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Retrocrush is celebrating the Year of the Dog with a tribute to the 100 greatest dogs of pop culture history. (via presurfer). Is your favorite famous canine on the list?
I would have put Toto above Gromit. WAY above Gromit.
posted by papakwanz at 10:03 AM on February 4, 2006
posted by papakwanz at 10:03 AM on February 4, 2006
This can't be taken seriously if he left off "Jack my dog" from The Weight. Just cause there's no photo doesn't mean he's not important in pup culture.
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posted by mikel at 10:18 AM on February 4, 2006
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posted by mikel at 10:18 AM on February 4, 2006
Clearly they have forgotten the most popular dog of all: Oscar!
posted by cenoxo at 10:22 AM on February 4, 2006
posted by cenoxo at 10:22 AM on February 4, 2006
Some very cool mentions, but how can you put in the Junk Yard Dog and not even mention the top dog of them all, Snoop Dogg?
Another barking good post madam!
posted by three blind mice at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2006
Another barking good post madam!
posted by three blind mice at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2006
> I would have put Toto above Gromit. WAY above Gromit.
Hardly. What did Toto do? Whereas Gromit is quite as determined, resourceful and full of presence of mind as Dorothy herself (that is, as the determined, resourceful, present-minded 10-year-old cornsilk-blond Dorothy of the books, best portrayed by Fairuza Balk in this movie, not poor Judy Garland in that first dreadful gob of sentimentality.)
posted by jfuller at 10:33 AM on February 4, 2006
Hardly. What did Toto do? Whereas Gromit is quite as determined, resourceful and full of presence of mind as Dorothy herself (that is, as the determined, resourceful, present-minded 10-year-old cornsilk-blond Dorothy of the books, best portrayed by Fairuza Balk in this movie, not poor Judy Garland in that first dreadful gob of sentimentality.)
posted by jfuller at 10:33 AM on February 4, 2006
I can't believe the Littlest Hobo was ranked so low.
Also, I have mixed feelings on the inclusion of Dino. He's not a dog, but since there's no year of the dinosaur, maybe he can have honourary dog status.
posted by duck at 10:47 AM on February 4, 2006
Also, I have mixed feelings on the inclusion of Dino. He's not a dog, but since there's no year of the dinosaur, maybe he can have honourary dog status.
posted by duck at 10:47 AM on February 4, 2006
When I was 3, my mother said to me
Eat up your greens and say your grace
While on TV they put a dog in space
And left her there... you should've seen her face
-- Moxy Fruvous
Poor Laika.
posted by Malor at 10:52 AM on February 4, 2006
Eat up your greens and say your grace
While on TV they put a dog in space
And left her there... you should've seen her face
-- Moxy Fruvous
Poor Laika.
posted by Malor at 10:52 AM on February 4, 2006
My first question is where is Satchel, and my second is, what the hell kind of dog is Odie supposed to be anyway?
posted by Meredith at 10:59 AM on February 4, 2006
posted by Meredith at 10:59 AM on February 4, 2006
The list isn't complete when it fails to mention Hachiko and Greyfriars Bobby.
posted by horsewithnoname at 11:01 AM on February 4, 2006
posted by horsewithnoname at 11:01 AM on February 4, 2006
Underdog greater than Krypto?
That's insane.
Still, nice list.
posted by Superfrankenstein at 11:33 AM on February 4, 2006
That's insane.
Still, nice list.
posted by Superfrankenstein at 11:33 AM on February 4, 2006
Cute list, but no Dogmatix/Idéfix? Bastards.
posted by Soulfather at 12:52 PM on February 4, 2006
posted by Soulfather at 12:52 PM on February 4, 2006
I am gratified that they included Mighty Manfred the Wonder Dog from the almost-forgotten Tom Terrific cartoons, but a little miffed that they ranked him below "Wonderdog" from the "Wondertwins/Superfriends". Manfred is much more wonder-ful.
I also question the Flintstones' Dino being on the list, but he's not the only non-dog dog. K-9, the robot from Doctor Who? Wrestler Junkyard Dog?
As for who's missing from the list?
Reddy from "Ruff & Reddy" (Hanna Barbera's FIRST TV cartoon)
Bimbo from the Betty Boop cartoons
The Bonzo Dog Band
Buck from "Married with Children" (most likeable member of the cast)
B-I-N-G-O
If they can include two puppets (Triumph and Rowlf), why not the PetsDotCom Sock Puppet?
And tell me THIS dog isn't significent in Pop Culture:
And I was able to figure out (or Google) every dog on the list except #35: Hercules. Was he from some movie I should've seen?
posted by wendell at 1:17 PM on February 4, 2006
I also question the Flintstones' Dino being on the list, but he's not the only non-dog dog. K-9, the robot from Doctor Who? Wrestler Junkyard Dog?
As for who's missing from the list?
Reddy from "Ruff & Reddy" (Hanna Barbera's FIRST TV cartoon)
Bimbo from the Betty Boop cartoons
The Bonzo Dog Band
Buck from "Married with Children" (most likeable member of the cast)
B-I-N-G-O
If they can include two puppets (Triumph and Rowlf), why not the PetsDotCom Sock Puppet?
And tell me THIS dog isn't significent in Pop Culture:
And I was able to figure out (or Google) every dog on the list except #35: Hercules. Was he from some movie I should've seen?
posted by wendell at 1:17 PM on February 4, 2006
jfuller, Toto is a brave and wonderful dog. He bites the awful Miss Gulch and escapes from her nasty clutches. He later escapes again, this time from the Wicked Witch's castle, then leads the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion back to it to save Dorothy. And -- above all else -- he is the one who reveals the Wizard to be the humbug behind the curtain. (Even when he's not the focus of a scene, he's fun to watch; he's always so alert and alive to what's happening, especially to his mistress.)
But my favorite Toto moment will always be a small, almost unnoticeable one: as Dorothy sings "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," he sits quietly beside her, then gently lifts a paw toward her twice -- and I swear if you could transcribe doggie to English he's saying "There, there."
It is, and will always be, my favorite movie -- Judy Garland's performance is so lonely and true and to my eyes, unsentimental -- and Toto will, and always will be, my favorite doggy character. (As far as real living dogs go, though, I think Laika should top the list.)
posted by melissa may at 1:43 PM on February 4, 2006 [1 favorite]
But my favorite Toto moment will always be a small, almost unnoticeable one: as Dorothy sings "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," he sits quietly beside her, then gently lifts a paw toward her twice -- and I swear if you could transcribe doggie to English he's saying "There, there."
It is, and will always be, my favorite movie -- Judy Garland's performance is so lonely and true and to my eyes, unsentimental -- and Toto will, and always will be, my favorite doggy character. (As far as real living dogs go, though, I think Laika should top the list.)
posted by melissa may at 1:43 PM on February 4, 2006 [1 favorite]
"And where's Finnegan of Casey and Finnegan?"
Obviously not a Canadian list... considering The Littlest Hobo (and my personal #1) is #96.
posted by travosaurus at 2:26 PM on February 4, 2006
Obviously not a Canadian list... considering The Littlest Hobo (and my personal #1) is #96.
posted by travosaurus at 2:26 PM on February 4, 2006
No Mr. Muggs either!
posted by travosaurus at 2:27 PM on February 4, 2006
posted by travosaurus at 2:27 PM on February 4, 2006
wendell, it looks like it's the dog from the movie The Sandlot
posted by Space Coyote at 2:59 PM on February 4, 2006
posted by Space Coyote at 2:59 PM on February 4, 2006
I take issue with the failure to include Friskett from Reboot.
posted by Space Coyote at 3:03 PM on February 4, 2006
posted by Space Coyote at 3:03 PM on February 4, 2006
Hey where's Dagget from Battlestar Galactica? Wiki wiki wiki.
posted by mikel at 3:48 PM on February 4, 2006
posted by mikel at 3:48 PM on February 4, 2006
I was pretty disappointed in Satchel missing out on the list as well.
Also... Tinkerbell!
posted by degnarra at 4:29 PM on February 4, 2006
Also... Tinkerbell!
posted by degnarra at 4:29 PM on February 4, 2006
Don't know where or if he belongs, but the late Sam (site; blog) is certainly etched into my consciousness. His fifteen minutes were recent though. Perhaps future generations will look kindly upon his legacy.
posted by donpedro at 4:54 PM on February 4, 2006
posted by donpedro at 4:54 PM on February 4, 2006
Aibo? Tekno? Mr. Winkle? Here, boys!
also, a second for Dogmatix.
posted by obloquy at 6:44 PM on February 4, 2006
also, a second for Dogmatix.
posted by obloquy at 6:44 PM on February 4, 2006
The Bumpuses hounds from A Christmas Story should have made it, I think.
Also, if you count duplicates (101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp) vs non-dogs (Dino, Junk Yard Dog) this list is actually the top 199 or so, isn't it?
posted by mr_crash_davis at 7:29 PM on February 4, 2006
Also, if you count duplicates (101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp) vs non-dogs (Dino, Junk Yard Dog) this list is actually the top 199 or so, isn't it?
posted by mr_crash_davis at 7:29 PM on February 4, 2006
What th'-- how did Poochy rank so much higher than Santa's Little Helper?
And, where's Hector/Marc Anthony?
posted by evilcolonel at 9:52 PM on February 4, 2006
And, where's Hector/Marc Anthony?
posted by evilcolonel at 9:52 PM on February 4, 2006
No Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy? At least Huck made the cut.
posted by buggzzee23 at 10:00 PM on February 4, 2006
posted by buggzzee23 at 10:00 PM on February 4, 2006
What the hell is PARAPPA THE RAPPER and how does it end up ahead of Astro, Marmaduke and Clifford?
posted by Blubble at 3:17 PM on February 7, 2006
posted by Blubble at 3:17 PM on February 7, 2006
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