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Toff the Carleton Cat
February 07, 2006



"Toff has two seasons. Students and no students." Apparently there is a long tradition of college campus kitties, an idea which agrees with me very much. The Carleton College campus is owned by one Mr. Toff, and this is his story.

This video comes to us from Karina Hill and Andrew Bartels, two sparks in the percolating mediasphere that is Carleton's Cinema & Media Studies program. Watch for more goodies from these folks in the future. I wouldn't be surprised if they're plotting to takover Minnesota Stories.

Posted by Minnesota Stories on February 7, 2006 01:17 AM

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Some more anecdotes to add to the Toff legend from a Carl:

- Last fall when it got cold, my friends who lived in the attice of Hill House routinely entertained Toff as a houseguest for the night He slept at the end of their beds and left before they went to class.

- Toff usually turns up as a write-in candidate during the Carleton Student Association elections, normally receiving several votes for many of the positions available.

Posted by: Scott at February 7, 2006 10:27 AM

Very nice. I would love to hear some of the cat sound - natural sound adds a lot. Also - don't be afraid to give yourself a little more credit. It was an excellent piece. You might also want to give yourself a little more breathing room altogether. Your composing skills are very good.

M.

Posted by: Milt at February 7, 2006 11:19 AM

Fantastic. Hats off to Karina Hill and Andrew Bartels. One of the best Minnesota Stories segments to date. Very well put together and quite interesting.

Posted by: Aaron at February 7, 2006 12:10 PM

Thanks a bunch you guys! I'm glad you enjoyed it. As Chuck mentioned, I hope to get some more stuff produced soon! Thanks for replying too!

Posted by: Karina Hill [TypeKey Profile Page] at February 7, 2006 09:33 PM

What a fabulous piece. And what a handsome little kitty!

Posted by: Alexis at February 9, 2006 01:27 AM

This was such a treat to watch! Excellently shot, edited and narrated...and a terrific subject! Cute as hell without being cutesy-poo!

Posted by: missbhavens at February 9, 2006 11:28 AM

a very well done video. obviously made by a cat lover. love the cat camera jumping out of the closet. very nice.

Posted by: Mason Dixon at February 11, 2006 11:36 AM

yayyyyyy, toff! I have seen and petted toff many times. Martha paas, his
owner, is an econ prof, and roger paas was katie's german prof. and mom has
seen some of the "Toff for Carleton Senate" campaign posters.

Posted by: Mason Dixon at February 12, 2006 11:05 AM

So CUTE!
:)

~*~
Bratz World
http://www.bratzworld.tv

Posted by: sfb at February 23, 2006 11:19 PM

That was one of the best reports I've ever seen on a vlog!

Posted by: Steve Garfield at February 27, 2006 03:32 PM

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