Sit. Stay. Enter. Win.
Cue headlines about awards shows going to the dogs.
Such an obvious pun, but so apropos this morning with Nick at Nite's announcement of a new awards show (which would usually get a rousing "hells no" from us, but we're willing to make an exception here). In fact, we haven't been this excited since the Puppy Bowl or the last time we sat transfixed in front of snoozing Chihuahuas.
Nick at Nite and the producers of "The First Annual Worldwide Fido Awards" ferreted out a gem of information -- that dog videos are the second-most watched on the Interwebs. (Care to guess what's first?) So they'll take online submissions and votes from anybody in categories like "cutest dog," "best dressed," "most outrageous" and "dog/owner look-alike."
The millions of videocams already capturing every adorable slobber and fascinating "trick" from the family pooch will increase exponentially. And here's what the critters can win: cash, fame, probably an extra Snausage or two, along with the incomprehensible joy of being nominated. Just like the Oscars!
Online switches to TV with a two-night mutt extravaganza, a la Westminster, in late July, with celebs and their furry BFFs as hosts and commentators.
Since there's no better entertainment than dogs in clothes, we're there. Actually, they had us at the logo.
That Naked Cowboy sure does get around. (Airport screening must be a breeze. Or totally gross.) Here, he's in Australia in all his partially-clad glory to entertain at a New York-themed retail promotion for department store giant Myer. Back home, he's appeared everywhere from the audition for "American Idol," (he didn't get far) to an ad for M&Ms (the tiny blue piece of candy made to look like him, complete with tighty whiteys, won him a chunk of cash for the unauthorized use of his likeness). We expect he'll be back in Times Square just as soon as it warms up a bit. (Getty Images)
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