The Smarmy Carny

I was skimming through some lists when I came upon a "Top 10 Pet Costumes" list.

I have to wonder — who actually dresses their pet up, even at Halloween? I've seen plenty of dogs on TV dressed up in funny costumes, but in real life, I've really only seen a handful of short-haired dogs wearing "functional" sweaters during the winter months.

I have to admit, some of these costumes here are cute and look like good ideas, but I just haven't seen any pets dressed up for Halloween. Perhaps I just don't run with the "dress up your pet" crowd.

1. Men in Black: Frank the Dog
2. Darth Vader
3. Superman
4. Snow White
5. Dracula
6. Spiderman
7. Zorro
8. Raggedy Ann
9. Wonder Woman
10. Prisoner

For goodness' sake, if you really dress your animal up like this, please comment here and let me know. I'm curious about how much you spend on your pet's costume, how you decide which costume your pet will wear, and what sort of reaction you get out of people when they see your pet. Also, do you take it trick-or-treating?

New Numa!

Gary Brolsma, the guy thrust into online fame via his video "The Numa Numa Dance," is back with a new video and a new dance!

Earlier this month, NewNuma.com appeared. Lo and behold, Gary finally returned at everyone's request to create a New Numa video along with his band, The Nowadays.

The newly released song "New Numa" has Russian lyrics and is performed by Minnesotan Chad Russell. It is reminiscent of O-Zone's "Dragosta Din Tei" (the original song used in the Numa Numa Dance).

Watch New Numa now:

NewNuma.com is also hosting a contest with a total of $45,000 given out in prize money to the top winners. Details will not be released until September 22, but it looks like it will probably be a "make your own video" contest.

No comment.

I have seen Star Wars III, but I'm no Star Wars geek. (I'm a different type of geek.)

Regardless of your thoughts on Star Wars, you really must view The Parade of Unfortunate Star Wars Costumes. As I'm sure you are aware, there are plenty of Star Wars nerds and geeks out there who await the next Star Wars con so they can dress up as their favorite Star Wars character, regardless of whether their body shape happens to coincide with the character or not. Granted, most of the homemade costumes you see at cons are often pitiful, especially considering the hours you can be sure went into making them.

I haven't laughed this hard in a week or so. Be sure to keep with it, as there are a string of so-so pictures followed by some truly great entertainment.

If you want to laugh at more Star Wars nerds and geeks, watch the classic Triumph the Insult Comic Dog clip where he visits the nerds standing in line for days waiting for the premiere. That one always gets me rolling, too.