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| Ted Kennedy’s dog "Splash" to appear in children’s book |
| 2004-07-03 |
| By Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa, Boston Herald This is not a ScrappleFace parody. I repeat, this is not a ScrappleFace parody. EFL. Word on the Beltway is that Sen. Ted Kennedy’s Portuguese water pooch Splash (Has he no shame?) is about to make a Splash on the kiddie-lit front. Kennedy is in talks with publishers to write a children’s book that gives a dog’s-eye view of Washington based on the adventures of his loyal canine companion. Working title: "A Bridge Too Far." "A friend suggested he do the book and the senator thought it would be a really great way to educate kids about how our government works, specifically the Senate, if they looked at it through the eyes of Splash," [Kennedy spokesguy David] Smith said. The book is in its early stages and although Kennedy has spoken to a publisher, it’s not a done deal. So do stay tuned. Woof. Publication tentatively scheduled for the 35th anniversary of Chappaquiddick. |
| Posted by:Mike |
| #8 "Ice?" : Ted the Kennedy |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-07-03 9:11:14 PM |
| #7 I thought splash refered to the sound of vodka or gin hitting the ice cubes in the tumbler? |
| Posted by: anymouse 2004-07-03 9:06:45 PM |
| #6 drunk slobs first though.... |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-07-03 7:04:32 PM |
| #5 Splash is a Chappaquiddick Retriever that travels with Kennedy whenever he drives a car. It has been trained to pull young girls and drunk slobs out of any water obstacles that might be encountered. |
| Posted by: Anonymous5520 2004-07-03 6:44:47 PM |
| #4 How un-ironic that Ted's chosen breed of dog is a Portuguese water dog; I guess he expects all Kennedy's to be good swimmers, even their dogs. |
| Posted by: YukYuk 2004-07-03 6:23:44 PM |
| #3 In historical news, the deranged Mary Todd Lincoln spent much of her later life in seclusion, accompanied only by her faithful poodle, Ford. |
| Posted by: Atomic Conspiracy 2004-07-03 4:44:05 PM |
| #2 I'm sure he found the idea for the book at the bottom of a bottle. |
| Posted by: Chris W. 2004-07-03 2:50:07 PM |
| #1 lol! this in good post mike. :) |
| Posted by: muck4doo 2004-07-03 2:45:18 PM |