Outrage, new poll, caption contest voting
Well, we knew it would happen. As soon as this morning’s new Smells Like Yukon segment “Knock It Off” aired on CBC, officials from the Yukon Quest were on the phone to register their bitter protest that we would dare to harm even one hair on the Yukon Coat of Arms’ husky dog–and just days before this year’s race is about to start. We expect that Tourism Yukon and perhaps the Yukon’s Commissioner may have similar complaints, but we’ve taken the phone off the hook.
On the upside, Alaska governer Sara Palin did Skype us to discuss the intriguing possibility of replacing the malamute husky with an Alaskan husky–or possibly a section of pipe. Discussions are ongoing.
As usual, we have released a new online poll related to the segment. It suggests about 20 great activities that the Yukon’s malamute might focus on in its “retirement” days. But what will really grab you is the absence of one suggestion that was simply too risque and controversial to publish.
The Behind the Sounds features for “Knock It Off” have also been posted to the site. This includes a rambling essay about dogs, a segment script, and several outtakes, including a candid heart-to-heart between Mark and his father.
As if all this wasn’t enough, you can cast your votes for the winner of Caption Contest #12. The polls will remain open until Friday morning, at which point we hope to have a clear Democratic winner that all Republicans can then proceed to rally against in the most malicious ways imaginable.
Good day.