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To tide you over.

October 27, 2009

While you’re all so patiently waiting for the DC Princess and I to put the final touches on our blog swap posts for today, I thought I’d share a little insight into my husband’s mind with you…

Many people see Joe as a pretty strong-willed, snarky and sarcastic guy. Of the two of us, it’s no surprise who the crier is in this little family of ours. (But just in case you’re not sure — it’s me.)

But last week, I received a note in the mail from Proactiv that basically said they wanted my business again, as I had been using the product for a couple of years and stopped about eight months ago. And on the front of the card they sent was this image:

Proactiv "We Miss You" Card

Let’s get a better close-up on that sad little puppy:

Sad Puppy

So here’s the kicker. Joe took one look at the sad puppy’s face and became legitimately bummed out. I mean, if I didn’t know any better, I’d say he was so affected that if I’d just poked him in the arm, he would have broken down in tears.

(Okay, so maybe I’m exaggerating a little with that last part.)

Anyway, it just goes to show that even the strongest guy can be softened by sad puppy dog eyes.

I’m still workin’ on mine.

(PS – Anyone else reminded of Strong Bad’s “Lil’ Brudder” drawing after seeing the picture above?)

(Originally found here.)

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6 Comments leave one →
  1. October 27, 2009 9:10 am

    Aw, I can’t look at things like that without feeling sad/bad. It’s amazing what will make a boy sad, isn’t it!?

    I recently bonded with a darn pony at the volunteer stuff I’m doing and now I can’t wait to go back and see her. :-/

  2. Joe Carnes permalink
    October 27, 2009 10:47 am

    It’s just the balloon and tears…he was like, “I made a party for you…where are you?”

    Pardon me…I have some food in oven.

  3. Mary Petrie permalink
    October 27, 2009 8:10 pm

    Who knew that Joe could get emotional over sad puppy dog eyes?

  4. October 29, 2009 11:16 am

    please tell me you re-ordered so that puppy could stop being so sad.

  5. megan permalink
    November 2, 2009 6:49 pm

    hahahaha oh strongbad…
    “I don’t know what I’m doing with my life…”
    haha :)
    thanks for the laugh tab

  6. cari permalink
    November 4, 2009 7:23 am

    I LOVE HOMESTARRUNNER!!!!!

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