Wednesday, July 22, 2009

First Michael, Now This...

We've had a rash of celebrity deaths lately, but none so disturbing as the announcement today that the Taco Bell dog has passed away, victim of a massive stroke. Just 15 years old! Too young to die!

I mean, Gidget was a real cultural icon. No dog since Spuds McKenzie (remember him?) received so much attention. Having your own Taco Bell dog in your handbag became a status symbol -- just ask that pillar of good taste, Paris Hilton.

Only now do we learn that despite the heavily-accented Latino voice, the pup was really a bitch. There's something creepily ironic there, but I haven't yet figured it out.

I wonder if the survivors, and their lawyers, are fighting over her fortune. Who will take care of the children? Is it true there is tape of the pooch's comeback commercial? Let the bidding begin...

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