Which Way Does it Go, Foo?

Foo was about to call Dr. Doolittle and ask if his friend, the Pushmepullyou, had finally gotten a car...

Seriously, which way does it go?

Hail to the Orange, Hail to the Foo...

Hail Fooma Mater... Ever so true, so true. We love no other, so let our Foo Dog be.... Vic-tor-y Foo-Dog-Nois, Arf-si-ty.

Foo just had to visit the Alma Mater at the University of Illinois at Champaign. He really wanted it to sit down, but he hears that's not exactly likely...

Murphy's Law

It, indeed, is Murphy's Law... that if you go to Champaign, you must go to Murphy's for a burger and a beer. Foo is no exception. 

And Foo confirms that it was mmm... mmm... good, and everything he'd hoped it would be.

The Origins of Foo...

There are many stories and legends about how the Foo of the famed "foodogblog" came into existence. Although some are based in fact, no one, before this moment, has really known the true story.

Several years ago, at Allerton Park in Central Illinois, two young and unsuspecting adventurers stumbled upon the mythic garden of the dogs of Fu.

The Foo were many and varied and caught the fancy of the adventurers, and thus Foo Dog of the blog was born.

But overall, Foo was just happy to return to his roots to catch up with his family all at once...

... and also pay homage to the shrine of his ancestors that came before him.

Breaking Wind

No... not that! Gross. Foo just loved that Central Illinois is trying to go green to save all the little foo dogs of the universe by harnessing the massive power of Wind-Foo...

The Foo's the Thing

Foo made his acting debut as an Asian artifact lost in a museum basement in Eastview Middle School's production of Night at the Wax Museum, March 11 and 12, 2010! He thanks all his fans for their endless support. He thinks he looks good in the limelight!

Battling the Foo-ces of Evil

Foo tested his mettle, battling these fierce beasts at the Halloween party at Sean and Renee's.

It turned out they were kinder and gentler than he had anticipated, and gave him Foo for thought when they asked to be his friends. Naturally because everyone loves the Foo!

Foo-l's Gold

X marks the spot, and Foo found the treasure at this punky pirate party. He learned, however, that the true treasure is found within Foo's self, and that pineapples are kind of hurty...

Foo and the Hoff

Foo got a chance to pay his tribute to the Hoff at this Piratic Power Shrine to the German god. Foo was so nervous being so close to his hero, but he made it without making a complete FOOl out of himself.

FOOt-ball

Foo had fun playing a quick game of football at the tailgate, although next time he wants to play instead of being the ball.

Grilly Goodness

Foo decided to help Dad grill at the tailgate, first by counteracting the maize and blue with his festive orange scarf. 

Foo then helping by overseeing the grillage of fabulous Foo-delicacies: bacon-wrapped scallops, chicken wings, andouille sausages and cheddar brats. Yum!

Something's aFOOt...

At the Circle K... 'Nuf said...

(Foo just can't help the chance to reference Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.)

I-L-L...

I-N-I!!! Foo happily got into the spirit by wrapping himself in his orange and blue fur as he got ready to head to Champaign for the Illinois/ Michigan football game.





(It was because of Foo's fighting Ill-Foo-Ni energy that the Illini pulled out the big W, 38-13!!)

Foo-Nochio

On Foo's visit to Victoria's school, he made a new friend, Pinnochio, who decided Foo was the perfect steed for his next adventure. Sadly, Jiminy Crickett couldn't make it that day.

Foos of the World Unite!

Although Foo didn't make the trip to Europe, he was there in spirit in this small Medieval town of Orvieto, Italy. They say buona sera!

Putting Away the Foo-case

Foo finally comes back home and is ready to put away the travelling spurs for the summer. Whew is he exhausted... Stay tuned for future trips in Champaign, IL, for homecoming and the great Pacific Northwest next summer!

You'll Shoot Your Eye Out

Foo made a special journey into Cleveland, OH, to go visit the house where the beloved "A Christmas Story" was filmed. Look closely in that front window, and you can see the "Fra-gi-le" leg lamp so coveted, and Ralphie's sled on the porch as well. No sign of his gun, but Foo wouldn't have been allowed to use that anyway.

Polka Your Eyes Out

Foo really wanted to see the Polka Music Hall of Fame in Ohio, but alas it was closed when he got there. He did, however, get this picture with the sign. If you look very closely, you can see that the Polka Hall of Fame shares a building with the Softball Hall of Fame.... Huh?

Foo on Kazoo

Foo loved visiting the original Kazoo Factory in Eden, NY, to see how they make the kazoos, still all on the original machines from the early 1900s. 

He even got to make his very own kazoo on a kazoo press, and it was Foo-rific! He immediately proceeded to play "Happy Boy!" to the annoyance of all around.

Buff-Foo-Lo Wings

Foo couldn't pass up the Foo-portunity to taste the original Buffalo Wings at the Anchor Bar, in Buffalo, NY.

Honestly, they were the best wings he's ever tried. Well... they were also they ONLY wings he's ever tried, but yum yum yum! He just wonders where they get all the little buffalos and what they do with the rest of them.

Now That's a Big Head

Foo found this giant Victorian head entrance to a building in Buffalo, NY, quite fascinating. He was scared to go in the building though, not knowing what he would find in the chest of this really big lady. He guesses it's one way to keep out the riffraff.

Frisbee Foo

Foo didn't quite get the concept of Frisbee golf at Joe Davis State Park in Youngstown, NY. He was told the Frisbee goes into the basket, but Foo caught it on the fly and jumped into the basket. Boy was it difficult getting that disc away from him. I-L-L

Horseless Carriage!

Foo got to ride on this authentic 1908 car on display in the basement of the Jell-O museum of all places. It was kinda rusty, but it sure was interesting! Too bad he couldn't take it for a Foo test drive.

There's Always Room for Jell-O

Foo visited the Jell-O museum LeRoy, NY, and was weirded out to learn that the original form of Jell-O was made from isinglass and deer antlers. Ewww. While there, he got to drive the Jell-O truck.

He also got to ride the fabulously decorated Jell-O cow backwards.

Then Foo worked his mental powers and started to bend some spoons from the interestingly decorated ceiling of the museum.

Excalibur!

Foo rests after unsuccessfully trying to pull the sword out of this stone near Rochester, NY. He must not be the one true king, but he is the One True Foo.

Cheer up Emu Bird

Foo visited with the emus at the reptile zoo. They weren't having much to do with Foo, though, because he wasn't made of food, only Foo.

They make a really weird clicking sound though, so Foo was a little scared of these really big birds.

Bamboozled

Foo felt a little in the weeds in this patch of bamboo at the reptile zoo. He was just hoping a panda wouldn't come along and try to eat him.

Slowwwww Dowwwwwn

Foo enjoyed his visit to this reptile zoo where he got to watch the speed of these tortoises with utter amaaaaaaazzzz- eeeeemmmmeen- nnnnttt. Really, they barely moved, but that's okay. They're easier to take pictures of that way.

Puff the Magic Dragon...

Well this one didn't really live by the sea, but it did live along the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania. It was magical and purple and named Burgundy! Foo wanted to ride the dragon, but the dragon would have none of it.

Valley Foo-ge

Foo's trip to Valley Forge was educational and interesting even in the misty, then pouring rain. First, he toured the welcome center.

He then went and saw some original encampments he thought didn't look much bigger than his doghouse.

After that, it was time to visit a memorial arch among other things.

But his favorite thing to do was dress up as a colonial military officer. Foo thought he bore a striking resemblance to George Washington.

Eye of the Tiger

Foo felt just like a champion when he posed with the Rocky Statue at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 

Then ran up the stairs that Rocky did in the movie! He did it, Adriaaaaaaannnnnnn!!!

Art?

Foo just shrugs at this art sculpture near the Philadelphia Art Museum. He guesses it's art, but at least the color was Foo-rific!