The Slice Kitty Might Just Be Names Pepe

Sat., Aug. 12, 1995

By Paul Turner srpaulturner@gmail.com

We can’t always read cats’ minds. But there’s this one black and white feline in our neighborhood that makes us wonder. It seems to take a suspicious amount of pleasure in looking like a skunk and darting out from under cars just as you walk past.

Name that band: We mentioned that a new local alternative rock group featuring three women and one guy wanted help coming up with a name for the band. Well, here are a few of the printable suggestions that came in: Buzz Saw & The Sirens, Harry & the Who Deenies, Gary G and the G Spots, Floppy Disk and the Laptops, He and 3 Shes, Linoleum Highchair, Purple Fan, Eve’s Cufflinks, Ether Or, Involuntary Servitude, Guilt by Association, Nympho Tractor, Rock Salt, 3 Women and a Baby, Johnny Jones and Venus, and Cindy Leper.

Last we heard, the group was considering going with June Cleavage. But perhaps they’ll like one of the above better.

For the record: We liked “Babe” and recommend it.

Is it just us: Or do others think Ferris wheels, supposedly so tame and all, are terrifying? Another gone-but-not-forgotten nomination: Howard Street Cafe.

Tube alert: If you are one of the 16 people who get the Bravo channel, be advised that there’s a Woody Allen festival this afternoon and evening, including “Broadway Danny Rose.”

Surreal Moments From Saturdays Past Department: Last weekend, at the Scottish festival in Riverfront Park, there were a few puzzled looks when the La Leche League - a group dedicated to promoting breast-feeding - quietly marched through the proceedings with a banner, balloons and lots of kids in strollers.

Random notes: One reader was adamant that all ice cream trucks should be blown up. And another caller offered the opinion that, in Spokane, “It’s all about fashion.”

Warm-up question from Jeff Knight: Who has the dirtiest eyeglasses at your workplace?

Today’s Slice question: A picnic isn’t complete without what food?

, DataTimes ILLUSTRATION: Drawing of a black cat

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