Ronald Grouse, the director of Park media's Month Without Metaphor, has taken Park media to task over what he describes as the manipulation of their readership "in the style of advertisers." In a scathing editorial this morning, The Avian Messenger’s chief political analyst criticized Park publications, calling them "complicit with advertisers" in their descriptions of products, places, and events. Grouse, who has only been at the helm of … [Read all...]
Breaking News
OTD in 2013—Transport problems caused Spring’s tardy arrival: PWO
The Park Weather Office finally has offered a response to Animals' complaints about the delay in the arrival of Spring weather this year. But it's not an explanation that is satisfying to many. In the statement released yesterday, the PWO says that transport difficulties were responsible for Spring's tardiness. The statement, which was issued to all media, read in part: "We would like to inform Park Animals that, after a lengthy investigation, … [Read all...]
OTD in 2012—”Mating Dance Blues” are real, says expert
If "woe is me" describes the way you're feeling after Sunday's Mating Dance, take heart. A new study shows that at least a third of those who attend mating events such as Sunday's dance suffer some kind of psychological letdown in the days and weeks that follow. The results of the study, which was conducted by Dr. Chloris Cougar at the University of West Terrier's School of Medicine, also suggest that finding the right mate may be more … [Read all...]
OTD in 2014—Toe-Hair Contest winners have “bright futures,” while losers struggle: study
A week after The Park hosted its 19th annual Toe-Hair Contest, a new study out of the University of West Terrier's School of Medicine confirms what many have observed, but few will admit: winners of the unique competition go on to have, as one researcher put it, "bright futures," while contest losers experience abnormally difficult struggles in their lives. "It's perplexing, but our numbers confirm our long-held suspicions, which were based on … [Read all...]
More Park News
OTD in 2013—Excuse me, Meister…I have a job for you!
Here's the scoop, straight from the mouth of Chuck the Guck Man: Guck is back and it's bigger than ever! The only problem is, there's not much of it available at the moment. "It's not often that a … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2017—Bedfellows’ singer pleads at Mating Dance: “Help me save my family!”
Hugo Percevejo, backing singer with the group PolyTICKS and The Bedfellows, has asked for our help to save the members of his family who reside outside The Park. In an impassioned plea at … [Read All About It Here...]
OTD in 2013—Funding cuts, ignorance threaten Barkettes’ legacy: CMA
The Canine Music Association is pulling no punches in its most recent criticism of The Park's underfunding of cultural endeavours. In the latest issue of its newsletter, which is sent to CMA members … [Read All About It Here...]
Accolades from Margaret Atwood
The Mammalian Daily “Lightens The Morning Cup o’ Gloom,” says Margaret Atwood
