Ok Go: "White Knuckles"
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The Animal Talent
Some of you might be interested in knowing a little more about each of the animals in the video, so here they are!
We spent several weeks selecting the perfect combination of looks for this video, and of course picking dogs that would enjoy the high energy environment. During the selection process, we put headshots up on the wall. At some point everyone started writing on post-it notes who they looked like, and giving them mock awards which I have included below.
| Riot |
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Poodle mix 5 years old |
Her name sums up life with her. She is one of those animals who is always happy, always ready to try something new. Truly a large high-energy dog in a small body. She loved all her behaviors in the video, but was perhaps most fond of perching on Damian's butt. Voted: Best Kisser Looks Like: Suzanne Somers |
| Spike |
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Jack Russell 6 years old
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A typical Jack Russell, Spike loves to leap
and play. He also thought the chairs in this video were great, and
by about day five he had decided that he would just stay in the chair
and be pushed everywhere.
Voted: Best High-Jumper Looks like: Martin Short |
| Justice |
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Belgian Malinois 10 years old |
Often called “The Prince,” Justice is a little bit of a prima donna. He is serious and stately and a little bit aloof, and expects everything to be done his way, but he is also extremely honest. He learned all the parts of the video during early choreography and it was a challenge to pick just a few for him to do. Voted: Best Actor in a Dramatic Role Looks Like: Clint Eastwood |
| Sequel |
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Border Collie 2 years old |
Enough energy and intelligence to run a small country, by about halfway through rehearsals, Sequel had the whole routine memorized and wished all the people would get out of the way so he could do it all in 30 seconds. Voted: Best Improvisation Looks Like: Brad Pitt |
| Zuni |
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Husky mix 6 years old |
We loved to hear Zuni excitedly say "woo, woo, woo" in anticipation of the fun ahead every morning. Voted: Best Comeback Looks like: Sean Connery |
| Kash |
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Golden Retriever 2 years old |
We picked Kash to knock over the stack of buckets because his nickname is "Krash". And, crash the buckets he did and loved it! Watch out for his budding dock-diving career in addition to acting and agility! Voted: Best Stunt Looks Like: Paul Newman |
| Bunny |
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Pug mix 5 years old
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When Damian first suggested we include his dog Bunny in the video, we were a little hesitant. After all, she is not an experienced movie dog, and it would make us all nervous to be working his dog. But we agreed to try her out, and she did great! Voted: Best Performance by a Tuber Looks Like: Scooby-Doo |
| Peanut |
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Shih Tzu 9 years old |
Peanut is a little scientist under that amazing hair-do,
and after she studied each behavior in the video she perfected her part.
Many have theorized that she is part cat, due to her irregular sleeping
hours, affinity for sunny spots on the floor, and habit of sleeping on
odd things (coffee tables, the back of the sofa, bookshelves, etc.). Voted: Best Hair Looks Like: Andy Ross or Charo |
| TinTin |
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Chihuahua mix 2 years old |
TinTin originally belonged to a nice lady who wanted a quiet little lapdog. Well, TinTin is little, but his energy level is not. His heart and mind are as big as his eyes. Voted: Biggest Eyes Looks Like: Yoda |
| Kobie |
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Golden Retriever 9 years old |
Kobie was a guide dog in training, when it was discovered that he had multiple food allergies and so he was removed from that program and came to live with Debbie. Kobie is also very accomplished in agility. Voted: Best Commentary Looks Like: Sir Ian McKellen |
| Jury |
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Belgian Malinois 10 years old
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Bigger and more imposing looking than his brother
Justice, Jury is actually the goofy, lovey brother. He thought the
goat behind him in the video was hilarious! Voted: Best Soundtrack Looks Like: Evander Hollyfield |
| Ranger |
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Nigerian Dwarf goat mix 2 years old |
Ranger was given a lot of crap on set, mostly about how
much crap he gave on set. Other than his bathroom habits, the only
challenge with Ranger was getting him to not walk nicely on leash.
He is supposed to look somewhat out of control when walking with Andy,
but he tended to just walk nicely along with Andy waiting for a treat.
Voted: Best Producer Looks Like: Lady Gaga |
| Dazzle |
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Border Collie 5 years old
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Dazzle was in the video near the end. So for the
first three minutes she would wait patiently in a crate behind camera.
She was very happy to lie there with the door open in between takes, but
as soon as she heard the word "action," she would start slowly creeping
out of the crate so she would be ready when her turn came.
Whenever she heard "cut" she would return to the crate and start over. Voted: Best Cameo Looks Like: David Spade |