Archive for July, 2009

Hippo Eats Buffalo

July 27, 2009 by Hippo Honcho · Leave a Comment
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Okay, now I’m upset. I thought hippos were herbivores!!! The hippo in this video really seems to be eating some of that buffalo – yikes! I guess if you’re hungry enough, you’ll try anything.

New Goldstone and Copper Hippo Necklace at Hippo Mojo

July 23, 2009 by Hippo Honcho · Leave a Comment
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If you are looking for hippo jewelry, you’ve come to the right place. We are adding new pieces all the time! Most of these are one-of-a-kind pieces, hand-made right here in America. To wit, the goldstone and copper necklace below. Goldstone is not really a stone, but a kind of glittering glass. If you’re curious, [...]

Farting Hippo

July 20, 2009 by Hippo Honcho · Leave a Comment
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My son finds this falling-down hysterical. What can I say, he’s 5.

Hippo Mojo Now on Cafe Press

July 19, 2009 by Hippo Honcho · Leave a Comment
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Going on the assumption that everyone wants to buy hippo t-shirts (you know you do!), Hippo Mojo has now opened a store at CafePress.com. Cafe Press is a fun site where you can buy t-shirts, tote bags, mugs, and more, while choosing from a huge variety of artwork. But we don’t want you to choose [...]

Two Bull Hippos Fight for Dominance

July 16, 2009 by Hippo Honcho · Leave a Comment
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I found this video fascinating, except for the part about the tail being bitten off – that was just icky.

Shades of Blue Faux Lariat

July 15, 2009 by Hippo Honcho · Leave a Comment
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If you are into blue, this is the necklace for you! Multiple, rich shades of blue appear in beads of ceramic, shimmery resin, and semi-precious stone, accented with silver. Two hippos dangle at the ends of this faux lariat. No need to tie it – the work is done for you. Wear it with any [...]

Pablo Escobar’s Hippos Gunned Down

July 14, 2009 by Hippo Honcho · Leave a Comment
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It turns out that Colombians didn’t like my idea to turn their country into a hippo reserve (see this blog post). Instead, they’ve decided to kill all the hippos that are currently on the loose there. Well, there are only three, but Colombia’s environmental agency ordered them killed anyway. Last Friday, Colombian citizens were shocked [...]

New Hippos Join the Pod

July 13, 2009 by Hippo Honcho · Leave a Comment
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We are happy to welcome a selection of new hippos to the pod! Animal magnetism is present throughout the animal kingdom, so why not throughout your home or work, too – at least wherever there is metal for these magnetic sculptures to grab onto. Hippopotamus head is remarkably detailed in stone resin. (Buy now…) Our [...]