Thursday, March 31, 2011

An exercise in studied boredom

Rosy is a long-haired Jack Russell terrier (think of a mop whose handle has been disconnected). Funny Face is a cat. The former character belongs to my mom. The latter belongs to my sister, Elizabeth (aka, Cobber). Or, Elizabeth is Funny Face's hired help, I suppose you could say.

In any case, you need to see this video Elizabeth made of the two contenders. Actually, only one contender: Funny Face looks on with an aloof detachment, a studied boredom, at Rosy's foolish attempts to get a rise out of her. For a better view of Rosy, watch her reflection in the glass.

I'm not sure any video I've seen captures the difference in psyche between a cat and a dog better than this. Obviously Funny Face and Garfield are friends, cut out of the same cloth. Great sequence, Cobber!

Enjoy (click here)

[Added 4/1/2011] For the rest of the story, see Elizabeth's blog entry here. Apparently Funny Face reminded Rosy of her spot on the food chain. . . .

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