video; i am sorry everyone got dogs this year

[timesnewroman]

[ Rory (well, more Rory's nose than anything) appears on the screen in a somewhat uncomfortable position. He has an enormous dog sprawled across his lap. Or is it a dog? It might very well be a lion. Will Graham's reaction will probably let us know. ]

I've always wanted a dog. Ever since I was a kid. We were actually planning on it before Amy left. I just--I'm not so sure she wanted this much dog.

[ He has to struggle to keep his head above the dog's back, so not to get a mouthful of fur when he speaks. He doesn't seem annoyed, though. In fact, he looks absolutely chuffed. The dog-lion doesn't seem to disappointed either. New pals. ]

The problem is--stop. Stop that. [ The dog is trying to lick the bracelet, which means Rory has to lift his wrist above his head, which means he sinks deeper into the sea of fur. Pardon him while he tries to straighten up. ] So the problem is, I was given the dog and nothing to actually care for her with. So maybe someone can let me know where to get some food. And toys. A lead. Oh! And a name, if you have any suggestions.

[ He makes to stop the feed, but he pauses. ] And, Doctor? I'm not naming her after you.

Comments

[doggedly]

[dog sized and then some!]

'Cos she's massive and you might as well name her after a village-stomping giant while you're at it. Plus, good for her self-esteem.

The a makes it feminine, see.

[timesnewroman]

Yeah...uh...I really appreciate it, but what with the giant attacks, I'm really not sure that's a brilliant idea.

[ Gotta be sensitive to ppls feelins, yo ]

[doggedly]

Well, that makes it even better, then, doesn't it. It can be a tribute--or an insult, even. We think so little of giants, and their attacks, we name dogs after them.

In fact, let's say it's an insult, I like that one better.

[timesnewroman]

Sorry. I still appreciate it, but I really don't think I want to use my dog to insult them either.

[doggedly]

Your loss. I'll it for my dog instead, he'll be brave enough to insult giants. Just don't call yours-- Rex, or Digby, or anything, all right.