Squeeeeeaky!
My mom wouldn't let us have a dog when I was growing up. I finally got a hamster, and named him Squeaky. I taught him how to do tricks, like somersaults over a pencil. He was very talented. And then my sisters took him outside and the neighbors' little girl sat on him.
This Kia Soul commercial reminded me of little Squeaky. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the 30-second version, which I liked better; just this one-minute version.
My favorite bit is when you see the little hamster paw tapping the side rest to the music.
That was really cute!
Poor Squeaky! That's too bad.
crella at March 22, 2010 1:49 AM
Rodentia has the toughest life, being foodstuff.
A friend a work once had a flying squirrel, trained to fly back to him when thrown in the air. His Dad sat on him, too.
Radwaste at March 22, 2010 2:23 AM
Like me a Kia -- good value for the money. We're on our second Kia van now. Not a big fan of their subcompacts or sedans though. Based on features, I like their Hyundai sisters a little better.
I never had a hamster growing up, but I remember thinking if I ever did get one, it would be fun to build a hugely elaborate Habitrail layout for it in the basement.
old rpm daddy at March 22, 2010 4:29 AM
I like the commercial, but the Soul? Not so much, I like my Kia Sorento much better. It's a little bigger, and I think it looks nicer. Not so boxy.
I had gerbils when I was a kid. Kinda like hamsters on with long tails. http://thegerbils.com/
Flynne at March 22, 2010 6:12 AM
..onLY with long tails. Need coffee!
Flynne at March 22, 2010 6:14 AM
I hate Kia's. They aren't that much less expensive to buy, and are more expensive to insure and repair.
momof4 at March 22, 2010 7:35 AM
On car forums, people will come on and ask for help selecting a car. They will say they have, um, three kids, and sometimes also take their friends to school activities. Then, there are the musical instruments. And, we mustn't forget the dogs. And, of course, we must have a vehicle that gets good gas mileage.
But, oh, horrors, I do not want a mini-van. Yukky! They do not match my self-image.
I tell them right out, you need to match your self-image to reality. You are a parent with three kids; dogs; musical instruments. If you wanted to be a bachelor or bachelorette, it's too late, hon! Minivans were designed and sell by the millions because they are exactly what parents need.
My kids are long gone, and we drive a Toyota Sienna. Best vehicle I ever owned in my life. Meets all our needs. Here in Mexico, we have brought 11 people home from church in it.
irlandes at March 22, 2010 8:55 AM
My sister bought her little girl a male hamster. She called to tell me about it, going on about it's cute little butt. When I stopped laughing I just had to tell her those weren't it's butt! Poor thing, she didn't want to hold it anymore after that.
Pricklypear at March 22, 2010 9:00 AM
That's funny! A little three-year-old boy came to our house once, and asked why one cat had a butt and one didn't :-D
crella at March 25, 2010 3:48 AM
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