blind naked mole-rat lovin'

[verbminx]

I promised pictures of the very odd toy I bought tonight, and here it is (I took two and put the other under the lj-cut). His name is "Rufus" and he is apparently the Cute Animal Sidekick on the show Kim Possible, which I've never seen but now may be forced to check out. Because I really need to know some of the inner workings of the mind that thinks naked mole-rats are the appropriate small animal to be a Cute Animal Sidekick on children's television. I understand when the creator of something like the deliriously twisted comic Skelebunnies does a big feature on naked mole-rats (including a cute illustrated boardgame) in his zine, but Disney, I do not understand.

For comparison, check out some information on real naked mole-rats. They are quite mysterious and odd and sometimes sad little animals. One wonders: Are they moles, or rats? (the latter - sort of.) Why are they naked? Shouldn't someone make them little sweaters?

R U F U S

Comments

[spillshercoffee.livejournal.com]

Oh dear, that is the cutest thing with the exception, perhaps, of my stuffed pink baby walrus. There may be contention for the title. (must get pictures)
I have seen Kim Possible once or twice. I vaguely recall this little guy.

Thank you for the lesson on naked mole-rats. I am enlightened. If only I could knit something more exciting than a scarf.

[ragdoll.livejournal.com]

Kim Possible rocks. It's a great fun show about a teenage spy chick who saves the world every day while being a cheerleader, student and daughter (to two genius scientists). I've seen a bunch of episodes and they're very silly and very funny. Rufus belongs to Kim's nerdy best boy friend whose name escapes me at the moment -- but he's a good sidekick (the friend) with a great naked mole rat pal. I think episodes are available on video or DVD -- look for them.

[astroasis.livejournal.com]

Hey, he's cuuuuuute!

[tree]

oh my! i wanted to knit jumpers for the penguins! except, um, i cannot knit. i have tried, really. i'm just not coordinated enough.

[spooble.livejournal.com]

I actually like Kim Possible and may need a stuffed Rufus, myself.

[coconuthead.livejournal.com]

I don't know about naked mole rats themselves, but I am completely devoted to the naked mole rat expert in "Fast Cheap and Out of Control".

[purplecleo.livejournal.com]

::shrieks with delight:: I MUST LEARN TO KNIT! People say I'm crazy when I tell them animals deserve clothes too! ::eyes my pet rat thoughtfully::