Posted on 12/23/2024 9:36:40 AM PST by ChicagoConservative27
Saturday Night Live veteran Dana Carvey, who was known for his impression of President George H.W. Bush on the sketch show, once had an interaction that the late politician didn't find very funny.
"So I'm in the White House having dinner, my wife and I, with George senior, the president of the United States at the time, and his wife Barbara," Carvey recalled on a recent episode of his podcast, Superfly, cohosted by David Spade. "And the dog, Ranger, kept coming around looking for food. So I was kinda sneaking some food to the dog."
"And then at one point the president just said, 'Don't feed the dog,'" Carvey shared, taking on Bush's voice.
The comic's response to the presidential scolding? "I literally said, 'Yes, sir,'" he admitted, noting in his defense that the dog was "so cute."
The SNL star famously impersonated the politician regularly while Bush occupied the Oval Office from 1989 to 1993. In fact, he won an Emmy in 1993 for his role in Saturday Night Live's Presidential Bash.
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That’s BS. But you should not feed another persons dog at the dinner table or over the fence.
I have had dogs of my own since I bought my first house in 1966. I never have to “rinse a plate” for the dishwasher dog(s) take that chore. They always know that the “LAST BITE” is theirs.
They get fed kibble-—never canned food. Vet regularly sees my dogs, as she is a MOBILE vet for large animals & always takes care of ranch dogs.
Never have had a sick dog—lost them to old age. One Aussie heeler was 17 1/2. Still independent to her last breath. Chased after a doe & fawn one day when I was on a training ride -—couldn’t get her to come back. Rode the 28 mile training ride without her-—and back to TRUCK/TRAILER and she was grinning under the truck. Creek right there-—But she didn’t repeat that stunt Current Rott mix I found at the pound is a constant shadow-—and is VERY GENTLE taking any food.
I have never had any dog-—out of about 17 over the years—refuse the dog food.
But they all have been spoiled. From 1984 to 2004, dogs have gone with me on training rides....6 miles & up. As long as there is enough water-—they have a good time. When the ponds are full of frogs——THAT IS AN EXTRA TREAT....making the frogs disappear!!!!!!
ONE of my Labradors LOVED bananas.
When I made banana bread at Christmas time for gifts-—He would sit at the entrance to the kitchen & run a drill string to the floor. But he KNEW he would get some.
It’s odd what they like, and even what they don’t.
I’ve never had a cat who didn’t like tuna - before. One I have now won’t touch it.
NO-—BUT THEY RIDE IN STATION WAGONS & LOVE DOING IT.
MY ROTT mix HS a nick name:
ROAD TRIP.
Cannot pick up the keys without his immediate running to the car.
All of my dogs lived at least 15 years and I fed them everything
My last Black Lab was a gentleman always. The one thing he could NOT resist was sweet potatoes; he would swipe one from the pantry and devour it quickly in case he was reprimanded before he could finish it. The red Jeep was his; I only got to drive it because he could not. Dang, I do really miss him!!
Very nice - an abundance of riches :-)
There is just no good friend like a dog
They just want to be your buddy and if you’ve got some food for them, then they’re really excited
My last one was a small guy that was mainly my Mom’s (RIP) dog
He could NOT wait for me to get back - I couldn’t even get the door open fully because he wanted to get his face in the opening door to see me the second I arrived
That’s because he always got love and praise from me unless he was really bad which was rare
[BUT THEY RIDE IN STATION WAGONS & LOVE DOING IT.]
Everybody loves to be seen in the Family Truckster
You think you hate it now......
You think that these dogs know The Commodores?
What we should learn for our faithful companions...
~ Love unconditionally.
~ Be forever faithful and loyal.
~ Never pretend to be someone you’re not.
~ When your loved one comes home, run to greet them with joy.
~ Appreciate attention from others and let their touch thrill you.
~ If what you want is buried, don’t stop digging until you find it.
~ Find peace in the simple joy of a long walk.
~ Take every opportunity to go for a joyride.
~ Let the fresh air and wind in your face be pure bliss.
~ When you’re happy, dance and wag your entire body.
~ Run, romp, and play every day.
~ Delight in taking naps.
~ Stretch before rising.
~ On warm days, just lie back for a while in the grass.
~ On hot days, lie back for a while under a shady tree.
~ Never bite when a purposeful growl will suffice.
And most importantly,
~ When someone you love is having a bad day, sit close, be silent, and gently nuzzle them.
It would be great if we would just live our life like our dogs, huh?
But in my experience that is a good thing, and tends to keep the dog trim and fit into an older age, with less wear on their joints. I have had dogs where had I not fed them human food, they would have been blimps in old age, and then I would have had to force them on a diet by only giving them a cup of dog food, and they still would get no human food, all of which would have made them miserable.
Instead they were delighted with human food treats, and then restricted their own primary diet-eating to a super-healthy amount which kept them lighter and put less stress on their joints in old age.
I believe we all should understand and teach etiquette!
Carvey was breaking a long established though now widely forgotten etiquette rule. Most of etiquette is forgotten and what little is remembered is maligned by the selfish.
The reason has to do with training the dog. The canine cannot fully flourish until he knows his master and has learned the behaviors that please and are expected. Disregard of the rule is not only rude to the host but is also rude TO THE DOG!
But get permission. If the owner knows nothing about fascinating and complicated long term dog training strategies he won’t care. I think this principle applies to hunting dogs, trackers and other working dogs especially guard dogs.
Please pardon my ignorance. I would appreciate if experienced dog trainers would correct me with my thanks.
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