Two Peas In A Pod

It’s official! Pam and Jim are getting married!
On The Office that is.
TV’s most adorable couple in the sitcom world, Pam Beesly and Jim Halpert, played by Jenna Fisher and John Krasinski are going to get married on the show, and Pam is going to reveal that a little “Dundy” is on the way! Pam and Jim as new parents is going to bring a refreshing and comedic blast to the epicness of this already fantastic show.
EOnline reported:

That’s right, Dunder Mifflinites. Little Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) and the love of her life, Jim Halpert (John Krasinski), are officially walking down the aisle after five years of will-they-won’t-they goodness.

In the midst of TCA madness, the gracious folks at NBC invited us to tour the set and enjoy a chat with the entire cast and crew of The Office—minus one Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson), but it was still incredible and came jam-packed with, what else, scoop on Jam.
The obvious question on everyone’s mind: When exactly will the preggo pair say “I do”? “Pam’s going to walking down the aisle very soon because she is pregnant, but trying to hide that from certain members of her family,” Jenna tells us. “They’re getting married very quickly—in the fourth episode.”
(Excuse us while we quietly jump for joy in a corner somewhere…)

In fact, the third episode of the season was being filmed today and Jenna was in full bride mode. “I just had a fitting for Pam’s wedding dresses and that was a really special moment. We found one, and I hope it gets approved by the powers that be.”
Don’t expect the affair to be too sentimental. “It should be pretty great. I got to see some of the episode and it’s really funny.”
We’re eagerly anticipating more Dwight-related Wedding Crasher-esque antics.
Jim and Pam are getting hitched! Are you as excited as we are? What about some Dwangela nuptials? Let us know.

The Office happens to be one of my favorite shows. I never miss an episode if I can help it. The writing is genius and the stars have “mucho”talent. My favorite characters, are of course the ones that annoy me the most. Ass kisser, beet farmer and all around pain in the butt, Dwight Shrute played by Rainn Wilson and boss Michael Scott played by Steve Carrel are definitely the geekiest, most annoying and among my favorites of the cast. I also really enjoy new comer, Andrew Bernard played by Ed Helms. Well he is not really a new comer any more, but joined the show a lot later than the other cast members. Ed plays a pompous WASPY nerd and I hope this upcoming season has something really interesting in store for him. Maybe he can go on tour with his acapella group and we can follow their tour. *snicker*
Helm’s has had a lot of success outside of The Office as well. His recent movie The Hangover was a huge success, and he is also in another movie coming out on August 14th, entitled The Goods Live Hard.. Sell Hard.

ALL the charachters on the Office, are ultra talented. Even Toby! (Sorry Michael!)
A couple of things that I wish for in the upcoming season? I hope Holly Flax, played by Amy Ryan comes back. She was hired as a HR, and dated Michael briefly. They were made for each other and I really liked her. I think it is inevitable that they will eventually get back together, as the show hinted about it in  previous episodes. Besides, any couple that talks like Yoda, needs to be back together. It would be great if Angela and Dwight were to rekindle their affair. They were quite the freakish couple, but some how they just work together. Angela and Andy just didn’t work out, which is probably why Angela was still hooking up with Dwight in those extra long steamy office breaks. I bet that Dwight still considers Angela his little monkey. Maybe he can replace Sprinkles her cat that he froze in her freezer and start things up again. Would love to see more stories on the rest of the Office characters too. Kevin, Phyllis, Ryan, Stanley, Toby, Creed, Meredith, Kelly and Oscar all need a little bit more air time. And I would love to see “Packer” and Dwight’s brother “Mose” make some more guest appearances.

I am sure Pam and Jim’s nuptials, Pam’s pregnancy and their journey into parenthood will be simply hilarious. Let’s hope they keep pounding out one enjoyable episode after another. After all, with all the crappy TV shows that are out there today, and there happens to be MANY…..they definitely need to keep this show on the air. It’s fun, it’s quirky, it’s semi sexy and it’s BIG on humor.
Looking forward to the upcoming season and many more nights of being delighted and satisfied! That’s what she said!

Surely everyone remembers the talking Taco Bell dog. I wonder how many said “Yo Quiero Taco Bell” every time a chihuahua walked by back in the 90’s? I think the Taco Bell dog played a huge part in why there are so many chihuahua dog owners today. NOT Paris Hilton, despite what she thinks.

The voice of the Taco Bell dog was done by Carlos Alazraqui who now plays Garcia on Reno 911. What most people don’t know is that the Taco Bell dog, was it actually was a girl chihuahua named Gidget that also starred as “Bruiser” in Legally Blonde 2.

Sadly, Gidget just passed away at the ripe old age of 15. She had a full life to say the least and her retirement found her sitting pretty and leading a very pampered existence — and Gidget had quite the following. Taco Bell sold talking stuffed animals that said “Viva Gorditas” and there were key chains and talking figurines that said “Yo Quiero Taco Bell”. One trip to Ebay and you can see that these items are still selling today. Perhaps there will be a new demand for these “collectables” since Gidget’s death, including a Legally Blond 2 stuffed animal with a purse complete with different outfits for the dog to change into. Needless to say Gidget will go down in history along with Lassie, Spuds McKenzie,and Rin Tin Tin as a famous pup.

The LA Times reported:

The owner of Studio Animal Services in Castaic says Gidget suffered a massive stroke late Tuesday at her trainer’s home in Santa Clarita and had to be euthanized.

Gidget was the sassy mascot in Taco Bell commercials from 1997 to 2000. While other dogs had bit parts, it was her bug-eyed, big-eared face that was seen pronouncing “Yo quiero Taco Bell,” Spanish for “I want Taco Bell,” in a male voice dubbed by Argentine actor Carlos Alazraqui. A few years later, Alazraqui landed the role for which he is best known: Deputy James Garcia on Comedy Central’s “Reno 911!”
The Taco Bell ads provoked some criticism from activists who said they used Mexican stereotypes.

Gidget also had a role in the movie “Legally Blonde 2,” but others associated with the ad campaign weren’t so lucky. Earlier this year, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the creators of the Chihuahua character hadn’t been properly compensated for their work, and Taco Bell was ordered to pay $42 million.

Gidget’s trainer, Sue Chipperton, in an interview earlier this year with the People Pets website, described the diminutive dog as a consummate professional on the set. But, she said, Gidget had been the victim of typecasting, which limited her career choices (or, rather, Chipperton’s choices on her behalf).

Associated Press writer Robert said this on 
Austin360.com:

Although she was hard of hearing, Gidget was otherwise in good health up to the day of her death, eating well and playing with her favorite squeaky toys at the home of trainer Sue Chipperton, McElhatton said.

“She was retired. She lived like a queen, very pampered,” McElhatton said.

Gidget was found at a kennel and wasn’t show quality, McElhatton said; she had an undershot jaw and huge ears.

But Gidget knew she was a star, McElhatton said.

“She was a prima donna, basically. She absolutely knew when she was on camera,” McElhatton said.

Gidget traveled first-class, opened up the New York Stock Exchange and made an appearance at Madison Square Garden, McElhatton said.

In later years, she did other acting work, appearing in a 2002 commercial for the insurance company GEICO and in the 2003 movie “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde.”

She remained the object of affection after her retirement, going on hikes and beach visits with her trainer. She aged gracefully, and liked nothing more than to snooze in the sun.

“She was like a little old lady. She’d kind of gotten smaller,” McElhatton said.

Gidget will be cremated, McElhatton said. Her owners had not decided on a final disposition of her remains. Taco Bell Corp. said in a statement Gidget would be missed by many. “Our deepest sympathies go out to her owners and fans,” the company said.

Every once in a while there is a story that tugs at your heart strings and this is one of them. Gidget was certainly a huge star that was fortunate to live to a nice ripe old age and will be remembered fondly by many. To Gidget the diva of all chihuahuas, may you rest in peace.

And dadgummit, he’s going to do something about it:

Why is Kevin Federline breaking into the children’s clothing business? In part because he’s tired of paying for overpriced jeans for his kids Jayden, age 2, and Preston, 3.

Women’s Wear Daily reports that Federline dropped by the Project Trade show in Las Vegas Feb. 24 to research kids’ clothing styles in the hopes of starting his own line.

“It’s a really tough business, I’m trying to take it seriously and make a quality product for kids but not have parents pay like $500 or something ridiculous for a pair of jeans,” Federline told WWD. “You buy your kids a pair of True Religions, then they roll around in the dirt like kids do and a $200 pair of jeans is gone. With this economy, I’m looking to do something much more reasonable.”

I would like to point out, however…

Britney pays ex-husband Kevin Federline $480,000 a year, made up of $20,000 per month in “spousal support” and $15,000 a month on nannies for their sons Preston, three, and Jayden, two.

Federline, 30, will also get a $5,000-a-week “bonus” for letting the kids join Britney, 27, on legs of her Circus tour which kicks off in New Orleans on March 3.

But having said that, I do applaud his desire to not spend good money on clothes for kids that they outgrow in two months and tear up in one.  Not sure if some people realize it or not, but there is an alternative to $200 jeans for kids…it’s called not buying designer label clothing.  I’ve never understood parents who spend bucketloads of money at the mall for jeans and t-shirts and hoodies that their kids are going to wear at the playground, especially in these economic times.  Toddlers don’t care.  Stick them in some sweats and let ‘em play…as long as they have something covering their body when they are outside, that’s all that counts.  It’s only the parents who get all crazed about designer labels when the kids are not even old enough to read.

Or do what I used to do when my kids were little and needed play clothes…go to Goodwill.  If they tear up their jeans, you’re only out a few bucks (half-off if you managed to get the tag color of the day).  And I got news for Kevin…it don’t get no better when they get older.  My teenage son can tear up a pair of jeans in no time.

But but…it IS Kevin Federline, so I do have to wonder if there is an ulterior motive.  He does seem to love his kids, but he just comes across as a bit shifty.  Only time will tell, I guess.  This could be yet another half-baked scheme, like the rap career.  Would you let your kids wear toddler jeans by the House of Kfed?

Srsly…how cute are those boys???

I don’t typically like to pick on little Suri Cruise – a.) she’s cute as a button and b.) it’s not her fault her dad Tom is a crazy cultie and her mom Katie (”Kate” if you know what’s good for you) sold her soul in exchange for wealth and fame. But the above pic of Suri at the Magic Kingdom with Mickey and Minnie is too fraught with meaning to ignore.

Sure, most kids would get excited by a life-sized Mickey and Minnie, but the look in Suri’s eye isn’t excitement, it’s rapturous. It’s as though Suri *KNOWS* magical creatures exist.

Of course, her mom and dad believe this guy is buried underneath the earth’s core somewhere and is waiting to reclaim his throne as Lord of The Universe…or some such nonsense.

Suri, enjoy these innocent days you precious little thing you, it won’t be long until you are forced to confront the crazy head on. Then you too will be sipping the tainted barley water.

I was looking for a story to post that wasn’t gloom, doom, destruction, stupidity, and nakedness, and I happened to see this in the Daily Mail.  Being a kitty owner myself, I couldn’t resist…meet Argun and Auny, two rare Arun Leopards born in captivity in the UK:

Baby Amur leopards Argun and Anuy were born at the Wildlife Heritage Foundation (WHF), a conservation charity based in Smarden, Kent, which supports rare and endangered big cats.

It is thought no more than 40 Amur leopards survive in the wild. [...]

[Mark] Edgerley [who runs the center] said: ‘They are like little kittens; they chase straw and if they see a bit of sunlight falling on the ground they will go after that. They look as if they had not got a care in the world.’

He said the cubs are still suckling from their mother but are ‘just starting sniffing around and playing with bits of meat and bone’. [...]

The Amur leopard’s natural habitat is the Russian Far East, within a forest region known as Primorskii Krai where the River Amur flows.

There the animal is under threat of extinction due to the burning of the forest to make way for agricultural land.

A strategy to increase their numbers is to establish a second population at a separate site by breeding animals in captivity.

There are around 140 Amur leopards living within a carefully managed European breeding programme, which the WHF is a part of, but Mr Edgerley said that Argun and Anuy will never be released into the wild.

‘Animals that are bred in captivity cannot just be let loose to fend for themselves. It won’t be first-generation zoo animals that are released but second-generation ones,’ he said.

What cute little guys!  Here’s hoping that they grow up to be happy, healthy, and help produce a whole litter of new leopards to help repopulate their ranks.

Since this is the season of giving, and since this is a post about helping animals, how about helping the animals in your area?  I’m sure your local animal shelter or rescue center needs donations of cat food, litter, and snuggly rugs, not to mention the dogs and other animals there who will need the same or similar items.  Shelters and rescue centers house animals ranging from dogs and cats to rabbits, goats, guinea pigs, and horses.  I’m sure they’d appreciate monetary donations as well, or volunteers to come in and help with the animals.  I’m sure they would love and appreciate it!