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So little did I know, but today was All-American Pet Photo Day. Surely this is a great opportunity to see who can pull out a victory in the age old rivalry between Army and Navy. First, let's take a look at the Middies entries, using the hashtag #MyNavyPet
Navy
O.K., what have we got...
Did you know today is "All-American Pet Photo Day"? Use #MyNavyPet to show off your pet in their finest Navy gear! pic.twitter.com/LSUU42b3iD
— Navy Athletics (@NavyAthletics) July 11, 2015
A strong start by Navy Athletics themselves. I feel a little bad for this pup, since his headgear is a little bit of an oversized and odd fit, but we'll let it go for now.
@NavyAthletics #mynavypet cheering on his cousins before their Navy Lax game! pic.twitter.com/O3Q6nvux9h
— Christine Bean (@cmhindle) July 11, 2015
Nice and simple, and he's even rooting for a non-revenue sport! Extra points for this one!
@NavyAthletics #MyNavyPet pic.twitter.com/JJk0kmLR2N
— james gainey (@jgainey5) July 11, 2015
You... no, damnit. You just set your damn Navy hat on top of this poor pooch's head and had him lay there long enough to snap a photo. Two demerits for you, sir, this is lazy as hell.
ATTENTION ON DECK!!! In honor of "All-American Pet Photo Day," here is #MyNavyPet, Bojangles. #GONAVY @NavyAthletics pic.twitter.com/ExruUlRsW8
— Dale R. Wilson (@5StarLeadership) July 11, 2015
Now we're back in the swing of things here. Full uniform and sitting at attention! This is definitely one of the best, for sure.
#mynavypet @NavyAthletics pic.twitter.com/5ULX9OBlnT
— Angie Muir (@amuir40) July 11, 2015
Heh. "Go Navy Bite Army." Apparently there was a sale at SnarkyPetClothing.com - he also looks super thrilled to be having his photo taken in it.
Getting my 'Game Day' ready! Beat Army! Win AAC! #MyNavyPet pic.twitter.com/IWWrAYlVLX
— Pat (@phoff51) July 11, 2015
Alright, I'm giving the top spot to this solid photo. We'll go ahead and ignore a pup of German descent wearing this much Americana. Homeboy is rocking a Navy jersey and even a Navy... puffy neck collar... thingy. It's colorful, whatever. And clearly he looks like he means business.
@NavyAthletics #MyNavyPet pic.twitter.com/UtPDkBRoKS
— Megan Moesch (@MegMoesch) July 11, 2015
Ummm... WTF. There is literally nothing Navy about this outfit. You stuck some Fourth of July decorations on your puppy and snapped a photo. Three demerits for you, for passing off USA-themed party decorations as Navy-themed petwear.
#MyNavyPet Loving my Porterhouse ♡ pic.twitter.com/jwFWCPiq6Y
— . (@tinypanda33) July 11, 2015
The hell? He's not even... *squints*
*SQUINTS HARDER*
Oh, right. A Navy-themed collar. I think. I can't tell for sure.
#MyNavyPet pic.twitter.com/2JXbuCPftu
— Derek J (@EquipGuyD11) July 11, 2015
Whew. Getting back to a stronger one. Football helmet, check. Navy shirt awkwardly pulled down over pup, check. DEMON EYES, CHECK. STOP STARING INTO MY SOUL.
@NavyAthletics #MyNavyPet Go NAVY! Beat Army!! pic.twitter.com/q4OHRtrXNQ
— LaTresa Lowe (@lowespider) July 12, 2015
Pssh. Copycat. Still, a different helmet and a cute puppy. This will do just fine.
ALRIGHT ARMY, TIME TO RETURN FIRE. WHAT YOU GOT???
Army
*crickets*
*sigh*
Oh well, chalk up another win over Army for the Midshipmen. This one slightly less meaningful than any others, but a landslide nonetheless.