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1. Log in to the Webby's People Choice site
2. Go to "Connections" section
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"Ermine portrait" aka Stoat Snugglin' from Wikipedia.
That's right, People, the wait is over.
And this time, the hamsters have wings. And pants. Still top-notch quality, natch.
Dearest Sender Inners!
A quick note on calendar submishes! First, I APPRECIATE the BEELLIONS of submishes ya'll have been sending in. TRULY OUTSTANDING! [Hamsters giving standing ovation] Ya'll would submit your grandmother if you could.
I gotta re-iterate, so that no one is disappointed :( that to be considered for the calendar, the photo has to be high-resolution. This means, the BIGGEST version of the photo you can find.
Got a super-huge photo you'd like to submit to our 2009 calendar?
Feel free to SUBMEET EET! This is the last week left!
Thank you,
El Mangemento
p.s. a-member, if your photo has already appeared on the website, you can RE-SUBMIT EET for the calendar!
[Casey Kasem voice] It's the most, listiest time of the year, when bite-sized, potent summaries are compiled from the 2007 content you've enjoyed most. On this last day of the year, we give you Teh BEST of Teh Best of Teh Cute. And, thanks to the Writer's Strike, there will be no jokes between categories, only thunderous applause.
And now, on to the Best of the Best...
In the best of the Birds category: This little guy made it just under the wire. He was submitted yesterday, and won our hearts. So he ties with Back Street Bros Cockapoo. [down-tempo Casey Kasem voice]
And now, a bird with more rhythm than most white Peeps:
[violin music] For best of Bunnehs, it was The July 27th posting from Sender-Inner Cindy C. and photographer Blake I—their take on an English-accented, odor-absorbant bun, who asked stated: "All clean Suh!" [Shaking head] adorable.
Cats 'n' Racks, a favorite among the Academy, gives this year's best award to...
Making Biscuits on a Rack! [Thunderous applause] For its amazing videography and story-telling. [Surging orchestra goes into commercial]
The best Cute or Sad? category award goes to "Blues Guitar Riff" a sweet heartbreaking rendition of "Moonshine (One Pup's Howl)" Left everyone saying: "Baroo."
[curtain peels back to show the Cute Overload dancers]
I've lost all mah moneh...
my girl and mah car.
and now I got nuthin' but...
a paw cast and mason jar
A jar of mooooooooooooonshine [howls]
In Farm Animals this year, it could ONLY BE one choice... [tyhpany drums]... From Sender-Inner Jennifer H..."MMmmmm, SNOUTLICIOUS!!!" [Standing ovaishe]
Nipping on the gross heels of the Farm Animals category, it's the "Gee-ross!" category, with clear winner; "Um.... OK"!!!
The US Hedgehog/Kitteh Massage and Awareness Coalition is proud to present this year's Hedgehogs category winner, Krisa B.'s entry: "Spiny Masseurs"!
Hedge: "Bonsoir—can I eentereste you in a swedeshe massage?"
[dainty paws start workin']
Kitteh: [thinking] what the—are these guys acupuncturists!?
Kitteh: [thinking] wayle, OK—maybe I'll try a few minutos—
Hedges: Try the lavender oil—all our clients love eet [More dainty paw massages]
Kitteh: Um, this is better than buttermilk, People
Hedges: Yais—I am sensing and snorting an essence of satisfactshons here... [continues with dainty paws]
The Horses category boasts a TIE for the best, with "Miniscule Ponitude"
neck and neck with "Step Aside Travolta" [clap/clopping hooves sound]
A new popular category this year; I Shall Leeck You, brought MANY leecking images to the Academy's attention, including this year's winner; "People, I could not post this fast ENOUGH" sent in by Megarouge:
Another new category, Thanks to Theo [Theo stands up, takes well-deserved bow, ovation from audience follows] was Interspecies Snorgling. [Violins start] Interspecies Snorgling became the second-most popular category, after "Kittens" and produced a THREE-WAY TIE this year, with: "People, Redonkulousness @ a whole nutha leva" [Clapping]
"Double Shifty Eyes" [Clapping]
and... "CHICKEN HATCHES KITTENS!" [Overwhelming screaming]
Our most popular category, Kittens, produced A FOUR-way tie this year, with the judges awarding:
"Do NOT watch this, you can't HANDLE it (2 Cute 2 Furry-ous)",
"Cats Talking",
"Cats Talking - Translation",
and the "Mini Meow Kitten Rescue"!
We'll be right back after these messages.
The Cartoons category was COMPLETELY revitalized this year with the winning entry: "It's Caturday Morning..." from Simon T. of Tandem Films, sent in by Elaine G.
The "Good Times!" award goes to the one unusual, unexpected moment when something good happens, causing what the Academy likes to shout: "Good Tiiiiiimes!" This year, it was a surprise 'Will you Marry Me?' from C.O. reader Colin, to his girl Jess. She said yes. [Audience starts crying]
The first-ever 2007 Cute Overload Lifetime Achievement Award goes to that person, that animal, that event that gives SO MUCH [orchestra building] Without a doubt, the winner this year is the FABULOUS WINSTON, who graced us with his annoying meows, to his Rice Krispy Treat Halloween costume, his potato-eating and Thanksgiving gluttony, to his Santa screeching. Thank YOU, Winnie.
At Cute Overload, we pride ourselfs with providing engaging content. Sometimes, that plan backfires! Hee! That's when we call it a "Commentroversy." This year, it's the People's Choice to decide the BEST Commentroversy... What do YOU think? Choose one in the poll below.
The "Over-Snorgle!"
Love=Pain!
Chomping on Cute Animals!
I'm Sure There's a Perfectly Good Explanation for This
Meg uses the word "Goddamn"!
And, with a whopping 3570 comments: Fat Cat on a Couch!
Sorry for all the trouble in the past week. It appears we've finally identified the source of the Windows Trojan. After scouring our site content, mistakenly investigating some of the ad providers, we still couldn't find anything. Still reports kept coming in, so we knew it was still there. It turns out, it looks like our hosting provider system configuration had been compromised and was periodically serving up a page with an embedded JavaScript Trojan within a File Not Found page. The error triggering that 404 has been resolved and we've notified our provider. Once we hear back from them, we'll do a final update, but for now we think we're back to the QTE.
Windows users, please make sure your browser cache is clear if you've visited the site within the past week and make sure you always run good anti-malware solutions. Mac users, you're free and clear, as usual.
If you're still seeing problems, please email sysadmin@cutelabs.com.
Bok Bok!
Vote vote vote, like a baby stoat!
The Peta awards has nommed (not to be confused with 'nom nom nom') Cute Overload in their pet blog category.
So, take time out from eating tofu to vote, Peeps!
If you're on Internet Explorer, you may be seeing warnings about a virus when you attempt to see Cute Overload.com. A virus appeared on this site about a week ago, and we've been trying to fight it, but have not killed it yet.
Thank you for all your notes and concern. Please know that we are working on killing it, but it's an elusive little bugger.
We will follow up with more news ASAP, and in the meantime thank you for your patience...
"Common Cold" from Giant Microbes.com!
Thanks for the mayn-shons, Self magazine. I agree, C.O, is all about de-stressing. And paws. And muzzlepowshes. And chomping on kitten ears while no one is looking.
Josée L., thank you for the SCAN-tabulous submishe!!!
People, you're really doing a GREAT job of it. Serious. Have I told you that lately? GIve yourself a PAT ON THE BACK!
The traffic of this site continues to grow, and it's all because of YOU. I mean, I can only hit this site so many times a day. (3? 4?) But ya'll consistently bring the trafeek numbers Juuuuust past 4.
It's truly amazing to see the continued growth—traffic is hurtling forward faster and furiouser than a kitteh trying to get out of a swimming pool.
OMG, People.
Get a load of the "Paws Up" luxury resort in Montana! You thought "Paws Up" was a Cute Overload saying? Well, no mo'. It's a seriously sweet luxury resort, with cattle drives, treasure hunts on ATVs, fly fishing, 5-star dining, you name it. Eagle-eyed reader Hillary N. has brought this to our atten-shons.
I did NOT trademark it fast enough. At least the place looks hella sweet.
Barooooo!
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YA'LL are officially crazypaaaants! [singsong]
There were TONS of great captions, and almost imposs to pick a winner. Here are my absolute favorites, AND THE WINNER! below:
Picture 1:
"Whaaa?! We're on Animal Planet??? Quick, look busy!"
____________________________
"Wake up, wake up! We're on Cute Overload!"
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"Bottom 'Kat: Dude, yer doin' the CPR wrong! You gotta flip me over first! We'll never get our certification."
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"Clear!"
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"John! John! Speak to me! SAY something!"
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"Scene from 'From Meer to Eternity' starring Dirt Lankatster"
____________________________"oh, please- you KNOW I WAS safe."
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"...and I do some graphic design work on the side, you know, between jobs..."
"uh-huh..."
"...so one of my clients gave me this Burke Williams gift certificate for Arbor Day..."
"um-hummm..."
"...and I thought, what the heck! I never do anything for myself..."
"mmm..."
"...so I signed-up for the Extremely Buff and the Pure Relaxation..."
"...niiiiiice...well our 50 minutes is up, so I'm going to go outside after I take your robe out of the warmer. Just come out when you're ready, ok? Just take your time. You'll want to drink lots of water, ok? Thaaaanks."
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"This is just gonna show up as "miscellaneous" on the credit card, right, Sheila?"
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"I said I wanted a "fat grub," NOT a "back rub"!!!!!"
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"Dr. Challenger pressed the secret entrance to the broken meerbots' treasure compartment. There it was...the meercrofilm!"
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"Eh, how aboutta some mouf to mouf?"
Picture 2:
"Da plane! Da plane!"
____________________________"That boom mike is sooo close to being in the shot, totally gonna ruin the whole reality show feel here, boys..."
____________________________Meerkat !: Nope. Don't see him.
Meerkat 2: If he's more thatn thirty minutes late, it's free!
Meerkat 3: Dang! Shoulda asked for extra larvae!
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"Look guys, this family portrait is never gonna come together if you don't look directly at the camera."
____________________________"Hey, mom" "Yes, dear?" "Can rheenoskerusus fly?" "No,why would. . . oh my, RUNNNN!"
Picture 3:
[Meerkat on the left] "I don't even know you any more."
____________________________"Um ... hon? You gotta keep your teeth IN."
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Picture 4:
"After three hours in the meerkat exhibit, no one had the heart to tell Veronica the truth."
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"Down on her luck and no place to call home. Mr. and Mrs. Meerkat took Veronica into their home."
____________________________"Sure you can invite her to Thanksgiving, but don't be surprised if Grandpa Meerkat says she doesn't fit in."
____________________________"She knew where her allegiances burrowed."
____________________________"Reassured that her lips were still in place, Veronica pondered her next move."
____________________________"Now, I just have to get one of the males to notice me...."
____________________________"Hmm... I think I took a wrong turn at Albequerque..."
____________________________"Um, there are meerkats waiting down here you know!"
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AND THE WINNER IS.... [Drum roll]
Picture One; "This is just gonna show up as "miscellaneous" on the credit card, right, Sheila?!!"
Posted by: Jim L., Aug 10, 2007 at 04:52 PM! Psst, Hey Jim, write moi for your prize pack!
Congratulations, Jim, and to EVERYONE that kicked arse in this contest.
I'm stheriouswee impressed. Thank you!
HEY EVERYBAHDDEE!
Ruhmember, Meerkat Manor season 3 premieres TONIGHT at 8:30PM e/p On Animal Planet. Check out the Meerkat Manor preview here...
Caption any one of the redonkulous pics below and you could win a prize pack of: an adorable Stuffed Dog, a Dog Bowl, A T-Shirt, Small Meerkat Stuffed Animal, AKC Dog Championship DVD, Hat, and Meerkat Mask. All from Animal Planet.
One winner, with the best caption, will be announced Monday morningk. Go for eet!
Picture 1:
Picture 2:
Picture 3:
Good luck! We're ANXIOUSLY AWAITING your capshuns!
Happy Birthday Spark-a-ru, the manly inspiration for Cute Overload!
Looking forward to celebrating many, many, many more with you!
Enjoy this hedgie (thanks Parsley Soup!) with some delish salted caramel ice cream!
XoXo,
Amoise
P.S. Meg and Sparky are celebrating, she will be back with loads of cuteness tomorrow!
Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday to You,
Happy Birthday Dear Meg Moo,
Happy Birthday to You!
XoXo,
Chief Sister Officer
People, I changed the background color to yellow. I could NOT DEAL with the blue any longer. It hurt my eyes! Also, my good pal Wendy complained, and she was RIGHT!
I need you People to FOCUS. FOCUS on the Qte, and not be DISTRACTED! [shifty eyes]
Now... BACK TO WORK!
[whip crackingk]
We've updated CuteCast, a compilation of YOUR bestest, cutest, anerablest videos, all in one place! We scour YouTube, so you don't hafta. Like always, you can still submit your favorite vids, but ruh-member, only the finest will be incluuuuuuded! [singsong]
CHECK OUT CUTECAST
SUBSCRIBE TO CUTECAST
Your humble Cuteologist, diligently gathering cuteness,
-Meg
P.S. I'm told CuteCast makes a great baby sitting treat ;) As in: "If you're really good, you can watch Moshi-hamster eat broccoleeeee!"
Dear authors of "100 Blogs We Love",
Thank you for including Cute O in your 100 Blogs We Love List. Here at C.O. headquarters, we ALWAYS aim for giving you the "most bang for your click" [double guns]
Being on the same list as Fake Steve Jobs has really made our day.
XO,
Meg
I'd like to hire a contract developer! That's right! There are some improvements we'd like to make to the site. Know anyone?
Ideally, this person would:
• Know the TypePad/Moveable Type platform backwards and fo'wards
• Have experience with custom Typepad template development
• Kick ass in the coding depahtment
• Be available ASAP!
• We will pay in puppies or US dollars, your preference
Write back! meg [at] frostdesign.net, serious inquiries onleh!
XO,
Meg
HEY Everyone! It's Summer!
Fergit waiting for summer solstice, it's 90 degrees in San Francisco, and that means only one thing: a NEW BACKGROUND IMAGE for the site!
Wooooooo! Come on in, the water—she is fine.
XO,
El Managemento
WHERE MAH PEEPS AT!???
Hmm? Whaa?
...Oh. Sorries.
As the cliché goes, we've been up to our eyeballs in alligators. (Hmm, maybe shoulda used that as the photo? Dunno. Can't think yet.) Wasn't what you'd call a relaxing weekend. Updates a-comin' though. This one's from the San Francisco Chronicle again... gotta love 'em. Photo of Mei Xiang snapped by Ron Edmonds (AP).
Friday Happy Hour chat today, People!
Join us at the C.O. Chat room
at:
6PM EDT!
3PM PDT!
See you then! [Clinking of beer glasses sound]
Hi. The name's Professor McGuinulator. I have a—er—request of sorts. [Snorts into hanky] You see, there is this online survey I'd like to, er, ask you to fill out. [More snorting and shuffling of papers]
It has, er, fascinating questions in it, like; 'what's your favorite animal?' And 'do you have a current passport?' Heh. You can even skip questions if you want to—the first page is the most important. I might grade you as a 'C' if you do that, though.
Vanessa C.; bee-boo-boo-bee-bee-boo-boo! [scientific console sounds]
Our Sthuper Sthecret Rules just got BoingBoinged. Oh, the hilarity!
Here you can see all the examples of LOLSpeak.
I wonder why they didn't just show the Glossary!?
That's what I'm EFFING TALKING ABOUT!
People, you're ridiculous.
THANK YOU for voting (with the baby stoat) for CuteOverload for the Webbys. We swept the 'Weird' category thanks to you and the esteemed judges on the Esteemed Esteemersons Webby committee.
Rawkin'.
Vote vote vote!
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DO EET!
Q: Do you dwell into the dark side a lot? Q: Really? 
Q: Yeah. I would have just thought, you know, gothic stuff… -Excerpt from Joblo.com interview |
Rose, this one is for you, via sender-inner Kristin D.:
And behold, the top mag on my nightstand...
Dewds, I don't know what is going on with the site, but it's slower than Snailio Iglesias. You can almost hear the site go: "ehn! ehn! ehn!"
We're working on a solushe and hope to be back and speedy in no time. In the meantime, I suggest getting a fresh cup of coffee while the page loads. ;)
-Meg
What is going ON!? It's like voting season all over the place. There is only one thing left to do. And that is to VOTE VOTE VOTE!
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