Dogs are funniest … not on purpose
So just in case you were wondering, dogs outshine cats when it comes to wins for America’s Funniest Home Videos. I’m not sure that’s a good thing, though. Most of the time winners on America’s Funniest Home Videos have either done something ridiculously stupid or just been hit in the groin.
The show marks its 20th anniversary at 6 p.m. Sunday on ABC. (Read more about TV on the NewsOK Television Blog!)
And in honor of their anniversary, show officials calculated all the animal winners during the past 20 years. Dogs finished first with cats close behind. But there are all kinds of other animals that have won. (Who knew whales could be funny? And who knew that a praying mantis would win not once but twice?)
- 1 ANT
- 3 BEARS
- 22 BIRDS
- 1 BULL
- 1 CAMEL
- 34 CATS
- 1 CHIMP
- 1 DEER
- 136 DOGS
- 1 ELK
- 1 FERRET
- 1 FISH
- 1 FLY
- 1 FROG
- 4 GIRAFFES
- 4 GOATS
- 1 GORILLA
- 1 GUINEA PIG
- 3 HAMSTERS
- 4 HORSES
- 1 KANGAROO
- 1 LIZARD
- 2 LLAMAS
- 5 MONKEYS
- 2 MICE
- 1 ORANGUTAN
- 1 OSTRICH
- 2 PRAYING MANTIS
- 5 RACOONS
- 1 RAM
- 1 RAT
- 1 RHINO
- 1 SEA LION
- 1 SPIDER
- 1 SNAKES
- 9 SQUIRRELS
- 1 TARANTULA
- 1 TOAD
- 2 WHALES
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – dogs and alpacas and bulls and chickens and horses
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Farmers hope state warms to alpacas. (statewide)
- Suspect accused of choking police dog. (Oklahoma City)
- Hawgs for Hounds to raise funds for rescued boxer dogs. (Del City)
- Xtreme Bulls Tour replacing rodeo. (Oklahoma City)
- Mom of baby killed by puppy nears end of juvenile probation. (Tulsa)
- Watershed pollution trial starts. (Tulsa)
And check out this cool video from Remington Park:
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – bugs and rugs and such
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Cruelty charges filed. (Stillwater)
- Teens find plenty to enjoy at the fair. (Oklahoma City)
- Club plans fishing derby. (Oklahoma City)
- Ugly bugs come out of their rug. (Edmond)
- Halloween can be a treat for dogs, too. (Norman)
- Pet Tales: Rescued dog finds family home. (Midwest City)
- Blog: More from the state wildlife director. (statewide)
- Cesar Millan dog-based empire adds slick magazine. (California)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – bucking the trend
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Buckin’ the system: “Sweethearts” follows rodeo team of female prisoners. (McAlester)
- BLOG: More than one “Greatest American Dog” to attend parade. (Perry)
Staff Writer Carrie Cppernoll
Pets in the paper – Bark looking for bite
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Strutting on the catwalk. (Yukon)
- Obedience class set. (Oklahoma City, page 1d)
- Pet Tales: Boxer for his birthday. (Edmond)
- Bark Busters looking for bite. (Oklahoma City)
- State farmers, ranchers eligible for assistance. (statewide)
- Miniature horses delight nursing home residents. (Colorado)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – cow sees double
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Cow gives birth to sixth twin set. (Lost City)
- Boot camp class gains 750 pounds – of dog food. (Oklahoma City)
- Furry fliers find relief at airports. (Oklahoma City)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – alpaca your bags for OSU!
Wow! We have lots to catch up since I left for a mini-vacation. Here are the animal stories in The Oklahoman since Friday -
- Growing alpaca population spurs more training at OSU. (Stillwater, video below)
- Smelly penguins, research await OSU team in Antarctica. (Stillwater)
- Facial surgeris let dog flourish. (Tulsa)
- Watching Wildlife in the Wichitas. (Lawton, blog)
- As the wild boar population increases, the chase to bag them is getting more popular. (statewide)
- Horse show gallops to close. (Oklahoma City, page 17a, Sunday)
- Exterminator warns fo bee-killing ants. (Texas)
- At least 27 reported ill in ground beef recall. (California)
- Trotting on the “old Hollywood trail.” (California)
- Rescuers unable to save whales. (Florida, page 4d, Tuesday)
- Are you a bird watcher? (nationwide, page 1d, Sunday)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – chained up in downtown
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today and yesterday -
- Contestants to be chained like dogs. (Oklahoma City)
- Oklahoma Cowman magazine editor dies. (Midwest City)
- Youths seek wins during horse show. (Oklahoma City)
- Pet Tales: Rescued cat becomes center of attention. (Moore)
- Cash-saving tips can benefit pets. (Nationwide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – a dog that tucks children in bed
Holy moly! I was out of town, so there’s lots of catching up to do. Here are the animal stories in The Oklahoma today, yesterday, Saturday and Friday -
- For kids in therapy, a new best friend. (Oklahoma City, video below)
- Funding issues hamper animal rescue’s efforts. (Harrah)
- Two men hurt in attack by pit bulls. (Midwest City)
- Car show benefits pets. (Oklahoma City)
- Horse show to draw top trainers. (Ardmore)
- Rescue calls charges in cruelty case “sad.” (Sayre)
- More arrests expected in illegal horse racing. (Guymon)
- Report: Goodell decides on Vick. (New Jersey)
- Owens says NFL unfair in handling Vick’s status. (New York)
- Film may put critters in false light. (California)
- Meat packer suspended. (Kansas)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – a smack on the snout
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Two horses’ deaths were odd for federally-run adoptions. (Pauls Valley, Broken Arrow)
- Authors visit zoo Saturday. (Oklahoma City)
- Follow diet or get snout smacked. (Oklahoma City)
- Governor seeks federal aid for farmers, ranchers. (statewide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
