Reader's Choice: Pugs
For Mark.
When you gaze into the sappy eyes of a pug, you’re reminded that all God’s critters got a place in the choir. While a golden retriever might contribute a nice brassy baritone, pugs are content with singing the screechy, snuffly bits. They’re the not-so-sharp but well-intentioned kid who brings his flutophone to the symphony.
With the decision to host the 2014 Gay Games in Cleveland, I predict that the opportunities for pug-based small businesses will be enormous. Pugs, the unofficial dog of gay men the world over, will undoubtedly multiply across the city as 2014 approaches. Whole neighborhoods will have to be renamed: Pugland Heights, Pugwood, Pugmont, Wrinkle City.
The pug is, in fact, perfect for Cleveland. Although the origin of the word “pug” is often traced back to the Old English for “affectionate little devil,” it may also share roots with the word “pugilist,” or fighter. And we all know that to live in Cleveland, “you gotta be tough.”
Pugs can be hard to take care of: their wrinkly faces trap more dust than the average mini-blinds. And watch out for the few ‘07 pugs that are still waddling around out there, an adorable accident waiting to happen.
Above all, the pug is a cheerful dog. Put away the expensive antidepressants; one only needs to Google “pugs in funny costumes” when one is feeling blue. (There’s just something about a pug with Yoda ears.) Halloween is when pugs truly come into their own. No, really - take it from pugs.com:
When you gaze into the sappy eyes of a pug, you’re reminded that all God’s critters got a place in the choir. While a golden retriever might contribute a nice brassy baritone, pugs are content with singing the screechy, snuffly bits. They’re the not-so-sharp but well-intentioned kid who brings his flutophone to the symphony.
With the decision to host the 2014 Gay Games in Cleveland, I predict that the opportunities for pug-based small businesses will be enormous. Pugs, the unofficial dog of gay men the world over, will undoubtedly multiply across the city as 2014 approaches. Whole neighborhoods will have to be renamed: Pugland Heights, Pugwood, Pugmont, Wrinkle City.
The pug is, in fact, perfect for Cleveland. Although the origin of the word “pug” is often traced back to the Old English for “affectionate little devil,” it may also share roots with the word “pugilist,” or fighter. And we all know that to live in Cleveland, “you gotta be tough.”
Pugs can be hard to take care of: their wrinkly faces trap more dust than the average mini-blinds. And watch out for the few ‘07 pugs that are still waddling around out there, an adorable accident waiting to happen.
Above all, the pug is a cheerful dog. Put away the expensive antidepressants; one only needs to Google “pugs in funny costumes” when one is feeling blue. (There’s just something about a pug with Yoda ears.) Halloween is when pugs truly come into their own. No, really - take it from pugs.com:
QUESTION: Do Pugs really like to dress up in costumes like I see in all the pictures?
ANSWER: Actually, they usually do. Pugs are very extroverted dogs, and do just about anything for a laugh from their people. If they discover that wearing a costume makes you happy, they'll do it. If it gets them laughter and applause and more attention, that's even better!
posted by Christine Borne at 6:31 AM
4 Comments:
This is fantastic. And, Cleveland hosting the Gay Games may be a reason for me to come back and visit. Or, not.
Mark, whatta we gotta do??
Oh boy. I fear it would involve a swimming pool full of margarita mix and a ballet troupe's worth of pugs dressed as butterflies and angels!
I heard that was an officially-sanctioned Gay Games event, Mark!
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