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Ye Olde Quteness

Posted: Aug 28th, 2008, 5:14am MST by Meg

It's Circa 1925, People, and Thee Quteness is alive and well, according to Shorpy.com.

Just like this century, fine folks bottle-fed their piglets.

Oh, and took them for walkies.

Sender Inner Brinke G. From Shorpy, the 100-year-old-photo blog.
Choose a Snooze

Posted: Aug 27th, 2008, 2:23pm MST by Meg

"This sleeping posishe is too hot!"

X marks the spot, originally uploaded by Boonlong1.
"This sleeping posishe is too cold!"

Best buddies, originally uploaded by Boonlong1.
"Ahhh, this sleeping posishe is just right."

Me and my little brother, originally uploaded by Boonlong1.

Honk to the shu, Sender-Inner Robert W.
Wigs for—eye roll—Dogs.

Posted: Aug 27th, 2008, 11:01am MST by Meg

Just when you thought you were safe, it's: Wiggles Dog Wigs!

In washable synthetic fibers!

With holes for the ears!

Featuring chin straps for maximum comfort!

In all the colors you WANT! In all the styles you could dream of!

Molly C., Donald Trump is jeaaaaaalooooous! [singsong]
Whap, Kronche, Repeat

Posted: Aug 27th, 2008, 9:03am MST by Not That Mike The Other Mike

Check this out: Orange kitty makes a valiant effort to dislodge grey kitty, complete with much batting, chomping and lunging, but then returns to almost the exact same starting position. For bonus fun, put this on an endless loop and watch it all night.

It's ... hypnotic ... Hannah ... N.
"Celebridogs"

Posted: Aug 27th, 2008, 7:09am MST by Meg

...and pet rescue advocates Lulu and Lolly are heading your way! (just look up, they might be skydiving on your head NOW!)

They have one simple goal; to make a difference in the lives of rescue animals! Especially the rescue organization from which Lolly comes. Check them and their fundraising products out!

Don't miss the Lulu and Lolly Greatest Hit too, Molly C.
You Missed the Offramp!

Posted: Aug 27th, 2008, 5:22am MST by Not That Mike The Other Mike

"You never listen to directions! Now we're going to be late, and we'll miss the good parking spaces, the kids'll be cranky, and it's all your fault — and you just let that duck cut us off!"

"MOM!! Timmy's swimming the wrong way again!"

Are we there yet, Cherie T.?
Bear à porter

Posted: Aug 26th, 2008, 3:57pm MST by Meg

Perez Hilton is reportin' that Steiff Bears are planning on doing their best Karl Lagerfeld impersonations soon. RIGHTEOUS!

According to HighSnobiety, the Karl Lagerfeld Teddy Bear will be released in September at Neiman Marcus in New York and will go for around 1400 USD apiece.

Excellent find, Chief Sister Ossifer!
Show everyone at C.O. your paw pads, Piper. NOW.

Posted: Aug 26th, 2008, 11:28am MST by Meg

Piper!

Be a good kitteh and show the audience your PADS!!! EHN! [Shoves paw pads in front of audience]

Karin D., you and Chantal are not the only ones that appreciate some good paw pad action.
You Otter Be In Pictures

Posted: Aug 26th, 2008, 9:35am MST by Not That Mike The Other Mike

And now here's an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Modern Otter magazine's annual swimsuit edition. This year, legendary Portuguese photographer Salão do Invernos leads his models and crew to the exotic beaches of Yorkeys Knob, Australia.

oh dear, originally uploaded by flurokitty.
Here we get a rare glimpse of Salão's unusual "over the shoulder" shooting technique.

IMG_4981, originally uploaded by flurokitty.
In a tense moment, creative differences erupt between the photographer and crew.

IMG_4989, originally uploaded by flurokitty.
Later, Salão suffers another setback when he discovers he forgot to put batteries in the camera.

IMG_5011, originally uploaded by flurokitty.
Thanks to oh-so-stylish sender-inner Ann M.
BLORRRP!

Posted: Aug 26th, 2008, 7:32am MST by Meg

BLOOOP!

my new best friend, originally uploaded by ohleah.
BLOPPP!

another seal friend, originally uploaded by ohleah.
BLOOOOHP!

close up of smiley seal, originally uploaded by ohleah.

Blorp, bloop, blop, blohp, Leah C. You heard me.
Honesht, Ossifer I'm telling the troof!

Posted: Aug 26th, 2008, 5:11am MST by Not That Mike The Other Mike

Hic!

You see, Osshifer, There was this dog, with a diamond collar, and he told me to hop in and we'd go cruising for poodles or something—I DON'T KNOW HOW I EVEN GOT HERE!

Hic. Sniff.

My Mom's gonna kill me.

Just send us the cleaning bill for those shoes, Montgomery G.
Laundry Tips with This Kitten

Posted: Aug 25th, 2008, 11:19am MST by Meg

Hi, A Kitten here, with some very helpful laundry tips.

First, always divide your laundry into "softs" and "scratchies" so I know what laundry is most comfortuhbuhls roll around in.

Second, if some towels come out shredded, it's prolly the dog's fault, 'cause he does things like that asI'vepointedoutinthepast.

And lastly, throw some catnip leaves into EVERY and I mean EVERY drying cycle.

Um, extremely helpful [shifty eyes] Sender-Inner Blair P. and Photographer Caroline S.
OK, I might have a problem

Posted: Aug 19th, 2008, 10:55am MST by Meg

I've tried Bun Watchers, Bunny Craig, BunniFast, living at a hutch at Kirstie Alley's—nothing has worked.

It's Nom City, People, population 1.

Poor Chloe the bun is redefining 'feed bag'. Thanks, BeautifulSoul.
And Now, This Cute Olympics Update

Posted: Aug 19th, 2008, 12:32am MST by Not That Mike The Other Mike

BEIJING -- In Guinea Pig men's doubles today, the Dutch team suffered a stunning setback when teammate Pyetr Van Dingledangledongle got the ball stuck in his mouth and was volleyed for over a minute before judges ended the match. Reached for comment later, Van Dingledangledongle said "Mrhhph ghlrrfph thr fhlprrgth, sthllrth ig blurrpth."

We LOVE heem, Camilla S.
Scottish Fold wide-eyed tongue action

Posted: Aug 18th, 2008, 9:09pm MST by Meg

[eye roll] People, there is way too much proshness going on here with this 'Fold.

Behold the 'On-the-back-wide-eyed' action and the 'sure-I'll-suck-on-your-fingie' action:

And just in case you need an extra hit:
Clinically-tested safer than caffeine!

Posted: Aug 17th, 2008, 3:35pm MST by Not That Mike The Other Mike

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You may need the extra-strength version for that one, Zoe P.
How to have a lazy Sunday in 8 easy steps

Posted: Aug 17th, 2008, 9:12am MST by Theo

STEP 1: Be a wolverine.

STEP 2: Know that you are a badass predator. Choose to chill.

STEP 3: Be a leopard.

STEP 4: You are the elitest of the elite. You are the eyeblink of death. You are death from above. You come from Mongol-flocking Siberia. Let the camera-clutching tourists squeal and flail and gibber. They are tender and delicious. You can afford to chill.

STEP 5: Be a tiger.

STEP 6: <snort>
STEP 6a: Leopards. Afraid of water. Honestly. Come, I will show you the Way of Chill.
STEP 6a1: Come closer.

STEP 7: Be a bear. Better be two bears, in fact. Be TWO RIGGA-DAM' GRIZZLY BEARS, pilgrim!

STEP 8: You know the drill.

Thanks to the Minnesota Zoo and their new Minnesota Trail and Grizzly Coast exhibits! They've really been working on the place; even the run-through fountains in the play area are back. Sadly, they didn't have any grizzly cubs for us to take pictures of, which was too bad because that would've been just about THE ULTIMATE Cute Overload post. They're working on it, though.
TEEEEENY Caturday paw danglage

Posted: Aug 16th, 2008, 9:10am MST by Meg

Puh-lease. Too, too moshe:

black and white?
miniscules and striped?
ear flappage and paw danglage?

kitten1, originally uploaded by Duckproductions.

EHN!

(Cute-Overload-XTreme-Ehn-Up)

You love it. Admit it, Lori W.
Saturday Tie-tie.

Posted: Aug 16th, 2008, 5:25am MST by Meg

Sure, my earses appear to be awake and alerts, but I'm sleepin' in 'til AT LEAST elevens. At that point, my Bamboo 'n' Eggs better be ready.

Honk-shuuuuu [repeat 'til 11AM]

Well, it's a Saturday, so I guess that's acceptabuhls, Bill H. This one time.
C.O.F.A.Q.

Posted: Aug 16th, 2008, 1:01am MST by Meg

"DUDE! Where can I find the 2009 calendar!? It's tewtelly sold OUT on Amazon!"

People, if I had a NICKEL for every time I hear that question, I'd have like, one-fiddy.

There are plenty of other places to find the calendar. Try:

Calendars.com !

More distributors to come. Watch this here space.

XO,
Meggle
The Lick Spot!

Posted: Aug 15th, 2008, 11:30pm MST by Meg

We ALL have one.

Don't even TRY to tell me you don't have a Lick Spot. Because I know you do. My Sophomore biology teacher told me about 'em.

Marco U., I'm not even going to ask WTF is going on in this freaky sitch. I'll just enjoy.
Make that SIR PENGUIN

Posted: Aug 15th, 2008, 10:44pm MST by Meg

Dewds, this penguin is out of control. FIRST he gets inducted (yes, I'm talking about a bird getting inducted) into the Norwegian Kings Guard of Something Something THEN—as if it couldn't get more redonk—the bird gets KNIGHTED!

Sword on the shoulders knighted. The thing is—this penguin has seriously mad skills. Check him out with his troops. Major inspection action. The movie is here...

Some stills from the scene...

I bow down to thee, Sir Nils Olav, Sir! I also bow to you, Emily S. and Drude M.!
Crank It Up, Man!

Posted: Aug 15th, 2008, 10:56am MST by Not That Mike The Other Mike

Get your nose a-sniffin / Head out on the highway / Lookin' for aromas / And whatever comes our way...

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORN TOOOO BEEEE
WIIIIIIIIIIII-IIIIIIIIIIIIII-IIIIIIIIIIII-IIIIIIIIIIII-IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILD!!

(THUMP-tha-da-THUMP-tha-da-DUDDA-da-da-THUMP! THUMP-tha-da-THUMP-tha-da-DUDDA-da-da-THUMP!)

Totally awesome submish-osity from the aptly-named Joy H.
BABE ALERT!

Posted: Aug 15th, 2008, 7:17am MST by Not That Mike The Other Mike

"Dude, check it out -- total hottie at three o'clock!"
"Where? Where? By the vending machines?"
"No, man! Quick, you're gonna miss her!"
"I still can't see any -- OW, STOP PUSHING MY HEAD!"

So, Karla A. -- you come here often?
Um, what kinda animule IS THIS!?

Posted: Aug 14th, 2008, 5:05am MST by Meg

Will you please check out this pygmy anteater—who has a SERIOUS case of proshness going on. The limbs! the slow-moving, sloth-like, cuddly-looking-but-prolly-dangerous limbs!

Oh, and that SCHNOZZLE?! It must be stopped.

Now, check out the acrobatic climbing action and dual coffee-stain styled fur (on front and back)

Debra Y., I LOVE it when a species is new to moi. Thanks evah so moshe.
I'm 18, I'm shaved, and I will kick your a$$

Posted: Aug 14th, 2008, 12:35am MST by Meg

The name? Sheffield.

The cut? Lion. (Well, Lion'esque)

My age: 18? that's like, 198 human years.

The ass-kicking factor? Oh it's High, Baby—it's high. [Lids lower]

Sheffield is pretty awes (some) Michaela C. I'm thinking lowered lids could be a future rule of cuteness if we get three specimens...

Look Sharp, Armchair Detectives!

Posted: Aug 13th, 2008, 9:53pm MST by Not That Mike The Other Mike

Hidden in this seemingly ordinary photo are clues to help you solve ... (pause for dramatic effect) ... A MURRRR--DERRRRR! (dun, dun, DUUUUUUNNNNNN!) Study this scene carefully -- can you unravel the mystery?

NEED A HINT? Pay close attention to these clues:

	A magazine opened to a picture of Courtney Cox-Arquette! The victim must have been engrossed in an article about the lanky Friends co-star, allowing the killer to sneak up from behind!
	A dead chicken clutching a billiard ball! Could this have been the murder weapon?
	A custom-made fur-lined beer-can holder! (partially obscured by dog) Ah-HAH! Alcohol must have been involved!
	A basket with a variety of Japanese honeymoon accessories! Well ... maybe we shouldn't talk about these.

And the answer, says super-sleuth Dona R.: "The cat did it!"

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Posted: Aug 12th, 2008, 10:20pm MST by Meg

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XO,
Meg
The Cute Overload Calendar is HERE!

Posted: Aug 12th, 2008, 10:56am MST by Meg

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Look how easy it is to change the day! [Ffffffftttt]

Here's what some of the pages look like—check it! [wiki wiki wiki! hand on turntables]

Shuh-zaaam! Look at these helpful tips!

Yes, yes! To answer your questions—all your favorite posts are in there...

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Just five more minutes, Dad...

Posted: Aug 12th, 2008, 9:03am MST by Not That Mike The Other Mike

"Aw, Dad, I don't wanna get out yet! You better leave me in here because ... ahmm ... I'm a mad dog! Yep, that's it, check out the foam! Growl! I'm completely off my rocker, better not get near me! Growl, growl!"

"No? Well, then ... uhmmm ... I'm SANTA CLAUS! Yeah, that's the ticket! See, with the hat? Ho, ho, ho, you'd better not take me out of this tub yet, or it's no presents for you, nuh huh ..."

They're such a handful at that age, Scott H.
What is up with EVERY pet being named 'Milo'?!

Posted: Aug 12th, 2008, 7:00am MST by Meg

Milo this, Milo that, what is the matter with you People, always naming your pets "Milo"?

I get thousands of emails a day with the titles like "Guess what? Milo pooped!" and "Milo has a toehawk LOOK!" and "I chose a unique name for my Kitteh guess what it is!?"

But then THIS Milo came along. In all his stubbular glory.

Thank you.

Thank you, Jen C. Thank you.
Sooooooooo Self-serving [eye roll]

Posted: Aug 12th, 2008, 5:47am MST by Meg

OMG, these bunnehs are soooo self-serving. Literally.

They're all: "Me me me!". [Shaking head]

Exhibit A: Bowl Bun

Exhibit B: The Ever-Nomming Loaf Bun

Leo affamato, originally uploaded by diegodelca.
Sherilyn F., I cast a disapproving look in the direction of your submeeshon.
What a steal!

Posted: Aug 11th, 2008, 8:16pm MST by Meg

OMG, Dee-skuss-tingks.

I'll take it.

Cats are included, right Emma U.? Photo via Craigslist, natch.
What?

Posted: Aug 11th, 2008, 11:00am MST by Meg

I'm sorry, what?

What was that? Diiiiiiiiiiiiiidn't quite catch that last part.

Come again?

Huh?—wait. Please? [ears rotate in all directions]

Fennec fox, originally uploaded by floridapfe.

Extreme Whisker Close Up comin' atcha:

Doubting foo suggested this pic, which lead to the one above... ;)
What do you think? 350 degrees for 25 minutes?

Posted: Aug 11th, 2008, 9:28am MST by Meg

Can't go wrong with that recipe. That's how Grandma taught me.

BON CATPÉTIT! [groan]

I can go in oven nao Michelle R.?
THIS JUST IN: Tiny Velvety Platypi

Posted: Aug 11th, 2008, 7:24am MST by Meg

Check these morsels out. They've got a combination of velvety Sharpei rolls, evil webbed otter paws, and perfectly machined drilled nostril holes.

Snork-snork [double nostril-hole sniffing sound]

Let's dip them in chocolate and call it the "Pudgy 'n' Velvety" bar, then smoosh it in our faces, OK Sasha F.?
For the last time I am NOT sharing my dinner

Posted: Aug 11th, 2008, 5:14am MST by Meg

Listen, in THEORY sharing food is good idea. I mean, I couldn't well, possibly, probably eat all this.

I just want the OPTION to eat it all. [Smacks your hand with paw as you reach toward food]

I guess she calls the shots, there, Katie N.?!!