Monday, November 17, 2008

Barack and the (Puppy) Bowl System

Well, OK, so I might talk about our president-elect a bit. He's going to do good things. One habit that could get him in trouble, however, is his mixing of light and heavier topics: I love Barack talking hardball in a figurative and literal sense (as in, Go White Sox). When you're president; however, everything you do becomes a political issue -- even adopting a puppy. He says he wants to get a mutt, just like him, but daughter Malia is allergic. Hypoallergenic shelter animals are a bit hard to come by.

I would go with a hypoallergenic Welsh Pembroke corgi. It is well documented that corgis are adorable, playful and intelligent, all traits that I would also assign to our soon to be commander in chief. The corgi, known for its extensive herding ability, would be a fit in any place within the White House, from the West Wing to Secret Service Detail. I can already see the made-for-TV Disney Channel Production, A Barker in the Office.

Gratuitous cuteness.

4 comments:

Scott Frankel said...

Is there a way to teach a puppy to change "barks" into "baracks"? Or, better yet, teach it to conduct foreign policy? I guarantee the United States would no longer be the enemy...

vgdfbgdf said...

Gawker informs me Michelle Obama will need to wear an American designer's gown in Vogue. Really? Even a Vogue spread is becoming political? Oye.

Erica Magda said...

Here's a slideshow from washingtonpost.com of different presidents' pets.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2008/11/21/GA2008112102138.html

Brian Atlas said...

The puppy will be the most famous one in the world. I don't know if it's right to put that kind of pressure on such a young animal.

Wait, when you put puppies/dogs up to a mirror, they don't comprehend the reflection of themselves. I guess the puppy will be able to make it.

Also, does EVERYTHING have to be a political issue?