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You are here: Home / Diary / Holiday Fashion Foul Up

Holiday Fashion Foul Up

December 6, 2011 By: Sparkle Cat38 Comments

When her human finds an old Christmas collar, it results in a serious holiday fashion foul that is anything but festive.

Several years ago my human got a horrible “festive” collar — and then promptly forgot about it. It wound up under a bunch of stuff on her desk and she didn’t find it until recently, when she began trying to clear up the mess that she calls “work.” By the time she found the collar, it was so old, the elastic was gone.

Do you know how many cat treats that could have bought?

That was $5.99 wasted! Or so I thought. My human was undaunted.

Can you see me in the back, looking disgusted?

Since it was clearly too big for me, she tried to put it on Binga. Not only was Binga unhappy about this, the collar was too big for her too.

The dog was too dumb to care.

She even tried putting it on the dog, but that was a waste of time because no one could even see it.

Maybe I should have run instead of shunned.

Seeing her dreams of a holiday photo op going to waste, she decided to try to get it on me once more. I pretended the thing didn’t exist. Unfortunately it did exist, and she managed to get it around my neck.

I am only giving it what it deserves.

I dashed off and led my human all over the house, only pausing… you know where! Maybe she should put this on a card.

Burying my human's dreams of a cool holiday photo.

She could caption this one, “Clean up on aisle one.”

It looks much better here than it did on me.

Bye-bye, stupid, misshapen Christmas collar. Don’t let the trash can lid hit you on the way out.

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  1. Slash & Bronzy says

    December 10, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    MOL! Oh dear… your Mom cornered you at the litterbox? Very sly of her!

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  2. Natalie says

    December 7, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    Oh, Sparkle. Your ‘tude makes me laugh out loud. Also, your human has some serious persistence!

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  3. Fin says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    Holy Cod it’s a horror show!!

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  4. BrucesMom says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:42 am

    Oh poor Sparkle. First your human expects you to wear a dawg collar, then has the gall to take a pic of you wearing it while purrforming a most “private” function. How / why do you put up with her? If our human tried to do anything remotely like that to us we would ……….we’ll talk later, Sparkle. Guess who just came into our office.
    Jasmine, Joey, Eddie and Rosie

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  5. Eric and Flynn says

    December 7, 2011 at 5:48 am

    Poor Sparkle, the indignity! Not only did she try to make you wear that collar, she even took a photo of you in the litterbox.

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  6. Spitty the Kitty says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    Sparkle, You have a definite flair for putting fashion EXACTLY where it belongs, MOL!

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  7. BeadedTail says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    Sparkle, we needed a laugh today! That was funny! We’re glad the collar is where it should be now – and should’ve been all along!

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  8. Abby says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    heeheheheheheeeeheeeeeeeee
    oh that was a good one Sparkle.
    You had the last word on that one and it was a great one.

    purrs
    >^,,^<
    ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

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  9. Clooney says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Oh theese one is a good one! We agree that would make one FUNNY holiday card!

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  10. Ratty says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    I think your human should go ahead and get you a collar just like it that fits. But that’s the human in me talking. We just can’t resist dressing you guys up for the holidays.

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  11. Callie (a.k.a. Trouble) says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    Wow, running to the litter box when Mommie gets out the flashy box – what an excellent idea – thanks, Sparkle!

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  12. Daisy the Curly Cat says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Oh Sparkle, you crack me up!

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  13. Penelope says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:16 pm

    Oh Sparkle!
    Did yous lacerate the pawparazzi for getting a picture of you doing your business? Me would!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  14. Little One says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:07 pm

    Your whole ordeal with the Christmas thing for your neck was not funny at all but boy did I get a chuckle.

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  15. Kitcaboodles says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Oh my giddy aunt, that picture of you in the litter box – especially the look on your face – is classic! What a thoughtful gift you left for your human in appreciation of the collar 😉

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  16. Anne says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Sparkle, I think you looked fabulous (although I have been known to dress up a kitty or 2 in my time so I might be biased)! I am sorry you didn’t like the collar but your human only wanted a fabulous holiday photo.

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  17. Prancer Pie says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:59 am

    Hahameow! Purrfect place fur the hideous thing! Now, haf a pawsum day!

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  18. mariodacat says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:30 am

    Good place for that collar. Your mom will have to think of something better for a photo op. Maybe you napping under the tree.

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  19. Random Felines says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:15 am

    We are so glad mom doesn’t try this with us – though she did say she thought the collar looked very nice on Binga. 🙂

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  20. Cheysuli says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Umm… wearing it in the litter box for a photo op certainly makes a statement.

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  21. Pricilla - Famous SpokesGoat says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:35 am

    It is a flattering color for you…..

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  22. Grace says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:27 am

    MOL !

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  23. Selina says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:55 am

    Sparkle! Did you EVER do the right thing “posing” in the litterbox! YES! Your hooman *should* use that on a Xmas card! And the expression on your face – priceless. I’d have had a very similar look, I think, were my MomKatt stupid enough to try that on ME.

    (No offense, but ya’ll’s dog looks like he/she would be happy to wear ANY silly holiday collar one chose! MOL No pride, I tell ya … )

    PURRS!
    Selina

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  24. Brian says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:32 am

    Hey, I think you look stunning in it! Want my chicken hat?

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  25. William says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:59 am

    Wow, how LUCKY that your mom forgot about that long enough for it to be unusable! Score!

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  26. Milo and Alfie says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:31 am

    😯 Oh the indignity of that collar ~ put the bitey on it for sure! xx

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  27. Hannah and Lucy says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:07 am

    We think you should have put the bitey on the collar before putting it in the litter tray.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  28. The Island Cats says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:18 am

    The only thing that collar is good for is whapping! It coulda made a great toy!!

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  29. Fisher says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:16 am

    Two things:
    1. I am inspired to clean off my desk. – Jobi
    2. Atta boy, Sparkle! – Fisher

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  30. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:58 am

    Thanks fur the laugh! The collar belongs in the litter box!

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  31. Marg says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:34 am

    Oh my COD that was so funny. Too darn funny. I do think you in the litter box would make such a great Xmas card. Especially the comment. Clean up on Aisle one. Thanks Sparkle for that great laugh.

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  32. Spunky Doodle and Manny says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:26 am

    We are glad our human does not get ideas for us to wear colors. Glad you were able to junk that thing, Sparkle! We think it looked best on the big woofie because it was least noticeable.

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  33. Fui, Suey and Lishy says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:19 am

    That was a brilliant holiday photo foul up, Sparkle. Well done! 🙂

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  34. Barb & TheDailyGs says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:09 am

    It seems perfect for Litterbox attire! hahahaha!

    PS. Looks like someone gets up as early as I!

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    • Sparkle says

      December 6, 2011 at 10:43 am

      You would be wrong there – we were just getting ready for bed!

      Reply
  35. Gattina says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:31 am

    I have the solution ! your mom should wear it herself ! But I have to admit you look great with it.

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  36. Mark's Mews says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:23 am

    We are SO truly sorry you hadda wear that. Is it possible ta bury it deep in the litterbox?

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  37. Fuzzy Tales says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Oh, Sparkle….OMC, we’re almost laughing too hard to type. That photo of you in the litter box…It would make a GREAT holiday card for the humour section!

    Reply

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