They’re All Good Pups Halftime Show
Every NFL game needs a halftime show, and if we have learned anything from the success of such programs as the “Puppy Bowl,” animals draw attention and attract crowds. Both Owen and Simone endorse this next idea.
Well then, let me introduce you to the fearless first responders of Adventure Bay that you will find when you watch “Paw Patrol.” First up is Chase, the German Shepard who doubles as both a police dog and a spy. Then there is Marshall, the clumsy but beloved Dalmatian who tries his best as a fire marshall, but often stumbles into chaos. The construction pup is Rubble, a bulldog who can certainly man a bulldozer or any other kind of construction equipment. Rocky is the handyman dog of the team, a mixed breed who focuses on recycling and maintaining the equipment used by the pups. Zuma, a Labrador retriever, is the water rescue pup who is often relied on by the team to rescue the hapless seafarer Cap’n Turbot, who is always getting into trouble. The final puppy on the team is Skye, a cockapoo who is charged with the aerial rescues.
The team is led by Ryder, a 10-year old boy who relies on a handheld device to remain in constant contact with all the members of the team. Whenever there is an emergency in the town, Ryder is the first point of contact, whether from one of the citizens of Adventure Bay or even the town’s mayor. Ryder will summon the pups to their base, called the Lookout, to come up with a unified plan of rescue.
(Honestly, one has to question the fiscal wisdom of placing a town’s first responders in the hands of a 10-year old and some puppies, but I digress)
Regardless of the civic vision behind such a plan, the puppies are incredible at their work. Combining puppies with civic heroism is the kind of halftime show that both fans and the NFL can get behind.