Being dogs is a good place to start. They work with that well.
Lorne: Once the word spreads you beat up an innocent old man, well, the truly terrible will think twice before going toe-to-toe with our Avenging Angel. Spike: Yes. The geriatric community will be soiling their nappies when they hear you're on the case. Bravo.
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
The Minearverse 4: Support Group for Clumsy People
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls and The Inside), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
§ ita § - Nov 04, 2005 9:39:11 pm PST #5931 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Lee - Nov 04, 2005 9:42:02 pm PST #5932 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Generally, yes.
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 05, 2005 6:49:04 am PST #5933 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
A neighbor of mine has a giant sized poodle (bigger than his lab) that's been mercifully spared the poodle cut. He neither jumps and slobbers on me nor yips and snarls like other neighbors' dogs, so he's all right in my book.
I did find out that instead of barking ceaselessly at me, the formerly feral beagle just eyed me warily and then ran when I was in my Burger King costume.
Kalshane - Nov 05, 2005 7:27:53 am PST #5934 of 10001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
I did find out that instead of barking ceaselessly at me, the formerly feral beagle just eyed me warily and then ran when I was in my Burger King costume.
Smart dog.
JZ - Nov 05, 2005 7:57:53 am PST #5935 of 10001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
The one family I know with a standard poodle is totally devoted to the breed. They're on their second standard poodle (only the second in 30 years, so even with a 5-year mourning period in between dogs, clearly not a delicate, fast-fading canine flower) and will probably never own anything else.
Cavalier King Charles
stinkystinkystinky dogs! i heartily don't recommend them.
Are you sure it's definitely the dogs themselves, and not your bosses' ability to care for them? Granted, I've only met two CKCs, but both of them were extremely affectionate and all over my face and hands with the licking and nuzzling and rolling around for scritches, and both were noticeably un-stinky -- even practically climbing into my nostrils, they barely smelled like anything at all, let alone dogstink.
And, yeah, I have allergies, but they're not, alas, so strong as to block out dog. English and French bulldogs, I'm looking at you. While holding my nose.
tiggy - Nov 05, 2005 8:11:11 am PST #5936 of 10001
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore
Are you sure it's definitely the dogs themselves, and not your bosses' ability to care for them?
one of the bosses doesn't take care of the dog the way he should, but the other two dogs get baths regularly. they seem to stink the worst after they've been taken outside and have been running around getting hot, which is why i think they sweat.
DavidS - Nov 05, 2005 9:57:43 am PST #5937 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
And, yeah, I have allergies, but they're not, alas, so strong as to block out dog. English and French bulldogs, I'm looking at you. While holding my nose.
We met a French Bulldog and a French Bulldog puppy on the way to breakfast this morning. Pretty freaking cute. Also a very young, but past puppyhood, Beagle. Also very sweet.
Cashmere - Nov 05, 2005 10:17:38 am PST #5938 of 10001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Experts say that the standard poodle is the best family dog to have, hands down. Smarter than Labs, less apt to jump and easier with small kids.
Plus, they don't shed.
No offense to any other breeds or cross-breeds, however. Puggles look cute.
P.M. Marc - Nov 05, 2005 10:37:33 am PST #5939 of 10001
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Experts say that the standard poodle is the best family dog to have, hands down. Smarter than Labs, less apt to jump and easier with small kids.
Eventually, we will have one.
They're the only dog I like as much as I like cats, and I want Lillian to understand that not all dogs are annoying little yapfests like her paternal grandparents' freaking Westie.
Kristen - Nov 05, 2005 10:48:25 am PST #5940 of 10001
We always had mutts in my family. Which I think could be a result of my mom growing up with a cocker spaniel that liked to bite people. It put her off pure breeds.
ETA: Also, I'm watching the GH marathon on SoapNet and I see that 75% of the city is getting on the same train to go to Manhattan. So now I'm wondering...who's gonna die in the inevitable train crash?
EATA: HA! I was SO right. Train crash.