rabbits

Bunny Lands TV Cooking Show

After a successful cooking demonstration on the The Nate Berkus Show last year, and a series of online guest recipe spots for a number of prominent foodie blogs, Russ the bunny has finally landed a 6 episode deal from Cooking Channel to produce his own show.  The show, “Salad Time with Russ,” will begin airing in the 7 AM Sunday morning slot in January.

“It’s not the best air time in the world,” said Josie Eismann, Russ’ publicist, “but Russ is thrilled.  He fully intends to make the most of this opportunity and we’re hoping Cooking Channel will agree to pick up a full season after this trial run.”

Via hatleyw.

STUDY: Average Bunny Can Recognize 300 Brand Names

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Rabbit Consumer Lab finds that the average bunny is able to recognize 300 distinct brand names and logos.

“That’s far more than previously thought,” said an excited Dr. Sarah Wagner, founder of the RCL, at a press conference.  "Some were obvious – Green Giant, Bird’s Eye, Yes to Carrots, Warner Brothers – but others caught us more off guard.“

Researchers couldn’t explain why a majority of rabbits, for example, knew the logos for Porsche and Prada, luxury brands that very few bunnies can actually afford. The sheer number of brands rabbits seemed to know was surprising, too.  "Who knew buns were so good at brand message retention?” said Wagner.

Via Jesse&Lisa.

PHOTO OP: Wazzup?

Via toffeerabbit.

Rabbit Admonished for Talking With Mouthful

A local rabbit is in trouble Sunday morning after attempting to speak with his mouthful.  According to sources close to the situation, the rabbit was yelled at by friends when it appeared he was about to open his mouth while he was still chewing a large mouthful of grass.

While some feel that this was the right thing to do, others aren’t so sure.  One witness, who spoke to The Fluffington Post on the condition of anonymity wasn’t convinced the rabbit was about to speak at all.  

“I mean… yes he was chewing some grass at the time, and yes he did start to open his mouth as if to talk, but… he’s a rabbit,” said the witness. “Have you ever heard a rabbit talk?  They don’t really make too much noise.”

Fair point.

Via mtsofan.

Bunny’s Practical Joke Falls Flat

“Yeah, it was embarrassing,” recalled witness Tammy Butterfield of area rabbit Hoppy’s attempt at humor.  "She tried to give her friend Winnie bunny ears when their photo was being taken.  But, well, that didn’t really work for obvious reasons.  It was all pretty stupid.“

According to Butterfield, when Winnie realized what Hoppy was attempting she gave the other bunny a look "like death,” and then shook her head with disdain and stalked away.  

Hoppy is reportedly undeterred by her faux pas, and is planning another practical joke later this week.

Via noellephx.