goat. It’s all sorts of awesome. Thanks, Mel (via Artista Muerte)

This dancing dog just makes me smile. (Thanks, Matt)

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Rock out with your cock out. While you’re at it, rock out with the Ümlaut.
(via MeFi) Update: Doubled Version!

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I’ve always been creeped out by poodles and have only pet them reluctantly, out of guilt. I feel bad ‘cuz I’m sure they’re sweet and smart. But their ramen-like, yet semi-human, curly hair just gives me the willies. So imagine my shock and awe when I came across these photos taken by Ren Netherland. Shudder.

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