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You are here: Home / Diary / In With the Outtakes (Plus a Few Handy Tips)

In With the Outtakes (Plus a Few Handy Tips)

November 3, 2014 By: Summer Samba58 Comments

My human stumbled in from her MeowWorld weekend to find the house cold and the heater broken. Plus she’s exhausted so I thought I would go easy on her and just ask her to dig up some outtakes to share today. It’s been a month since the last batch and quite a few have piled up! I even have some tips for you, so I think it is a good way to start the week!

I do think it's a pretty cool trick!

As you know, I am always practicing good faces for when I am being judged at a cat show. Here is another no-no — no parlor tricks! Judges are not impressed when you show them you can curl your tongue. Also it’s important to make sure there is no food on your nose… but it’s your human’s job to make sure that does not happen.

I'm surprised I didn't put a crick in my neck!

One thing that does appeal to everyone, whether they are a judge or a regular human, is the kitten head tilt! But there are times when you can take it too far, like I did here.

I do think maybe I need a stylist

I was not being a diva about having to wear last season’s dress. Honest!

Don't worry, I did not bite my human's fingers like Binga does

When a blogging kitty reviews treats, it is important to show lots of enthusiasm if the treats are good… but you have to be careful not to be too enthusiastic. Being vicious does not make treats look delicious. (Somebody told me that if it rhymes, it is easier to remember!)

Although toys DO have a flavor!

Speaking of delicious — I was not planning on eating that toy, no matter what my face says.

I'm not sure how this power will save the world

Did you know that I am training to be a super hero? I am learning a new power: how to stretch my body into epic proportions!

Well, I tried, so it is not MY fault!

Lastly, my human brought home some Halloween costumes that she found on sale at PetSmart, and every last one was a fail! This was the only one that even got photographed. Isn’t it the most awkward-looking thing ever? I think those appendages in the back were supposed to be wings. It was really uncomfortable looking. I tried to be game about it, but if you look closely, you can see I think it was a really dumb idea.

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Comments

  1. Kitties Blue says

    November 5, 2014 at 7:30 am

    Your outtakes are better than most photos Mom uses. We think you are adorable in all of them. The food on the nose is our favorite. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  2. Gattina says

    November 4, 2014 at 2:47 am

    You look gorgeous in your Halloween dress ! I would find myself in a hospital if I would try to put a dress on my cats, lol ! Arthur accepts a hat but only when he is in a very deep sleep !

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  3. Basil says

    November 4, 2014 at 1:56 am

    That stretch photo is just amazing – look how long you are!

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  4. Mark's Mews says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:40 pm

    Your out-takes are better than some of our in-takes. Great supercat move in that one pic!

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  5. Clooney says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    Summer you are so very adorable, what fun outtakes!

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  6. Lone Star Cats says

    November 3, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    No such thing as too much head tilt.

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  7. Marty the Manx says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    Great out takes! Love the supersnake tail! You still make the out takes look adorable though 🙂
    Marty

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  8. BeadedTail says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    The head tilt made our mommy squee!

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  9. Sometimes Cats Herd You says

    November 3, 2014 at 5:37 pm

    Funny outtakes. Your body looked so long in that one, you were like a ferret!

    The head peep really enjoyed seeing your human this weekend at BarkWorld. She said to tell you thank you for letting her come all that way without you so she could have time to visit!

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  10. Katnip Lounge says

    November 3, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    Summer, you are such a good sport! We hope you and your Human have found a nice toasty hotel room to wait out the furnace repairs.

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  11. Raven says

    November 3, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    Amazing head tilt! And you turned into a ferret for that one photo. You are a talented girl Summer.

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  12. Laila and Minchie says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    Great out takes! We bet you have a lot of fun messing up photos your mom tries to take.

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  13. Derby and Ducky says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    No way we would allow costumes. EVER.

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  14. Austin Towers says

    November 3, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    Outtakes? What outtakes? They all look purrfect to me, Summer!! 😉

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  15. Cathy Keisha says

    November 3, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Dunno,Summer, I only saw one, maybe two, fails. You look perfectly cute in all the others.

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  16. Flynn says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    I like all your out takes Summer. Your head tilt is super cute.

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  17. The Florida Furkids says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    Those are great outtakes!! Don’t tilt your head too much…you might fall over.

    Thanks for helping us celebrate Raz’s Gotcha Day.

    The Florida Furkids

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  18. Jo-Anne says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    I liked these photos even if you didn’t look too pleased in some of them

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  19. Crepes says

    November 3, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    Was that last one really an outtake? You look so well posed, Summer. – Crepes.

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    • Summer Samba says

      November 3, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      I was fine… the costume was the outtake, MOL!

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  20. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:57 am

    Those are some pretty great outtakes, Summer. We like that extreme head tilt!

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  21. The Swiss Cats says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:54 am

    Lovely outtakes ! We hope the heater gets fixed as fast as possible ! We should train our head tilt, Mum is totally melting seeing yours ! Purrs

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  22. LP says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Summer , you are adorable in that costume and that head tilt is the right amount of adorable to us! 🙂 Hope it warms up in your home soon and tell your human to rest up a bit if she can 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  23. Carlos the cat says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:42 am

    Those were great outtakes, and good tips! My secretary thinks the kitty head tilt is so sweet, you weren’t overdoing it at all! I think I should try to do that head tilt more often, it might get me some nice treats…

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  24. Nerissa's Life says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:22 am

    The kitten head tilt? Oh yeah… Charms ’em EVERY time.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  25. MamaLisa says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:21 am

    Great outtakes! Love, love, love the superhero shot!

    ~MamaLisa

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  26. Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascal says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:11 am

    I think you never can tilt your head to much 😀

    XOXO

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  27. Marg says

    November 3, 2014 at 11:04 am

    We like that head tilt Summer. Too bad the judges would think it was to much. Looks good to us. We do like all the pictures of you. Hope your heater got fixed. Poor tired Mom.

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  28. jmuhj says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:22 am

    Well, but you DO look divine in orange, Ms. Summer.

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  29. Punapippuri says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:20 am

    We love the out takes – they are so real!
    And we agree – no costumes. You have such patience putting up with them.

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  30. Caren Gittleman says

    November 3, 2014 at 10:11 am

    pawtastic outtakes! Sorry about the heater but there is an UP side, be glad you don’t live in the North! 😉

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  31. Athena says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:52 am

    We think you still look amazing in all those pics, Summer!

    Purrs xx
    Athena and Marie

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  32. Glogirly and Katie says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Deer Summer,

    I got to meet your human at MeowWorld! Fortunately for me she didn’t bring any last year’s OR this year’s dresses for me to wear. No wings either. Maybe that’s why you’re stuck with all that stuff. But it looks like you’re being a very good sport about it. That always gets me some chicken.

    love,
    Waffles

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  33. Layla Morgan Wilde (Cat Wisdom 101) says

    November 3, 2014 at 9:35 am

    What a wild three days eh? I wish I could have spent more time with your mom. Hope all is toasty soon. Concats on your win!

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  34. Angel AbbyGrace says

    November 3, 2014 at 8:55 am

    We loved the super hero you turned into photograph!

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  35. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    November 3, 2014 at 8:54 am

    I don’t think you can take a bad photo Summer

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  36. madi and mom says

    November 3, 2014 at 8:25 am

    SUMMER YOUR OUTAKES QUALIFY FOR PURRFECTION IN OUR WOLD. YOU ARE JUST ABOUT TOO CUTE FOR WORDS. NO HEAT…OH MY CATS …DO YOU OFTEN NEED HEAT IN LA?
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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    • Summer Samba says

      November 3, 2014 at 8:34 am

      Even though the thermostat says 63, it is really in the 50s inside the house, and my human had to turn the hot water on in the shower for 20 minutes to warm up the bathroom before she could get undressed to shower and wash her hair.

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  37. Ellen Pilch says

    November 3, 2014 at 8:00 am

    I don’t think you could take a bad picture if you tried. I am no judge, but I love the tongue curl and the head tilt.

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  38. selina says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:41 am

    Summer do you ever even take an average picture??? The kitten head tilt was MomKatt’s pick!

    Have a great week cutie!

    Purrz!
    Selina

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  39. sheena.davies says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:31 am

    Dear Summer.You always look beautiful even in your outtakes!!Cold in California??? NEVER!!Love and hugs SheenaXXX

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  40. Fur Everywhere says

    November 3, 2014 at 7:20 am

    We enjoyed your outtakes, especially the kitten head tilt!

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  41. Grace says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:32 am

    Your outtakes are better than most kitties in-takes!

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  42. Fuzzy Tales says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:21 am

    We love the outtakes — outtakes are always fun! And your tips are terrific, Summer. Your super power is pretty cool, btw. 🙂

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  43. Melissa & Truffles says

    November 3, 2014 at 6:12 am

    Great outtakes, Summer!

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  44. The Island Cats says

    November 3, 2014 at 5:09 am

    Summer, we love your outtakes! They’re as good as our intakes. 😉

    We hope the heater gets fixed fast…though being in CA, cold shouldn’t be a huge problem for you.

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  45. Toby & Leia says

    November 3, 2014 at 4:02 am

    Oh no, bring back the warm air blower thingies!! We hope that gets fixed very quickly. We luffed the outtakes, honestly.

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  46. Brian says

    November 3, 2014 at 3:33 am

    We sure enjoyed those pretty Summer and we hope the cold goes away for you soon!

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  47. The Kitties of Purring Pines says

    November 3, 2014 at 2:36 am

    Great out takes!!!!

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  48. MR. Puddy says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:09 am

    Summer, I think it was not a bad deal !
    At da final, you get TREATS !!!!!
    Hear that ? TREATS 🙂
    xox

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  49. Georgia and Julie says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:07 am

    We like your outtakes.
    It’s good to know you make your Mom work hard to get the good pics 😉
    heehee
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

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  50. HaHnnah and Lucy says

    November 3, 2014 at 1:07 am

    We agree with you about your Halloween costume Summer – also we think it detracts from the lovely colour of your fur.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

    Reply
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