Halloween Countdown, Day 12

[eldritchhobbit]

Every year, my parents send their granddog, the fabulous Virginia, a Halloween costume for her to wear (as well as treats to bribe her to model for pictures).

This year, my brilliant parents outdid themselves, creating and accessorizing a most remarkable costume. I invite you to behold Virginia as H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu, first introduced in the short story "The Call of Cthulhu", which was published in Weird Tales in 1928.

Under the ocean, she waits until the stars are right...





She was well compensated with treats both during and after her photo session. :)


Here are some of Virginia's previous costumes from recent Halloweens.




























As always, you can see many more pictures of Virginia here.

Comments

[gilda-elise.livejournal.com]

OMG, that's absolutely adorable! And those most have been some treats, that she allowed you to put that on her snout. My dogs don't mind dressing up, but I think they'd draw the line at that. But I think it was all worth it, because I think this is the best outfit so far.

[lizziebelle.livejournal.com]

She is extraordinarily patient for a Boston Terrier! And adorable, of course.

[buymeaclue.livejournal.com]

What a fantastic dog! And the Cthulhu costume is inspired.

[internet-sampo.livejournal.com]

too cute!

[seren-ccd.livejournal.com]

That is fantastic! Oh, Virginia, you look wonderful! I'm seriously impressed by the tentacles. :D

[mosinging1986.livejournal.com]

She deserves double treats for this one, LOL! So cute!

[vulpine137.livejournal.com]

Ia Ia Virginia Fhtagn!

That is one patient pup :)

[rhi]

As always, Virginia is adorable!!

[travels-in-time.livejournal.com]

That is awesome! I can't believe she sat still for the tentacles. :)

[beledibabe.livejournal.com]

This really is your mother's Sergeant-Pepper-of-a-costume! I adore it! (And Virginia is an amazingly good sport about it all.)

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

Oh, Virginia. You are a sweet and patient dog. :-D

[savageseraph.livejournal.com]

OOOOOOOOOH!!! Virginulhu is supercute!

[cookiefleck.livejournal.com]

This year is a standout among standouts! I am glad she was well-compensated because, let's face it, she deserves to be treated like royalty for wearing that masterpiece! OMG!!!

[quietselkie.livejournal.com]

OMG, poor darling Virginia. She's so sweet and patient and goooood. Your in-laws outdid themselves.

[estellye.livejournal.com]

Virginia's costumes just get better and better every year!

[ankh-hpl.livejournal.com]

I'll agree: this is her finest (and weirdest) costume yet. But why do those tentacles remind me of an eldritch knitted tea cosy?

[witchcat07.livejournal.com]

This one is going to be difficult to top, that's for sure. Such a long suffering look Virginia has. ;)

[chorale.livejournal.com]

Fabulous! Your mother really wnet above and beyond for this one. Virginia is very patient, too, with those tentacles. *gives V pats and treats*

[llembas.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, Virginia you look amazing!

[amedia.livejournal.com]

Oh. My. Goodness. How ADORABLE!!!

As part of a talk on analyzing contemporary mythoi a few years ago, TODS collected and showed pictures of cute Cthulhu-related items. NOT A SINGLE ONE was nearly as cute as Virginia in her costume!!!

[wellinghall.livejournal.com]

Have you seen this?

io9.com/the-best-geeky-halloween-costumes-for-your-pet-1738925266

[rose_cat]

This is AWESOME. Virginia is adorable and a very good sport!

Would you mind if I repost one of her Cthulhu pics at my LJ (and probably here also, when I get my DW up and running)? With credit and a link back here, of course.