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Cat Fired for Napping on the Job
A local cat name Flaubert was fired from his job as a bellhop at a midtown Marriott hotel this week for napping while at work. This was his third offense, according to termination papers obtained by The Fluffington Post.
“He was not the best employee,” said a co-worker who spoke to The FluffPo on the condition of anonymity. “It was all peaks and valleys with him. One second he’d be running around like crazy, this huge bundle of energy, the next second he’d be passed out in the corner.”
Guests at the hotel also complained that the cat was repeatedly found getting into their suitcases uninvited.
The SEIU does not have any plans to appeal the hotel’s decision. Flaubert could not be reached for comment.
Via TheLoudestMeows.
Puppy Supergroup Drops Surprise Valentine’s Day Single
British puppy band Rollin’ Bones surprised the world this morning with the unannounced release of their new single and video.
Called “Puppy Love,” the latest single from the group fronted by superstar Ziggy Trixx, shows off the band’s impressive vocal range. More of a ballad than their usual electro-synth pop style, “Puppy Love” features solos from each of the Bones’ members: Buttons, Brandy, Smurf, Isaac and the aforementioned Trixx.
“This is really a love letter to their fans and a message to their critics,” said Trey Glazer-Smith, lead canine music writer for NME. “The Rollin’ Bones have taken some heat in the past for being over produced. This new single should really silence those critics while thanking the fans who have stuck by them.”
The group heads out for a sold-out, five date, arena mini-tour across the U.K. this week. They’ll be joined on stage by renowned backup barkers Annie, Henry and Britt.
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Mouse Suspends Presidential Campaign
After a disappointing finish in the New Hampshire primary yesterday, Wimbley the mouse announced he is suspending his presidential campaign. The mouse spent over three months and $4 million campaigning in the state, holding over 75 town halls.
“He made the risky decision to skip Iowa and focus completely on New Hampshire,” said CNN political analyst Marylin Fry. “Unfortunately it didn’t work and there’s just no path to the nomination for Wimbley.”
According to sources close to the campaign, Wimbley was counting on being able to take a large percentage of the rodent vote in the Granite State. That vote is usually locked up by perennial candidate Vermin Supreme, whose name literally highlights his prowess among rodent voters.
Wimbley did not attract enough voters on his side, though, and ended up finishing behind Supreme by about 100 votes.
“That’s not actually so bad, though,” explained Fry. “I mean, Jim Gilmore also got fewer votes than Vermin Supreme, and Gilmore was a governor.”
Via Marty’s Mouse House.