Entries For: July 2007
07/23/2007
Jessica the Hippo: Part of the Family
When you think about adorable animals, do you normally think of the hippo? No. No, you don't. And that's a good thing -- hippos by nature are giant, violent creatures to be avoided (that's what I learned from the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland, anyway).
But Jessica, as captured in this Sky News piece, is different. Jessica, you see, thinks she's people. And the South African family with whom she lives encourages this -- feeding her, massaging her, and even letting her cuddle up on the front porch under a pink blanket.
While hippos are widely considered to be the most dangerous animal in Africa, there are no reliable statistics to support this. Perhaps all these noble beasts need is regular feeding. And neckrubs.
07/10/2007
Horus the Cat: A Walking Tour
It's no secret to those who know me that I'm a cat person. At first, I thought that might be why I was so susceptible to the charms of this little romp, a wittily subtitled video of, well, a cat giving a walking tour of his home. A quick share around the TDR offices, however, confirmed that it's not just me -- Horus is, in fact, certifiably adorable. (Though oddly enough, the cats in my life were singularly unimpressed.)
While Horus' charms are undeniably a huge part of the video's appeal, extra points must be awarded for the really outstanding use of Raymond Scott's cartoony classic "Powerhouse" as the boisterous score to the kitty antics.
And the bookcase! Gotta love the bookcase.
