Friday, April 25, 2008

Get the coon in the shot damnit!


Then get it back to its wrangler, dismantle the tripod and lights and get the kid in hair and makeup. Quick, big daddy, pack his tambourine and cap and throw him in the car: the Shiners are booked at the hotel down the street and he's not gonna stay this cute forever. Mama's got some s'ploiting to do!
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40 comments:

  1. Aunt BeckyApril 25, 2008 at 10:37 PM

    That's an awesome picture, dude. Seriously cool.

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  2. Mighty Morphin' MamaApril 25, 2008 at 10:38 PM

    hee hee. Cute shot!

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  3. AnonymousApril 25, 2008 at 10:40 PM

    Nice shot. :)

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  4. flutterApril 25, 2008 at 10:41 PM

    gahhhhh cuuuuuuute!

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  5. josetteplank.comApril 25, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    LOL!!!
    Great shot!

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  6. Mary LynnApril 25, 2008 at 10:48 PM

    Great photo!

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  7. tommieApril 25, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    how cute...please tell me that thing is behind a glass

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  8. Burgh BabyApril 25, 2008 at 11:03 PM

    That is a rockin' photo!

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  9. KGApril 25, 2008 at 11:04 PM

    Awesome! That raccoon is so much cooler when it's not . . . you know . . . all stiff and sad on the side of the road.

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  10. painted maypoleApril 25, 2008 at 11:56 PM

    we have one of those (coons, not cute little boys) in our backyard... our cat tried to launch itself through the window to attack it this evening.

    very funny, by the way. ;)

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  11. MandyApril 26, 2008 at 12:36 AM

    ha ha ha ha ha...

    you s'ploit away girl!

    have a great weekend!

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  12. AllmyckeApril 26, 2008 at 3:06 AM

    Giggle!
    This post ought to appear in the G&M in answer to the detractors who were given free rein after that article had appeared.

    And oh - great picture!

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  13. LauraApril 26, 2008 at 4:02 AM

    AWESOME PHOTO!!!!

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  14. AnonymousApril 26, 2008 at 7:25 AM

    Is that thing real, or stuffed? I find taxidermied animals are SO much more cooperative in photos...

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  15. oda41143 MissyApril 26, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    RAcoons are evil. I hate them. Your son is adorable, but the coon makes me shivver. I have too many of them in my neighborhood. I swear that they are out to eat me.

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  16. Mental P MamaApril 26, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    Well, s'ploit away is what I say.

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  17. ChelleApril 26, 2008 at 8:33 AM

    Love the shot, and your commentary even more! :)

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  18. AnonymousApril 26, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    What a great shot! Thanks for stopping by my blog! :-)

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  19. AnonymousApril 26, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    Sweet shot!

    I'm all about 'sploiting the good shots ;)

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  20. kittenpieApril 26, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    You mean the raccoon? You're right - he's only cute on that side of the glass.

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  21. a kellyApril 26, 2008 at 11:19 AM

    Comedic genius turn of phrase!
    Great hair (your guy...not the coon)!!

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  22. TaniaApril 26, 2008 at 11:25 AM

    Uh oh. Expect comments from some irate raccoons who now need therapy after being exploited this way.

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  23. Janice @ Mom On The RunApril 26, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    Great exploiting - I wonder who will need more therapy? Graham or the 'coon?

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  24. JeniferApril 26, 2008 at 12:23 PM

    Who was more surprised?

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  25. AnonymousApril 26, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    hehe That is a cute picture!

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  26. Kamis KhlopchykApril 26, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    That is one bold racoon. And one sweet boy!

    :-)

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  27. GenaApril 26, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    I love that picture! We used to have raccoons come up on our deck and eat apples we left for them. That was before children and before I learned they were a big rabies carrier! Who knew?

    P.S. I'm glad you're ahead of your time. I love reading your blog. I just wish I had more time to read and more time to comment. Keep up the good work.

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  28. AprilApril 26, 2008 at 4:27 PM

    picture perfect :)

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  29. Are You Serious!April 26, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    ♡ Great picture!!!

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  30. AnonymousApril 27, 2008 at 12:15 AM

    What a great shot!!

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  31. AnonymousApril 27, 2008 at 3:56 AM

    Geez, why all the trouble with hotel rooms and bars when you could just stand him on the street corner? Oh yeah- darn DYFS getting in the way of exploitation ;) ;) ;)

    I started reading Erma Bombeck at age 10. I still do.

    Great shot :) Pretty neat that your son is not scared. It looks like he is reaching out for better contact.

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  32. KathyLikesPinkApril 27, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    What a great shot!!! No reflection on the glass - no red eye on the raccoon - wow! Nicely done.

    It looks like they're ready for a big hug!

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  33. KarenApril 27, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    He looks fascinated. What another fun day!

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  34. Woman in a WindowApril 27, 2008 at 10:49 AM

    My 80 pound lab looked EXACTLY like this last night when he flew through the air to attack me...erm, I mean, give me love. Great pic!

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  35. BlondeMomBlog (Jamie)April 27, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    LOL! Now if you can get Graham AND the coon to play tambourine together you'll make a fortune! ;)

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  36. BrittanyApril 27, 2008 at 9:48 PM

    Everyone is saying how cute this photo is...while when I saw it I thought "OH MY GOSH, that is SCARY!" What a big ol' coon!!!

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  37. TexashollyApril 27, 2008 at 10:36 PM

    Very impressive shot!

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  38. VictoriaApril 28, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    Love. It! But that coon is HUGE.

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  39. Val CoxApril 28, 2008 at 11:06 PM

    what a sweet photo!

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  40. KristinMay 4, 2008 at 1:34 PM

    That is great! I saw you on Mommy Cracked comments! Had to come get a gander at your blog. lol

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