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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Is Keyboard Cat The Next Great Street Artist?

If you haven't seen it, Exit Through The Gift Shop is the acclaimed 2010 indie documentary shot by famed street artist, Banksy. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and if you have any interest in Banksy, street art, or interesting documentaries in general, I highly recommend you check it out!

Keyboard Cat is currently involved in a new project called Exit Through The Pet Shop, a one-part video, one-part art exhibit experience, inspired by the film.

In this video, which will probably make more sense to you if you've seen the original documentary, we get a look into Bento the cat's life as a graffiti artist on the run.

In addition to the video, the project also includes a real-life collection of Keyboard Cat paintings by Charlie Schmidt, done in the style of famous pop and street art icons such as Andy Warhol and Shepard Fairey.

Below are just a few of my favorites from the collection, which are for sale along with a host of other Keyboard Cat works of art.

Click here to check out the rest of the paintings in the online gallery, and for info on how to buy!

Single White Feline

Jane is 29, single, and has a bit of a problem keeping a man in her life. Is it her love of cats that's causing the problem, or is it the other way around? Watch as Mr. Socks hilariously schemes to keep his mistress all to himself!

Via BuzzFeed

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Snooki Would Choose Her Cat Over Her Boyfriend

Can it be true? As much as Jersey Shore star Snooki loves her hot, tan, gorilla juiceheads, she revealed on Sirius/XM Radio last week that she wouldn't let a guy interfere with the close relationships she has with her pets. When pressed by The Morning Mashup host Rich Davis on if she'd pick her cats over a man, she replied, "Of course. I mean, [the boyfriend] will always be around. You never know when my cat's going to die."

Flawed logic, perhaps, but her heart is in the right place! Snooki currently has four furry BFFs - Her puppy, Gia, and three cats - Rocky, Tommy, and Vito.

Related: Snooki Is A Cat Lady

Vietnam Celebrates 'Year Of The Cat'

While many Asian countries such as China are busy preparing to usher in the lunar Year of the Rabbit this week, Vietnam is getting ready to celebrate the year of a very different furry four-legged creature: The Cat.

No one's really sure why the Vietnamese zodiac calendar replaces the bunny with a cat, but some believe it's as simple as a translation error.

As part of the new year's festivities, a feline fashion show was recently held in Hanoi, and many residents have been busy stocking up on kitties for their households. One woman at the market clutching two kittens to her chest told reporters, "They catch mice and they're like a child who brings happiness to the family. They're really smart and will follow whoever gives them food and takes care of them. They're just like children."

Check out the video above for the full report, and Happy New Year to everyone, no matter how you celebrate!

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Via NTD Television

Cat Cupcake Tuesdays

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Have you spotted any cute, beautiful, or creative cat-themed baked goods recently? Or maybe you've made some kitty culinary creations of your own? Please submit your sweet tips for Cat Cupcake Tuesdays to catsparella@gmail.com!

Monday, January 31, 2011

Quirky Cute: Kitty Paw Soap

Kitty Paws Shaped Soap - Kitty In The Window Soap, $3.95 a pair

I don't think I'd wash with these miniature bars of soap shaped like cat feet, but I do think they'd make a fun conversation piece for your soap dish!