Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Who's Your Daddy?

MY DADDY AND ME

Who's your Daddy is a well known phrase. It is provocative slang, a much used comedy movie title, an aggressive slur, a line in a song and shows up in sports, media, music and everyday verbal exchanges.
The phrase itself stands out as a noteworthy lyric from the 1968 song
 "Time of the Season" by The Zombies:
"What's your name? 
Who's your daddy? 
Is he rich like me?"
for more examples
here is the link

THESE TWO
Since Paul retired in January 2016 he and Liam have become inseparable. What I once alluded to as a Bromance is now more like two soulmates. Paul talks to Liam. Liam talks back.
LIAM'S TURN TO TALK
Neither at the same time. One listens and leaves the scene. Liam rests for a bit then inches closer and barks directly at Paul. In your face conversational might be the vernacular for his method. Paul patiently tries to teach him to offer his paw. See below. More like grabbing the paw and shaking hands roughly
 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Who%27s_your_daddy%3F_(phrase)#Usage
NOT GIVING PAW
They also have a silent communication where they stare at each other. Think Vulcan Mind Meld.
SILENT FILMS
 When not talking they sit on each end of the couch. Paul's spot was mine for the first eight years of my retirement. He took it over when he retired. Liam then claimed the right end. If I approach Liam jumps up, crosses to the middle cushion and alerts Paul the intruder is here. If I attempt to sit Liam descends from his perch, travels around the cocktail table and sits on the couch arm. He is loud and persistent in his displeasure.
In Liam's world we are not supposed to be adjacent. He must be in the middle. He continues his tirade until I get up. Or until I leave. See below

THE USUAL POSITIONS
Though Liam's DNA test came back #fourdogsinone
Equal parts Dalmatian, beagle, dachshund, Irish Setter, he identifies with Paul and discounts the canine ancestry results
dog dna test
His Daddy is Paul.

Daddy Paul is somewhat of a scoffer at DNA results as well. He expected all German, being the first generation child of two German immigrants. No. Has 37% Brit.
ancestrydna.com
A perfect pair.



Inseparable

Seatmates
Soulmates

Woof, Woof