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Mar 25, 2008

Take a right at the gun rack

OK, if you were to file this under COMPLETELY REDONK, and that would be a start.

Um Clo G., first there was Jessica the massaged house-hippo, then Patches the hamburger-ordering house-horse, NOW THIS MOOSE AND ODDLY INTRIGUING SOUNDTRACK. You must be stopped, pure and simple.

Posted by Meg on March 25, 2008 in Unusual animals | Permalink

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Catchy music - what language is it in? I love spoiled animals...like this moose :): Annie J; | Mar 24, 2008 at 10:50 PM

Did that MOOSE just STRAIGHTEN that painting on the wall? Am I awake?: Theo; | Mar 25, 2008 at 06:50 AM

My favorite part is when the moose tries to eat the photo above the bed. hehehe: Tisha_; | Mar 25, 2008 at 06:50 AM

Ok I have seen an rhino, baby camel, buffalo, and a now a moose whats next a elephant ??? I am not sure about that moosac though....: leah b.; | Mar 25, 2008 at 06:51 AM

Catchy little ditty; sounds like Finnish--it's like listening to my grandparents :-): TrinketsMom; | Mar 25, 2008 at 06:53 AM

What the BLEEP??? [Heh, I think you misspelled that... - Ed.]: taylorreigne; | Mar 25, 2008 at 06:54 AM

It sounds like Finnish to me, too. It doesn't sound like my Norwegian kin.: Katrina; | Mar 25, 2008 at 06:55 AM

..and they don't straighten pictures before they go to bed.: Katrina; | Mar 25, 2008 at 06:58 AM

Um...WHY DO I NOT HAVE A MOOSE IN MY HOUSE RIGHT NOW????? :(: Alice; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:00 AM

TrinketsMom & Katrina - well spotted! It is indeed Finnish. It's the Ievan Polka as recorded by Loituma. A Capella version: http://youtube.com/watch?v=vjvVBCNcL_A Official music video: ;) http://youtube.com/watch?v=NgrGRcjyzVw: Pixy Misa; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:02 AM

Moosefeets!!!: DejaMew; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:06 AM

*rubs eyes* Blink blink... Did I just see that?: cheesybird; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:09 AM

Um, is anyone else creeped out by the fact that these people have both a live moose and antlers on the wall in their house? More importantly, is the moose creeped out by this?: 260Oakley; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:09 AM

I--words...failing...brain...not work. Moose in the house, which rhymes in Canada.: Redzilla; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:09 AM

260Oakley - mooses shed their antlers each year, so nothing to worry about.: Pixy Misa; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:15 AM

aww I like how they wipe his feets before he comes in for movie night ... heheh... oh and I do believe that moose antlers fall off after mating season.. so the ones hanging up could have been found in the woods.: katiedid; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:16 AM

There there, RedZ. Have some Tokyo.: Theo; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:16 AM

This skandinavian porn plumbs new depths, I mean a threesome with a Moose!: Hon Glad; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:17 AM

Hon Glad, I think you're seeing things in this vid that I'm not. [replaying endlessly]: Theo; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:20 AM

Loituma is a great Finnish folk band. I've got a couple of their albums. Most of the songs are less bouncy and more atmospheric than this polka, though.: Laura Miller; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:21 AM

Does CO offer psychological assistance in getting Finnish earworm out of ones head?: cheesybird; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:24 AM

*EEEVILEST HAND-RUBBINGS* Ohh ho ho. What do you say, Peeps? Who wants to help CheesyBird excise this morning's Polka Earworm? ...or shall *I* take a shot at it?? >;-): Theo; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:27 AM

Lalalalalalaaaa... I'm not listening... lalalalalala!!!: cheesybird; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:32 AM

[riffling through the C.O. Fakebook]: Theo; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:33 AM

ARG! HALP! I can't get that polka song outta my head now! And, by the way, luuuuuuuuv the moose!: Silent Meow; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:39 AM

Awww, that was sweet. I liked watching the baby moose splash in the puddle. Splash! Splash! I hope they take care of this moose for the rest of its life. If it went back into the woods someone would shoot it. :(: Courtney; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:44 AM

Now I'm going to be humming that ALL DAI!! If dey haz a moose, I can has giraffey, yes? 8grabs and runs*: Lizzy; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:44 AM

Gotta' love out their very cool Scandanavian furniture, especially the whole media cabinet/book shelves - puts Ikea to shame. Umm...don't know what to think about the moose lying down to watch tv and crawling into bed with them..: chanpon; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:46 AM

Is a moose in the living room anything like an elephant in the living room?: Paula; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:47 AM

A pet moose may be adorable, but a hunter with a pet moose is ironic in an almost sick kind of way. I can't help but concoct some maudlin story wherein the hunter shot its mom but didn't know it had a baby so he took it home to raise himself... Prolly not the story, but I can't help myself.: Fegli; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:49 AM

Remember what *these* peeps say: Kiss a lovely moose! http://mfrost.typepad.com/cute_overload/2007/01/back_on_the_moo.html: Theresa; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:50 AM

Haha this is awesome! Definitely odd and slightly disturbing to have a moose lie in your bed, but on the other hand I'd give anything to have a moose pal! Don't go thinking this is the standard thing in Finland :-P: Hiluvilu; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:52 AM

A moose once bit my sister. [Ohhhh no. Not *THIS* gag again... - Ed.] ;): Megan; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:56 AM

Um.... was he scratching that moose with his gun? Eeeep!: Tagabolt; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:57 AM

Um. Uhh. Or as my former MIL would say "Waaaay-ul! I never!" I have to ask...am I the only one worried about what happens when moosie needs to take a pee? Or worse?: Lisa; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:57 AM

260Oakley - Most hunters are actually animal lovers as well (see the National Geo magazine article about hunters and conservation), so it's probably a common theme for them :): Bebe; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:07 AM

Ah, the Majestyk moose.... Just sing some vapid American song like 'It's a Small World After All' that'll knock it right out of your head, but why would you want to do that? I love that little song- maybe it genetic. Its all the same gene pool. Uff-da! I want a moose, but ya know, they do get BIG. I love the splashing baby pictures!: Katrina; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:13 AM

Should be an old, old British pop song called "Hoots Mon". With the lyrics being "there's a mouse loose about this house" but because it's sung in a very broad Scots accent it sounds like "there's a moose loose aboot this hoose". :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-R1F5RYOco: Desi; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:22 AM

"Is that a moose in bed with us, or are you just happy to see me"? I did get a little worried when they were leading him out into the woods wearing blaze orange and a-totin' guns.: Jen; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:23 AM

Also liked that little polka. I'm undecided about some other Finnish folk music I've heard. Moose do get very BIG. Here, in Canada, people in cars do hit moose, especially males in mating season, this does not do much for the moose, but it also totals the car and possibly the driver. And, by the way, in my part of Canada (Quebec), moose and house do not rhyme, even when you are an English speaker.: Pearl Ostroff; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:27 AM

Bebe, exactly! My dad is both an avid hunter/fisherman and a very active conservationist. Of course, my parents don't have various animal parts hanging up for display in their home, but still.: Renae; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:28 AM

Um, Teho, no, I think the moose CROOKEDED it. Otherwise, I'm similarly wondering if I'm awake. That is purely redonkulous.: A thinker; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:37 AM

Oddly enough, I've heard this song before. No idea where.: Megan; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:40 AM

and moose and house don't rhyme in Ontario, either...: A thinker; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:41 AM

Pearl Ostroff sex: by the way, in my part of Canada (Quebec), moose and house do not rhyme, even when you are an English speaker. I should hope that for the French speakers moose doesn't come even close to rhyming with maison ;o): Redzilla; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:42 AM

RedZ -- Freud & I adore you.: Theo; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:46 AM

I'm very impressed with this Finnish bed that can SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF AN ADULT MOOSE! It looks like a Tempurpedic-maybe they could do an advert.: e-beth; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:47 AM

Ummm.... Where's Rocky Raccoon??!! [Oh, and BTW, I too think the puddle splashing is the best part.]: Johanna; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:51 AM

okaaaaaay... I wanna know what the first thing was that made them think, "gee, let's take this moose in the house..." I luv it tho!: ceejoe; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:00 AM

Ring ring ring ring Ring ring ring ring BANANAPHONE!: Pheas; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:02 AM

I'm wondering if he's freaked out by the antlers on the wall too. I thought people only mounted antlers as a trophy for an animal they killed, not just antlers they found laying around on the ground! But once again, something we can learn from the frolicking of animals. Always take time to stomp in puddles!: Karebear; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:02 AM

LOL @Theo!: Kelly; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:02 AM

Ummm, did anyone else think this moose acted like a dog? I mean, when he laid down in front of the TV I could have SWORN it was my black lab! Although Fred is not quite so good about wiping his feet.: Sandra; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:07 AM

Loooved the music, it's czech, no? That's a big animal's worth of smell for one little house.: Sweetpea; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:08 AM

Finnish! That's what I get for not reading above posts: Sweetpea; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:10 AM

Pixy Misa...Thanks for the link. I really like the song but the video was....ummm....interesting? It's like the SNL "two wild and crazy guys" scetch but with three guys instead. Love the moose, wouldn't want it in the house!: Noelle; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:11 AM

Megan - mind you, those moose bites can be pretty nasty. :) I want that song on my iPod! I'm totally going to iTunes and looking up Loituma.: jules; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:13 AM

Oops, that's supposed to be "sketch". That's what I get for now spell checking before posting.: Noelle; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:14 AM

Not my day! That was supposed to be "not" instead of "now". I'm gonna stop typing now.: Noelle; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:15 AM

Wow. I grew up in Alaska with moose. They are not typically nice animals in the wild, and are responsible for more injuries and deaths in Alaska than any other animal. So PLEEEEEASE do not get near a moose if you see one. Particularly a baby moose. These people appear to have hand raised an orphan. We've had so many moose destroy our property, that this is an amusing twist! Invite it in! That's all it really wanted! You can't help but love the playfulness of baby moose though!: homer mariner; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:17 AM

"Should be an old, old British pop song called "Hoots Mon"" Thank you thank you thank you! I've been looking for that clip for aaaaaaaages! (that's one heck of a well-trained moose, by the way): starling; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:17 AM

Its finnish band called "Loituma" ;) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loituma Nuapurista kuului se polokan tahti Jalakani pohjii kutkutti Ievan äiti se tyttöönsä vahti Vaan kyllähän Ieva se jutkutti Sillä ei meitä sillon kiellot haittaa Kun myö tanssimme laiasta laitaan Salivilihippu tupputapputa Äppytipput hilijalleen...: Tuittu; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:20 AM

What is the moose doing in bed? This is hilarious.: Dog Toilet; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:27 AM

I have a whole section of my ipod with what I call "CO Songs". Wonderful for listening to while cleaning the house. I still have baby goats romping in my head when I hear Minuet in G...: fourkits; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:29 AM

RE DONK ULOUS!!!!! love it: jen; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:37 AM

Of course! Ruhmember! http://mfrost.typepad.com/cute_overload/2007/01/back_on_the_moo.html "Moose cows love us more than their own children." "They run to us whenever we call." "and some - big bulls, kind like kitten. " "Swedish army had moose troops... Moose turned out to be wiser then their knights, they left battlefield to hide in the nearest forest if danger occured." To the tune of Loituma (the Finns giving the Swedes a licking...) This is a great sequel to that UNforgettable post! (The music's great too, reminds me of the kitty-on-horse song that was Swedish, I think.): Poohbear; | Mar 25, 2008 at 10:01 AM

its a tiny moose but a giant animal; philosophers may long ponder this intellectual dilemma!: Budgie Blogger; | Mar 25, 2008 at 10:11 AM

Here's a Moose playing with a ball for ya! http://www.funnyanimalvideos.com/moose-videos/moose-playing-with-a-ball/: Funny Animal Videos; | Mar 25, 2008 at 10:29 AM

As a Finn living in America, it was just nice to see a Finnish moose. The folk music is in dialect, so it was a fun exercise to figure out the words. It's like listening to someone from Minnesota if you speak non-regional American English!: Karoliina; | Mar 25, 2008 at 10:40 AM

That has to be the most hilarifabulredonkulous video I've ever seen. I laughed the entire length.: Michelle; | Mar 25, 2008 at 10:52 AM

Sorry, I just couldn't resist! The setup was too good. :D: Megan; | Mar 25, 2008 at 10:56 AM

Here is the odd but addicting video of the charming Asian cartoon rendition that made that catchy song so famous: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNDh_tFIHn4&feature=related And here are the lyrics in english in case you all were wondering: The sound of a polka drifted from my neighbor's and set my feet a-tapping oh! Ieva's mother had her eye on her daughter but Ieva she managed to fool her, you know. 'Cause who's going to listen to mother saying no when we're all busy dancing to and fro! Ieva was smiling, the fiddle it was wailing as people crowded round to wish her luck. Everyone was hot but it didn't seem to bother the handsome young man, the dashing buck. 'Cause who's going to mind a drop of sweat when he's all busy dancing to and fro! Ieva's mother she shut herself away in her own quiet room to hum a hymn. Leaving our hero to have a spot of fun in a neighbor's house when the lights are dim. 'Cause what does it matter what the old folks say when you're all busy dancing to and fro! When the music stopped then the real fun began and that's when the laddie fooled around. When he took her home, when the dancing was over her mother angrily waiting they found. But I said to her, Ieva, now don't you weep and we'll soon be dancing to and fro! I said to her mother now stop that noise or I won't be responsible for what I do. If you go quietly and stay in your room you won't get hurt while your daughter I woo. 'Cause this fine laddie is a wild sort of guy when he's all busy dancing to and fro! One thing I tell you is you won't trap me, no, you won't find me an easy catch. Travel to the east and travel to the west but Ieva and I are going to make a match. 'Cause this fine laddie ain't the bashful sort when he's all busy dancing to and fro. ------------ Problaby more information than you would like but there it is. I prefer the moose spashing in the puddle over the strange onion tossing girl... :): Lindsay; | Mar 25, 2008 at 11:54 AM

Lindsay, I was wondering when someone was finally gonna mention Orihime Leek-spin (my Halloween costume last year). Ievan's Polka is one of my group of friends' fav songs ever. My boyfriend even made a techno remix but I unfortunately can't find a link to it. Two of my fav things mixed together: a famous *chan meme and C.O. And if any of you know what I'm talking about, I didn't break 1 or 2.: Vicki; | Mar 25, 2008 at 12:15 PM

No one's gonna get this joke, but I think that's just the Berkowitzes in a costume. (crickets chirping) But seriously, folks, I've heard of ordering moose for desert, but this is another thing entirely....and can you imagine what it's like in the morning for these people? "You have far too much moose in your hair, mom." Of course, this was the late 80s (according to the vid), so maybe there wasn't ENOUGHT moose. Of course, a perfect video for a lovely Moosday. P.S. Love the moosic.: berthaslave; | Mar 25, 2008 at 12:27 PM

That made my day, especially the little moose splashity-splashing in the puddle. Maybe he could go for a swim with the pig a few entries back!: Niki; | Mar 25, 2008 at 12:28 PM

I get it, Berthaslave! I love Woody Allen's old stand-up comedy.: bunnyhunny; | Mar 25, 2008 at 01:04 PM

that was THE weirdest experience i've had in a LONG LONG time... wtf, that song...: Allegra; | Mar 25, 2008 at 01:49 PM

Oh no! The Leek Girl song!!! I'll have that stuck in my head for weeks now! http://dojo.fi/~rancid/loituma__.swf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsmx4DcvZ5c: taj; | Mar 25, 2008 at 02:32 PM

oops, someone already posted ;) Techno version! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mdMb6bRXt4: taj; | Mar 25, 2008 at 02:41 PM

he's all "splash" ohh cold! "splash" ohh cold! "splash" hehe it tickles! and then he tries to get a piggyback ride from his owner. niiiiice.: tia; | Mar 25, 2008 at 02:47 PM

oh my. Every moment of that video just got more and more redonk. I want to sleep over.: Barbara; | Mar 25, 2008 at 03:31 PM

3 words: IN MY FREEZER.: k80; | Mar 25, 2008 at 03:35 PM

Linsay, thanks for the translation!! I was wondering if the song had anything to do with moose...I guess not! Maybe they just had it stuck in their heads!!: NutherDeb; | Mar 25, 2008 at 03:54 PM

i wanna go mooseback riding!!!!: cheryl; | Mar 25, 2008 at 04:28 PM

splish splash I was taking a bath long about saturday night rub-a-dub just a scrubbing in the tub thinking everything was alright. does that help the ear worm?: ka9q's wife; | Mar 25, 2008 at 04:32 PM

Invader Zim fans are now terrified for no apparent reason... -- A room...with a MOOSE!!!: cnthomp; | Mar 25, 2008 at 05:31 PM

THANK YOU, Meg, for opening my email (or someone else's) and finally posting this video! This is truly where the clip belongs. : ): AK Julie; | Mar 25, 2008 at 06:00 PM

moose on bed/tv= UBER REDONK: o_o; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:18 PM

cute moose ya'll, but future moose-o-philes beware that a wild moose can stomp you to smithereens. don't mess with em!: Megan; | Mar 25, 2008 at 07:30 PM

yay Loituma! Cute moosey too.: neptune; | Mar 25, 2008 at 08:40 PM

If you give a moose a cookie: Annie; | Mar 25, 2008 at 09:37 PM

Actually, its: If you give a moose a muffin: Em; | Mar 25, 2008 at 10:31 PM

LMAO @ Theo and RedZ. BTW, I think Moose would rhyme with house in Liverpool.: Subhangi; | Mar 25, 2008 at 10:33 PM

Just so's ya know: Em; | Mar 25, 2008 at 10:35 PM

Kiitos! I really want one now :): Laureth; | Mar 26, 2008 at 05:03 AM

The moose did very well. He scored. (Fear not, Berthaslave--we are with you.): Juno; | Mar 26, 2008 at 07:02 AM

Ahhh, he's playing in the puddle-how cute.: Kathleen; | Mar 26, 2008 at 07:31 AM

I think they have negated the warranty on that mattress!: Kat; | Mar 26, 2008 at 08:03 AM

Heck with the racoon, where's the squirrel?: Kar; | Mar 26, 2008 at 08:31 AM

That is one of the cutest moose (meese?) I've ever seen. I want one!: gravyboat; | Mar 26, 2008 at 08:37 AM

I need that music on 24 hours a day. It was awesome.: panajane; | Mar 26, 2008 at 09:03 AM

Yay, nice to see some Finnish representation on your awesome pages! But having a moose as a house pet is actually quite rare. We Finns have this polar bear in the back yard -thing going! ....not really. Would be good though if you had really annoying neighbors? For more Finnish-folk-kinda music, look up Hedningarna (Finn-Swedish) or Värttinä. And start dancing!!: jättiorava; | Mar 26, 2008 at 03:17 PM

I think that moose sat on that guys face at the end. :) Also the song is Leva's Polka by Loituma, it's Finnish as has been stated already.: Beth; | Mar 26, 2008 at 05:37 PM

MOOSEMOOSE! I love a good moose!: Vivian; | Mar 26, 2008 at 05:55 PM

Not only is this earworm available on iTunes, but you can get it as a *ringtone*! http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?i=64789331&id=64789345&s=143441: Jane; | Mar 27, 2008 at 12:01 AM

Beth, it's ievas polka, not Levas. Oddly intriguing, indeed. :): Janni; | Mar 27, 2008 at 02:42 AM

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