The shadow rose up and took form. It was the pumpkin-toned cat that I had seen earlier. I had no idea how it had gotten in, but there it was. It was very large for some reason. Or I was very small. It was all a bit frightening, but for the assurance that I was somehow special. So I stuck to that, asking, “Why should I have some special destiny?” The cat actually grinned, which was a bit chilling, and replied, “You are destined to be my dinner. There is nothing special about you, other than you are slow and stupid. I’m toying with you. But don’t worry about it. When I’m done, you, as a whole, will still be you, but a tiny bit less slow and stupid.” Then it struck me with one paw, with the claws out, piercing me, coloring the paw red. And that was all I remembered later, when I really woke up and realized it was just a dream. But it seemed so real.
Laika was a Soviet space dog who was one of the first animals in space and the first to orbit the Earth. A stray mongrel from the streets of Moscow, she flew aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft, launched into low orbit on 3 November 1957. As the technology to de-orbit had not yet been developed, Laika’s survival was never expected. She died of overheating hours into the flight, on the craft’s fourth orbit.
innish (“my socks don’t match”) smart bombs? Allusion to Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bombhttps://tinyurl.Com/5yky5jyc but with a faux Major Kong? —I think we’re being taken for a (lame) ride here! KABOOM-BOMB-BANG should solve the unmatched socks embarrassment, however.
Hey, I really did know someone of Finnish ancestry, too. She was a friend’s wife….
*Hot Rod* about 1 year ago
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans sang, ‘Happy Trailways to Heaven’.
pat sandy creator about 1 year ago
he dressed in a hurry this morning.
*Hot Rod* about 1 year ago
The Midget’s in the good old days are made of good human quality. Another namesake is always a good possibility
A Smidget
A Widget
A Wedget
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 1 year ago
Indeed. They do not. But Rocket dog is on the way. Do not fear. All will be well. Ex-peshly Timmy.
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 1 year ago
The shadow rose up and took form. It was the pumpkin-toned cat that I had seen earlier. I had no idea how it had gotten in, but there it was. It was very large for some reason. Or I was very small. It was all a bit frightening, but for the assurance that I was somehow special. So I stuck to that, asking, “Why should I have some special destiny?” The cat actually grinned, which was a bit chilling, and replied, “You are destined to be my dinner. There is nothing special about you, other than you are slow and stupid. I’m toying with you. But don’t worry about it. When I’m done, you, as a whole, will still be you, but a tiny bit less slow and stupid.” Then it struck me with one paw, with the claws out, piercing me, coloring the paw red. And that was all I remembered later, when I really woke up and realized it was just a dream. But it seemed so real.
gigagrouch about 1 year ago
Mein Beutelmaus ist verstopfung!!
BadCreaturesBecomeDems about 1 year ago
Finnish: “my socks don’t match”.
*Hot Rod* about 1 year ago
Lovely Úp Your Self by Bob Marley
Two socks as Jocko Val Diez.Both socks as what their color? Phone the authorities.
*Hot Rod* about 1 year ago
If they were Aardvarks, would it matter?
*Hot Rod* about 1 year ago
I’m A Man by The Yardbird’s.
*Hot Rod* about 1 year ago
For Your Love by Yardbirds.
charles9156 about 1 year ago
bless you!
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 1 year ago
Laika was a Soviet space dog who was one of the first animals in space and the first to orbit the Earth. A stray mongrel from the streets of Moscow, she flew aboard the Sputnik 2 spacecraft, launched into low orbit on 3 November 1957. As the technology to de-orbit had not yet been developed, Laika’s survival was never expected. She died of overheating hours into the flight, on the craft’s fourth orbit.
Thus, NOT a Laika.
Zebrastripes about 1 year ago
Wearing two different socks are bad but when someone wears two different shoes to a wedding, that’s crazy stuff! LOL!
Zebrastripes about 1 year ago
Rocketing looks like fun, except don’t do it over the ocean! You may run into a rocket- tailed fish who will blast you to kingdom come!
Rev Phnk Ey about 1 year ago
Doc Strangelove
Howard'sMyHero about 1 year ago
A Teresa & Samuli mashup …er… match up …!
Nice Finnish too …!
ericlscott creator about 1 year ago
Teresa and Samuli – Nicely done!
Rotifer FREE BEER & BATH MATS ON FEB. 31! Thalweg Premium Member about 1 year ago
In the remake of Dr. Strangelove Major Kong was replaced by Benji.
coltish1 about 1 year ago
I still feel bad for Laika. At least today’s pooch has a chance to land that X-15, but it will have pay very close attention to the instructions.
Tom Toro creator about 1 year ago
I wanna follow the adventures of that lil’ rocket demon — take me with you!
willie_mctell about 1 year ago
Koan of the day.
UltraLameFest2 about 1 year ago
Re: The Blog, I usually come up as an INTP or maybe INFP. Or maybe I’m just humoring myself, which could be a trait of the INT/FP.
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 1 year ago
So I went to the store today, and they had the Hallowe’en candy on display.
How long until we start getting the Pumpkin Spice Frog Applause then?
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 1 year ago
‘Cause I’m a rocket dog
Rocket dog
Scratchin’ at my fleas up here alone
Sisyphos about 1 year ago
innish (“my socks don’t match”) smart bombs? Allusion to Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb https://tinyurl.Com/5yky5jyc but with a faux Major Kong? —I think we’re being taken for a (lame) ride here! KABOOM-BOMB-BANG should solve the unmatched socks embarrassment, however.
Hey, I really did know someone of Finnish ancestry, too. She was a friend’s wife….
3hourtour Premium Member about 1 year ago
…at least his green sock is on his right foot…
…I’m more of a Red Sox/White Sox kinda guy…
…The Dark Side Of Frog Applause…
…is that a rocket in your pocket…
…or are you just glad to see me?…the elevator goes up…
…the goose feathers are down…
…nothing like drinking a cup of Joe in your Today Show mug…
…how I stopped worried about the lame and started loving the darkside…
….when they said sit down I stood up…
…oh oooh growing up…
artjohn42 about 1 year ago
Who’s the dude sitting on the Scudshark Mark VI?
El Gran Jugador about 1 year ago
minun sukat ovat täynnä paskaa