The Park Election Office (PEO) is scrambling to count all the votes cast in the November 7 election for Park Official Prognosticator of Spring (POPS) by midnight tonight in order to announce a winner before the hibernating community takes its leave for the Winter. In an early morning interview on TMD Radio, PEO head Gerritt Wezel said he and his team would "do anything" to avoid the situation that occurred three years ago, when the vote … [Read all...]
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OTD in 2012—Band’s new song, “Put a Leash on It” sparks controversy
The Park's Canine community is threatening to boycott all music by the controversial band, Les Chiens Débraillés, after the release yesterday of its new song, "Put a Leash on It." In an open letter to the band and its management and to the Canine Music Association (CMA), DoGGeD, a newly-formed group of "concerned Park Canines" wrote of their "dismay and feelings of dejection" when they heard the song. "We are writing to let you know that we … [Read all...]
OTD in 2015—Hibernating community breaks with tradition in Keeper of the Nut selection
Not even the cold rain that lashed The Park yesterday morning could dampen the enthusiasm of Malinda L. Hamster. The president of the Small Animal Hibernating Community (SAHC) could barely contain her joy as she stood amongst her peers and fellow citizens and surrendered the symbolic nut to Ekeoma L. Girraaf, elected 2016 Keeper of the Nut on November 11. “On this solemn occasion, I entrust this nut to you and entreat you to guard it and to … [Read all...]
OTD in 2013—”Hibernation Nation” enjoys its half-day in the sun
The sun shone brightly this morning as Malinda L. Hamster, president of The Park's Small Animal Hibernating Community (SAHC), surrendered the symbolic nut to 2014 Keeper of the Nut, Giuliana Imelda Lontra. "On this solemn occasion, I entrust this nut to you and entreat you to guard it and to keep it safe until such time as the hibernating community requests its return," the Hamster said as she offered the nut to Lontra. Lontra clutched the nut, … [Read all...]
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OTD in 2015—Holstein Fashion signals its intent to move into the hibernation market
Holstein Fashion, the parent company of Designs by Holstein, has signalled its intent to move into the hibernation market. In an announcement issued today, company president and CEO Balbina Ko … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2014—Pre-hibernation sales “brisk” as Park awaits results of POPS election
Hibernation outfitters and service providers are pleased with their sales thus far, according to the Park Association of Shops and Services (PASS). "2014 looks like a banner year and it comes as a … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2016—”We don’t count votes by species,” Park Election Office head tells media
Members of the media drew ire this morning from Park Election Office head Gerritt Wezel when they pressed him on the subject of Groundhog participation in Monday's election for Park Official … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood
