PHOTO OP: Mother and Son
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Local Cat Wins 53rd Annual Pinata Tournament
Local Cat Wins 53rd Annual Pinata Tournament
Held every year in Guadalajara, Mexico, the World Pinata Championship brings seasoned stuffers and whackers from all over the globe. The tournament pits 50 brackets of competitors in one-on-one duels, whittling away the competition until a final match determines the ultimate victor.
“This year, it was a cat from Boston,” says Esteban Gutierrez, a referee who has officiated the tournament for 11 years. “His name is Benny, and he’s the 53rd champion. It was a great show.”
It was a hard-fought victory – Benny bested a number of previous champions to attain the title.
“As soon as he won the final round, he dove right in for the candy,” says Gutierrez. “It was … well, let’s just say it was an interesting photo op.”
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PHOTO OP: Hey, Kid
PHOTO OP: Hey, Kid
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‘Yep, Right There,’ Says Cat
‘Yep, Right There,’ Says Cat
By Scott Friedstein, FluffPo Correspondent
According to sources, Izzy the cat is currently in the throes of an exceptionally satisfying scratch session. The cat’s owner tells The Fluffington Post that it happened largely by accident, but seems to really be working.
“I just started scratching him underneath his chin,” says Phil LaBute, showing the patented scratch. “That was about four hours ago. I’m no cat expert, but I’d say he likes it.”
Others seem to agree.
“Oh yeah, he definitely likes it,” says cat expert Mark Brunault. “He’s purring pretty loud – that means he’s a happy kitty. That guy should not stop doing that.”
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Dogs’ 1960s Musical Revue Falls Flat With Critics
Dogs’ 1960s Musical Revue Falls Flat With Critics
When fans of the doggie duo Bacon & Carbuncle got wind of their new project, online music forums lit up with anticipation. But The Flower Power Hour, a revue of popular ‘60s pop and folk tunes which opened yesterday, has most critics groaning.
“I love ’60s music as much as the next guy,” writes Howard Moss, music critic for The New York Times. “But the arrangements, the staging, the choreography – it’s just really corny. It’s so over the top, it’s not even worth the nostalgia.”
This and similar reviews don’t bode well for the show and its producers, who sank nearly $40 million into the production in the hopes of scoring a retro hit, a la Jersey Boys. But so far, Bacon & Carbuncle aren’t discouraged.
“They get out there five nights a week, flower child costumes and all, singing their hearts out,” says stage manager Rori Templeton. “It’s a really fun show to be a part of.”
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