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    Major Spoilers Question of the Day: Pop Culture Pet Edition

    Matthew PetersonBy 4 Comments1 Min Read

    As a child, I always wondered why nobody was confused at Sccoby-Doo and his extended family being able to talk.  (The Unified HB theory states that Dr. Benton Quest reverse-engineered talking pets from Smurf DNA in the late 50s.)  I always wanted a talkin’ animal, thanks to all the pop culture pet cartoons of my youth, even better if s/he also had magic powers or telekinesis…

    Now, I realize that’s ridiculous, theyd clearly be nanite-powers, leading to today’s domesticated query…

    The MS-QOTD (pronounced, as always, “misquoted”) also wouldn’t mind having Godzilla to cover my back, while we’re talking Hanna-Barbera, asking: Which pop culture pet would you most like to take home?

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    4 Comments

    1. DamienR on

      I wouldn’t mind hanging around with Mr. Peabody, but I suspect we may agree to disagree on the usage of the term ‘pet’..

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    2. Brenning Dragonbred on

      I was going to say a Digimon, but they aren’t really pets. Still, wouldn’t say no if I suddenly found myself partnered with one. Could be fun travelling the Digital World and running from danger.

      I’ll go with any version of K-9 from Doctor Who. I’ve wanted my own since I was a toddler. Faithful friend and I won’t have to train it not to pee all over the rug.

      Reply
    3. Mauther on

      Nibbler from Futurama. Proper name Lord Nibbler. He’s adorable, brilliant, courageous, honorable, and he poops solid dark matter. Best pet ever.

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    4. Malone_hasco on

      This is a tough one. Probably a gremlin, just to prove that the rules they come with are perfectly reasonable and don’t lead to disaster.

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