A Day in the Life of Piranha Banana: Piranha Devours Carrot on WCIU TV, Channel 26!

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Piranha Devours Carrot on WCIU TV, Channel 26!

We were not planning to post this as we thought they stopped running the commercial at the end of November. However, we've been getting calls and emails that the commercial is still around, so why not share? What's funny is that I was caught in the middle of eating a carrot during the spot (so much for the Blogpaws Blog Hop Winter Shape up!). If you notice, there is a tiny, itty, bitty little piece of carrot on the floor in front of me and I was struggling to get it (perhaps that can be considered exercise?). It was a fun day and I met some very nice people who filmed the spot at the studio. I did a similar spot for them back in 2012 - and that time they had me run across the screen. This time they asked me to lie down (reaching for carrots and chewing is quite the workout!). Very cool to see that it is still running - although we've only seen it once so far since November!

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27 comments:

Kinley WestieJanuary 13, 2016 at 2:57 AM
Your own commershul - how cool!
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The Daily Pip January 13, 2016 at 5:12 AM
That's pretty cute. I live in the Chicago area and will keep a watch out for this commercial.
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My GBGV LifeJanuary 13, 2016 at 6:00 AM
That is super cool!
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Doggie's Doing A Comedy TurnJanuary 13, 2016 at 9:25 AM
Wow what a superstar, love it! Have a fab day.
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Golden Daily ScoopJanuary 13, 2016 at 10:15 AM
How cool!!!
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UnknownJanuary 13, 2016 at 12:01 PM
Haha! Coolios!!
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Groovy GoldendoodlesJanuary 13, 2016 at 2:17 PM
That is really cool. Good for you - you looked fab in your bowtie and vest too!
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LaikaJanuary 13, 2016 at 3:33 PM
Wow you are a movie star :)
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UnknownJanuary 13, 2016 at 6:41 PM
Awesome! You are a star!!! :)
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UnknownJanuary 13, 2016 at 8:42 PM
That's awesome, what a star you are, Piranha! Congrats :)
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coffeedogJanuary 13, 2016 at 9:26 PM
that is totally awesome!
wags, bailey unleashed
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Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemJanuary 13, 2016 at 10:03 PM
Great job Piranha! You look fabulous & I can see you're the consummate professional!
Love & biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
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Dogs Luv Us and We Luv ThemJanuary 13, 2016 at 10:03 PM
Great job Piranha! You look fabulous & I can see you're the consummate professional!
Love & biscuits,
Dogs Luv Us and We Luv Them
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meowmeowmansJanuary 14, 2016 at 8:58 PM
That's SO cool, Piranha! You sure did a great job! :)
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1 - Chocolate

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2 - Onions/garlic/chives powdered, raw, cooked, or dehydrated

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2 – Banana slices (in moderation)

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I was born January 1, 2007. I immediately began extensive training towards certification for the CGC, therapy, behavior and services. I visit and work with Silver Cross and South Suburban Hospitals, Ronald MacDonald House, Hines VA, nursing homes, schools, libraries, help children improve their reading skills and participate in health fairs and programs geared to bring therapy assistance to the community. You may have seen me in a commercial for the Lucy Pet Foundation on the Hallmark Channel. I also appeared on DogTV's K9 Fit Club - their opening sequences (the little dog on the ball) and on two episodes of the program. I was also a WCIU TV Channel 26 Top Dog twice. I have been on a few commercials and modeled at the International Kennel Club Show in Chicago. I love modeling, you may have seen me at Chicago's Fashion Fest run way show, Chicago Sun Times' Holiday Guide on the Magnificent Mile. American Dog Media Magazine featured me on their "Famous Dogs with Friends on Facebook" pages. I wrote a community column with Tinley Junction titled "Piranha's Tales" and run South Suburban Chihuahua group with over 200 members. We work with various charitable organizations, helping local shelters, rescues and fosters. I love to travel. Some of my favorite places are Colorado, Puerto Rico, Las Vegas and my favorite is Marco Island. I enjoy going to see movies, ballet, sports events and live theater. I love school! I learned to hi-five, hide, roll-over, bang-bang, sit pretty, patty cake, take a bow, wave hello and shake paw. My favorite foods are bananas (of course), carrots and broccoli. I love my best friend Birdie (a cocker spaniel) fluffy blankets, floppy toys, sunshine on my belly and lying on fresh green grass.

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My pain-in-the hind failed foster brother Monkey. Monkey's bday is April 06, 2011. Monkey's mother and father were given up because the owner had cancer. Monkey was taken in as a foster but was rejected when the families found he was too small. He soon developed severe bleeding (back there) which continued on for two months. Several hundreds of dollars later, my daddy said Monkey should just live with us forever (and that he loved him). Now I have a fun brother to play with. Though he sometimes annoys me, takes my food, my bed, my toys. Everything.

A Day in the Life of Piranha Banana

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Piranha Devours Carrot on WCIU TV, Channel 26!

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