Mr. Tinkles' Triumph
I am one of the ten people on the planet who remember the 2001 movie Cats and Dogs. If you're one of the other nine, skip the next paragraph.
The movie is about cats trying to take over the world and dogs trying to stop them. Jeff Goldblum plays a scientist researching a cure for dog allergies who becomes the prime target of the cats because his discovery would give a tactical advantage to the dogs. The cats and dogs wage a war of espionage and secret weapons in homes around the world, unbeknownst to their human owners. The megalomaniacal leader of the cats is a white Persian known as Mr. Tinkles.
In a story on Reuters today, a San Diego company announced the development of the first hypoallergenic cat.
This is big news on the war front, as these new minions of Mr. Tinkles will make their way into homes from which they were once barred. Allergies will no longer hamper the completion of their spy net. Soon their agents will penetrate the last remaining strongholds of freedom! Beware! Beware!
For those who don't buy the "secret war" theory, and who like cats, there's good news and bad news. The good news, of course, is that if you are allergic to cats, you can own one again. If any of your friends are allergic to cats, you can invite them over again. The bad news is you won't find any "free kitten" giveaways: These ones are $4000 each, and you'll want a purebred.
Back to the movie: If you didn't see it, I frankly don't recommend it. It's a funny premise that makes a great 2-minute trailer but a painfully lame 2-hour movie. All the best scenes are in the teaser trailer, so watch it here to satisfy your curiosity. If you're still curious, watch the full trailer here, and if you're a glutton for punishment, check out the official site here.
Warning: A sequel is reportedly in production.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
The movie is about cats trying to take over the world and dogs trying to stop them. Jeff Goldblum plays a scientist researching a cure for dog allergies who becomes the prime target of the cats because his discovery would give a tactical advantage to the dogs. The cats and dogs wage a war of espionage and secret weapons in homes around the world, unbeknownst to their human owners. The megalomaniacal leader of the cats is a white Persian known as Mr. Tinkles.
In a story on Reuters today, a San Diego company announced the development of the first hypoallergenic cat.
This is big news on the war front, as these new minions of Mr. Tinkles will make their way into homes from which they were once barred. Allergies will no longer hamper the completion of their spy net. Soon their agents will penetrate the last remaining strongholds of freedom! Beware! Beware!
For those who don't buy the "secret war" theory, and who like cats, there's good news and bad news. The good news, of course, is that if you are allergic to cats, you can own one again. If any of your friends are allergic to cats, you can invite them over again. The bad news is you won't find any "free kitten" giveaways: These ones are $4000 each, and you'll want a purebred.
Back to the movie: If you didn't see it, I frankly don't recommend it. It's a funny premise that makes a great 2-minute trailer but a painfully lame 2-hour movie. All the best scenes are in the teaser trailer, so watch it here to satisfy your curiosity. If you're still curious, watch the full trailer here, and if you're a glutton for punishment, check out the official site here.
Warning: A sequel is reportedly in production.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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