So there's some major dog show going on next week. Ordinarily, this would not only not be something I'd ever blog about... it wouldn't even be something I'd be aware of. But I'm at the movies this weekend, and watching one of those mindless things they run before a film. And on comes a commercial for this dog show.
We're still not to the point where this would be worthy of mention. Except at the end of this commercial, we're informed that this event is going to be simulcast on both Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel. (A fact trumpeted in the second paragraph of the press release I linked to.)
So that's the part that gets me. Apparently, this dog show is such a big deal that two cable networks both wanted to show it, and had to come to some sort of agreement to run it together. Or maybe the two channels are both owned by the same parent company... in which case, they think people want to see it so badly that they're going to put it on two of their channels.
Either way, can there really be this much interest in a dog show?
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If you happen to be in Tampa this upcoming weekend... you'd think the town was going to the dogs. It was a big event last year here - and I can only imagine how much bigger it's going to get with two cable networks going to air it.
My sister teaches dog grooming so I'm a little more aware of events such as this. Believe me, it's a big thing to those who care.
If you've never seen "Best of Show", it might be worth a look. It was a terribly funny movie about the inner life of those who show their dogs at events such as this. Many of the jokes will go over your head if you've never watched or participated in a dog show but it is still worth a look.
Best in Show is a great movie... highly recommend it - even if you're not into dog shows or an animal lover in person.
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