Pet marketing, and the evils thereof

[featherynscale]

There are a lot of objectionable things about my job and the work I do, but my review of today's mail, which included the October issue of several pet marketing publications has given me a valuable tool in coping. All I have to do is remember that at no point does my job require me to dress dogs in Elvis costumes with Doggles (Doggles are glasses for dogs. I shit you not). Therefore, my job could not possibly be that bad.

I don't understand the urge to clothe one's dog. A doggie sweater on a hairless breed, I can sort of see, but in general, just for appearence? Seriously, who thinks dogs enjoy this?

Comments

[lysana.livejournal.com]

I class that with the people who insist on giving their kids unmanageable names because the parents think it's a good idea. It feels to me like a vanity-driven stunt.

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

I agree. At least, though, you can name your kid some name that other kids have. Much like (apparently) the SCA, the AKC and UKC follow a policy of "each registrant shall have a unique name" - if yuppie parents could just form a national club, they could name their kids things like "UCD CH Anubis Walk On Water" (a Chesapeake Bay Retriever) or "UAGII GRCH Will O'Wisp Touch of Frost" (a Shetland Sheepdog).

Some days I think my interaction with the world of dog shows is ruining me for normal social interaction...

[zylch.livejournal.com]

Or "Zinziberi Magicum," which is Princess Fluffy-ass's registered name.

[diermuid.livejournal.com]

On the other side, who says dogs really care one way or another? They see the 5# cat kick the 140# human's ass when they try to put fairy wings on... the dog could take a cue, but it doesn't.

Rather, dogs seem quite amicable to the idea. Why? Becuase by wearing something goofy, they get more attention. What dog is going to complain about that? Sure, some might... but they are also the few dogs that give a f-ck you snarl when you try to put the flying monkey wings on them.

[kcwitch.livejournal.com]

for the record, jasmin did NOT kick my ass. LOL!! besides casio makes a very cute faerie dogmother. LOL!!

[diermuid.livejournal.com]

Jasmine is not a cat. She is one of those cat hybrids that will come when you call it, fart regularly, trip and fall off the floor, and allow children to cut her hair. These are traits directly in conflict with the title cat, and thus I consider the title null and void for Jasmine. At best, she is either a cog or a dat.

[kcwitch.livejournal.com]

well it depends on the situation. take casio for instance. she is gonna be dressed up this weekend but we need her. how can you do the wizard of oz and not having a flying monkey?
yes, we will get pixs. :)

Have you seen...

[lightonthesill.livejournal.com]

Best in Show?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0218839/

Re: Have you seen...

[featherynscale.livejournal.com]

No, but if I continue to be in this job, apparently I'm going to have to.