Swedish for animal erotica? IKEA’s Canadian division is taking it on the chin in recent days after their coveted 2007 catalogue began making its way to subscribers. Sadly I had ignored mine thus far and can’t take any credit for catching this, but most of you have probably heard of the “hind leg” by now. Today’s picture is expandable for those requiring a closer look. My take? While it doesn’t look like a leg, I’m pretty sure it is. Regardless, it’s no wonder how he found a career in show business. He’s quite clearly been sleeping his way to the epitome of dog acting: Canada’s IKEA catalogue. For their part, IKEA’s Canadian headquarters insist it’s not an altered photo in the style of, say, a few Disney movies; but nothing more than a dog’s leg. As Debbie McDowell, corporate communications manager, so eloquently puts it: “It’s that straightforward. The picture is unfortunate, but we hope our customers will see past the image and see how fantastic the other 364 pages in the catalogue really are.”
Perhaps the person most happy with this news is CNN anchor Kyra Phillips, who can now easily divert attention from her now public spat with her sister-in-law. If you hadn’t heard, a slight technical malfunction on Turner’s news yesterday saw Phillips’ bathroom visit and subsequent conversation played over a George Bush press conference. Checkitout.
Today’s Random Links
Lakehead launch an ill-advised assault on George Bush and Yale.. nice one..
If I didn’t already own an iPod, this would likely make me want one.
Impress the kids with ham: It’s what’s for dinner!
Top 10 stupidest “as-soon-on-TV” products.
Make your own virtual concert ticket!