First of all, Beans, forgive me. You said you were going to write about this, but I just can't help myself.
The City of Campbell has two major street festivals per year. The cajun-themed "Boogie on the Bayou" in May and Oktoberfest in, well, October. These are fun events with music, food, beer and wine and for the most part, crappy arts and crafts for sale. We usually go and eat, peruse the junk for sale and listen to the music. I usually end up running into people I know, either from the Chamber of Commerce or High School.
We wandered downtown on Saturday, which happened to be Syttende Mai (Norwegian Constitution Day). Since it turned out to be 100 degrees, I was really glad I was foregoing the requisite Norwegian stuff. I just could not see putting on a wool, ankle-length bunad, tights and long sleeved blouse. My shorts and flip flops were better attire for the heat.
In the promotional posters and ads for these festivals they ALWAYS say "no dogs allowed". Yup, every year people show up with Fido. This year was especially bad. Since it was so hot, I'm sure the little pooches ended up with hot feet.
There are always the guys who have a huge iguana or bird on their shoulders. This year there was a guy with a Moluccan Cockatoo. This type of guy always looks somewhat off. I can't put my finger on it, but I think they bring these exotic pets to get attention. Maybe that's the only way they can get it.
There have been a new breed of pet owners showing up lately. They have their dogs in a screened in stroller. Yes, they make strollers for dogs. You all know I adore Lucy, but I would not put her in a doggie stroller. That's just lame.
Saturday we encountered a WAY LAME pet owner. We saw a woman wearing a square back pack, which turned out to be a bird cage, and yes, she had her parakeet with her. I kid you not and have several witnesses to back me up.
A Month of Reflection
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Okay, I put my finger on it. The dudes who show up sporting exotic pets are doing so because of their inability to get laid. Okay, I said it.
Good one, MJ.
I think all this nonsense with "accessory pets" started when celebutards like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton showed up at Hollywood events sporting a chihuahua in a diamond collar. I've seen people with their dog in the produce section, handling the fruit. They probably just petted their dog after it licked it's butt. Yuck! Stores in this area are finally starting to put up signs saying only assistance dogs can come in, but it's way overdue.
The lady with the parakeet on her back was just pathetic. I doubt she can get laid, either.
Beans
Celebutards! Great word, Beans.
Plus, I'm sure the little parakeet was REALLY enjoying all the noise, people, smells, dogs, not to mention the 100 degree weather. I wonder if she found a dead pile of feathers at the end of the day?
It just goes to show that if there are enough stupid people, someone will make a product to fill that need.
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