Covering Barack: The New Yorker Vets the President-Elect

[Genevieve]

Barry Blitt, the cartoonist responsible for the New Yorker's controversial terrorist fist-jabbing cover, among others, returns this week to "vet" Barack Obama. Of course this time around "Vetting" refers to the all important decision of picking a "first" puppy — thus far we know they want a mutt, but that it needs to be hypoallergenic and won't be a girly dog. The cover may not be all that far off the mark, actually, turns out the original meaning of the word "vetting" was to to "submit an animal to examination by a veterinarian."

http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/magazines/covering_barack_the_new_yorker_vets_the_presidentelect_101967.asp?c=rss

[gratefultobelib]

1. Oh, that is precious! I love it!

[Genevieve]

2. What you just wrote: "Oh, that is precious! I love it!"

is EXACTLY" what I wrote back to my friend who sent it to me..

[gratefultobelib]

4. Too funny! We're emotional women, ya know. That's how we sound!

[Frustratedlady]

3. Well, that's an improvement! I love it!

[MrModerate]

5. I think this is the New Yorker saying . . .

"Sure you hated the other cover, but we're going to keep doing them . . . some you'll like, some you won't."

[jkshaw]

6. From the adoring look on the face of that spaniel

looking up at President-Elect Obama, I'd guess that the spaniel would be a shoo-in. I sure couldn't turn him away.

[Arctic Dave]

7. If they get a boy dog will they name it Bark Obama?

[MrModerate]

8. Ouch! n/t

[fed_up_mother]

10. Oh, that's funny

I suppose it's a bit corny, but really funny.

:rofl:

[Danger Mouse]

9. Aww, that one is cute.

[shireen]

11. i want them all!

How does someone choose a dog? They are all so precious!

it's going to be an interesting choice. I believe the allergen is dog dander, which all dogs have. I'm not sure how a dog is classified as hypoallergenic. It may have to do with shedding, I think. They may need to foster a dog for a few weeks to make sure he/she does not cause problems for Melia.

[Genevieve]

12. Dog hair is safe, dog fur is allergenic.

So poodles are safe, Golden Retreivers aren't.

And, I want them all too!

[shireen]

14. difference btwn hair and fur?

i could google it but i'm too lazy. :P

[Genevieve]

16. Poodles are wooly.

Basically, hypo-allergenic breeds are those that have hair (fur ); that lack an undercoat.


American Hairless Terrier
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bergamasco
Bichon Frise
Bichon/Yorkie
Bolognese
Border Terrier
Bouvier des Flandres
Cairn Terrier
Cavachon
Chacy Ranior
Chinese Crested (hairless)
Cockapoo
Coton De Tulear
Doodleman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Hairless Khala
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Labradoodle
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)
Maltese
Malti-Poo
Miniature Poodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Native American Indian Dog
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Polish Owczarek Nizinny
Poos
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli (Pulik)
Schnoodle
Shepadoodle
Shichon
Shih-Tzu
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Standard Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Tibetan Terrier
Toy Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Wirehaired Fox Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Yorkshire Terrier

[shireen]

21. a fascinating list, thank you!

I had not heard of some of the breeds and crosses listed, and it was interesting to look them up.

The Native American Indian Dog really captured my imagination; they are stunning, and have a rich history as companion dogs for Native Americans. I love them!

[Genevieve]

17. Poodles are wooly.

Basically, hypo-allergenic breeds are those that have hair (fur ); that lack an undercoat.


American Hairless Terrier
Basenji
Bedlington Terrier
Bergamasco
Bichon Frise
Bichon/Yorkie
Bolognese
Border Terrier
Bouvier des Flandres
Cairn Terrier
Cavachon
Chacy Ranior
Chinese Crested (hairless)
Cockapoo
Coton De Tulear
Doodleman Pinscher
Giant Schnauzer
Hairless Khala
Havanese
Irish Water Spaniel
Kerry Blue Terrier
Labradoodle
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)
Maltese
Malti-Poo
Miniature Poodle
Miniature Schnauzer
Native American Indian Dog
Peruvian Inca Orchid
Polish Owczarek Nizinny
Poos
Portuguese Water Dog
Puli (Pulik)
Schnoodle
Shepadoodle
Shichon
Shih-Tzu
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Spanish Water Dog
Standard Poodle
Standard Schnauzer
Tibetan Terrier
Toy Poodle
West Highland White Terrier
Wirehaired Fox Terrier
Xoloitzcuintle
Yorkshire Terrier

[Clio the Leo]

13. I STILL say that looks nothing like MY Joe....

... see, 'cause MY Joe looks all hot and sexy in an old guy way like this...




That is NOT MY Joe!!!!!

But yeah .... GO BEAGLES!!!!

[Muttocracy]

20. is that supposed to be Joe or Rahm? it doesn't look like anyone to me. nt

[Clio the Leo]

22. Rahm was my first guess, but he's too tall.

Looks more like Volcker to me than anyone else. :)

[fadedrose]

15. My son got a beagle from the rescue center that looks like the one on the chair nt

[Genevieve]

18. So adorable! nt

[Median Democrat]

19. Obama Was Pretty Harsh About Cha Cha...