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Why do I make Dumb Dog Trick videos?
I started doing photography in black and white. Developing photos in the darkroom. Eventually I stopped because, even though my prints were large and beautiful, it was such a pain in the ass to make them. I started making videos when digital technology made it easier to make short films or videos than it used to be to make a single print.
Dumb Dog Tricks is obviously inspired by the David Letterman Show's Stupid Pet Tricks. Did you know that when Animal Planet started Pet Star, Animal Planet got Letterman's Stupid Pet Trick coordinator to round up the talent. And, yes, I was turned down from Pet Star by that dude (can't remember his name) because my act didn't have "pop." But, heck, to be honest, he was pretty nice about it. He was also one of the few people I ever had a real chance to talk about it with. Early days of email. I also think the guy worked pretty hard wrangling a selection of animals. Lots of dog candidates.
So, what do you do? Make your own show.
Who needs pop when I got Dumb Dog Tricks? The point of Dumb Dog Tricks and really any dumb dog video, very funny dog video or what-have-you worth watching is to share the love and fun that pet ownership brings.
I pray you be easily entertained, however, as Dumb Dog Tricks are like Modern Art, the mystique is elusive, if you know what I mean. And how could you know what I mean! Har! Get it? It's that dumb.
What did I just watch? Why did I just watch that? What the hell? I want those :42 back. Hey look, there's links to more of these stupid videos. Hmm I'll try this one.
It has taken me about three years to balance the level of corniness with the immense stupidity and proper tone. It has not come easy. The theme music sound was made by scraping a '57 Chevy bumper against a curb. The photos appear chaotic, even paleolithic in their stark simplicity. The sound of the crazy man's voice conjures images of cigars, cognac and whispered secrets.
The experience of a dumb dog trick visually is similar to what one think when one of our pets leaves a surprise on the carpet -- What the crap is that?
Peace and love to all throughout the land.
Jimmy JumpWhy do I make Dumb Dog Trick videos?
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Every year, thousands of people settle in to watch the most exciting football game of the year -- the Puppy Bowl. As Animal Planet gears up to air its annual alternative to NFL programming, Brett Erlich heads to the dog park. Watch as he questions some of the most enthusiastic fans of the sport and even a couple of their owners.
infoMania is a weekly half-hour satirical show that puts a comedic spin on the 24/7 media overload. Picture the ultimate office water-cooler, only with funnier co-workers who willingly stay up late imbibing all forms of media so you don't have to. Hosted by Brett Erlich and co-starring Sergio Cilli, Erin Gibson, Ben Hoffman and Bryan Safi, infoMania airs on Thursdays at 11/10c on Current TV.
Go to http://current.com/infomania for more, and make sure to check out our Facebook profile for special features at http://facebook.com/infomania.Every year, thousands of people settle in to watch the most exciting football game of... more
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Mid-week lulls always improve with infoMania sneaky peekies. This week we've got one that asks: Animal Planet or Porno?
Enjoy!
Mid-week lulls always improve with infoMania sneaky peekies. This week we've got... more
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Mike Tyson will have his own reality tv show on animal planet called "Taking on Tyson". the title has almost nothing to do with what he will be doing. the reality show is him racing birds, and of all birds, NYC pigeons! For more info and a video to prove Mike loves Pigeon click on the linkydinky!
http://tinyurl.com/ya4fu5aMike Tyson will have his own reality tv show on animal planet called "Taking on... more
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Animal Planets Puppy Bowl VI airs today and repeats all day.
Advertises adopting pets from shelters.Animal Planets Puppy Bowl VI airs today and repeats all day.
Advertises adopting pets... more
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This week on infomania cable news knows its not the quality of election coverage that matters but the quantity. Al Roker is stealing jokes from 'The Girls Next Door.' Levi Johnston is all out of secrets. Sergio counts down the hottest songs in the land. And Brett scours YouTube for the best Deathcore metal screamers.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.This week on infomania cable news knows its not the quality of election coverage that... more
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It's time to play everyone's favorite game - Animal Planet Show or Porno. Listen to some real titles, then guess which is a real show on Animal Planet and which is the title of a skin flick. Good luck!
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.It's time to play everyone's favorite game - Animal Planet Show or Porno.... more
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Halloween is just around the corner, and for those of you still looking for some costume inspiration, Brett has found some of the creepiest latex and furry costumes on YouTube.
Viral Video Film School is a recurring segment on the weekly television show infoMania. In each episode of VVFS, Professor Brett Erlich teaches you valuable skills in the discipline of Viral Video making. So sit down, take notes, and try not to piss him off. For more Brett visit http://current.com/viral-video-film-school-im/ and Current TV.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Halloween is just around the corner, and for those of you still looking for some... more
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This week on infoMania cable hosts two awards shows you've never heard of, the news goes crazy for Halloween, Sergio counts down the spookiest hits, Brett helps you find a costume, and Bryan checks out gay conversions.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.This week on infoMania cable hosts two awards shows you've never heard of, the... more
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What's everybody so uptight about?! Don't you know what time it is? It's time for a DUMB DOG TRICK! YAY!What's everybody so uptight about?! Don't you know what time it is?... more
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In his weekly roundup of the crazy world of 24-hour media madness, Conor Knighton looks at the media's desperate attempt to keep the "Michael Jackson's Dead" story alive. This week he also looks at Animals Planet's new show where the host sticks his finger up a dead raccoon's butt for "science", Univision's affinity for crying women, Clean House's Messy homes, and how Dance Your Ass Off drove one girl to go all crazy on a bag of chips.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.In his weekly roundup of the crazy world of 24-hour media madness, Conor Knighton... more
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On this week's infoMania the ghost of Michael Jackson makes an appearance on Larry King, Ben gives his thoughts on why Sarah Palin is too big for Alaska, Bryan explains why Bruno is leading the new gay revolution, Conor makes some new friends (conservative and of the corpse variety) and Sergio gets all hot and sweaty to the All American Rejects.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.On this week's infoMania the ghost of Michael Jackson makes an appearance on... more
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Blue Dog, a Canine Spiritual Medium, fetches the dearly departed from the great unknown. On the menu this time, Jerry Garcia. Many believe that the Blue Dog is the canine reincarnation of Elvis. (Will work for dog treats.)Blue Dog, a Canine Spiritual Medium, fetches the dearly departed from the great... more
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Mortal enemies. Mortal combat. Once every week the battle rages as Red Dog the Great attempts to defeat the powers of evil, oppression and cleanliness. Yes, the vacuum cleaner must die.Mortal enemies. Mortal combat. Once every week the battle rages as Red Dog the Great... more
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The Malayan Tapir decided that he should mark me so that the rest of the world would know that I belonged to him. Malayan, or Asian, Tapirs are a vulnerable but not yet endangered species. The "not yet" part of that sentence is really scary, because habitat for these animals is dwindling. Tapirs are native to asia. The Malayan Tapir's markings are believed to have evolved so that they would look like rocks when they sleep and avoid attacks from predators.The Malayan Tapir decided that he should mark me so that the rest of the world would... more
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Capt. Paul Watson, whose Sea Shepherd Society has drawn praise and harsh criticism for its sometimes confrontational encounters with Japanese whalers, says of the second season of the Animal Planet series, "Whale Wars," which debuts tonight at 9 p.m.: "It ought to be 10 times more dramatic and exciting than last year."
That's because last year's shows, which were based on the 2007-08 exploits of Watson and crew, contained very little drama and excitement. This year it'll be different because Watson's 2008-09 campaign against whalers in the Antarctic included numerous confrontations -- including three collisions and a very dramatic pursuit through ice -- with Japanese crews that regard Sea Shepherd as a terrorist group.
"They were very aggressive toward us -- the most aggressive I've ever seen them -- so it's a far more dramatic season for that reason," Watson said in an interview this week.
Sea Shepherd's tactics are to disrupt the months-long hunt and any efforts by whalers to transfer harpooned whales onto the processing ship.
During the 2008-09 hunt (summer in the Antarctic), Japan fell 305 minke whales short of its quota, so Sea Shepherd is taking credit for saving those whales. The whalers killed only one fin whale, so Sea Shepherd is saying it saved 49 fin whales.
"We saved 500 whales the year before, 500 whales the year before that and 83 whales the year before that," Watson boasted.
Japan, which requires a high quota to profit from these hunts, has fallen short in recent years but remains steadfast and some believe it will announce, later this month, its intention to add endangered humpback whales to its quota list.Capt. Paul Watson, whose Sea Shepherd Society has drawn praise and harsh criticism for... more
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Animal Planet is proving that animals are exactly like us: and by us, we mean the STD swappers on VH1 and MTV.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Animal Planet is proving that animals are exactly like us: and by us, we mean the STD... more
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This week on infoMania, Animal Planet keeps it real. Half naked ladies handle pig meat on the finale of 'Amazing race.' Ben Hoffman applauds the Donald's Miss California decision. Sergio Cilli kills the video star. And Brett Erlich salutes Youtube's worst parents.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.This week on infoMania, Animal Planet keeps it real. Half naked ladies handle pig meat... more
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