Stop already!

Jennifer O. responded below: the doggy's name is Kibble. He doesn't need a name anymore! Stop it! Are you trying to confuse him? What's wrong with you people?

In all seriousness: Thanks for all the suggestions!

K.L.

We like cute animal pictures, Gromit. One photo a day really isn't that big of an imposition, is it?

I think the real question is: What do you have against cute animal pictures? And by extension, What do you have against cute animals? Are you going on record as being anti-warm, cuddly puppies?

I'm very, very disappointed in you, Gromit.

K.L.

Sorry Yvonne! Fixing this now.

Sorry, folks. We've solved the problem that was causing it to freeze. Thanks for alerting us on this!

KL

Very sorry for missing this on Friday. Had an extra quote mark in the link. Apologies to all -- except Rob Anderson, who I'm always happy to irritate.

Kerry Lauerman

Your comments suggest you're a real braniac, that's for sure.

But it looks like someone needs to read the About Video Dog explanation we posted at the very start of this project. It very clearly states that this will be a place for, among things: "homemade videos, local news media atrocities and stupid pet photos."

And, sadly, if you keep reading, you'll learn that: "We are not trying to entertain, or otherwise appeal to Chrzanka. In fact, we'd appreciate it if Chrzanka did not come to Video Dog at all. This is not for Chrzanka. Chrzanka, if you're reading this, please just go away."

Sorry, but it helps to read the fine print!

Did it really keep you from enjoying the nice little film? Don't be such a killjoy.

K.L.

I was trying to draw attention to a talk show we like, not trying to denigrate the (obviously crappy and low-quality) talk shows you watch. Buck up!

KL

You caught me -- DriveTime is not the only talk show we like. I love talk shows -- I've already sat through several today (Ellen, and tapes of Stewart and Colbert). We profile them all the time, really love them. Even, I bet, some of your favorite shows.

Calling DriveTime the only talk show worth watching (in the headline, I might ad, not in the actual post) was a bit of a joke. But you certainly shouldn't take it personally.

K.L.

Where did we identify the Beeb as a "cable news"? We compared the cabbie's performance to a cable news stuffed shirt. Trust us, we know it's not a U.S. cable channel -- they talk too damn funny!

I had not seen the deck to that piece -- I wrote the post, not the display copy for it. Still, it doesn't say "here's an example of cable news," and its point is correct: the cabbie's appearance underlines how easy to go on interview news shows and bluff your way through. The post makes that point pretty clearly. So. . . still not sure of what you're worked up about. (Also, it appeared on BBC's 24-hour news channel -- about as close an approximation to American cable news that you'll find.)

I read lots of McLuhan in college, too (we're both so smart!) but I promise: I'm genuinely not trying to replicate him in 30-word blog posts. I really just thought it was a great clip.

KL

I tried to be more tactful than Sandra M's friend Kathy. But, yes, essentially I think she's right!

KL

Your posts always fill me with such admiration. Any joker can sign his name to a post -- it takes great courage to not publicly take credit for such sparkling insights into the human condition. What restraint you have not signing your name, knowing the heaps of praise and possible fame that could follow! Bravo, anonymous. Bravo!

Sorry for the delay in responding to this thread -- no excuses, we just didn't check in.

Unfortunately, this was an older video that we couldn't compress in our usual QuickTime format. It is viewable in QT, but you do need the most recent version.

Should you have trouble again, don't hesitate to email directly the HELP email: videodog@salon.com -- or to me, kerry@salon.com.

Best,

KL

Sorry for the delay in responding to this thread -- no excuses, we just didn't check in.

Unfortunately, this was an older video that we couldn't compress in our usual QuickTime format. It is viewable in QT, but you do need the most recent version.

Should you have trouble again, don't hesitate to email directly the HELP email: videodog@salon.com -- or to me, kerry@salon.com.

Best,

KL

IFC had it as its featured video, but now it seems to have disappeared entirely.

This should work better: http://images.worshiptheglitch.com/EP3LettersFromHenry.swf

Best,

KL

Hey folks,

Sorry to catch you off guard -- those ads went up earlier than they were supposed to. But don't worry -- this is not an extra ad. The videos before Video Dog will take the place of the site pass you usually need to watch or click through to get access to Salon. If you're a premium subscriber, you shouldn't see any ads at all.

Email us directly -- videodog@salon.com -- if you have any Tech problems with the ads.

Sorry again for the confusion!

KL

Our Tech folk assure me that those subscribed into Premium should not be seeing the ads. Are you sure you're logged in? (It's different from just logging in to write a letter.)

Try, and if it persists, email: premiumhelp@salon.com

They're standing by to help.

KL

I like all of your ideas, and we may be sending some staffers to some Arthur Miller dance classes to fulfill your request (Tim Grieve -- talk about two left feet!). As for Jaan Pehechaan Ho, we usually only perform it at old folks' homes and elementary school assemblies. If we ever tape a performance, though, we'll definitely make it available on Video Dog!