Happy Birthday, Gromit!

For those of you not familiar with Wallace and Gromit... shame on you! I grew up watching the three short films and I think that "A Close Shave" is my favorite one. Yesterday was Gromit's birthday so we watched the movies, ate cake and ice cream, and of course... had cheese. Happy Birthday, Gromit!

We had a fairly good turn out including a few people who hadn't be introduced to Wallace and Gromit before. Here are some fun facts about Gromit and keep an eye out for a birthday party in August for Wallace.

Since Gromit has no visible mouth (and possibly also because he's a dog) he cannot express himself with spoken words. However, his facial expressions and body language speak volumes.

He is very sensitive, intelligent, resourceful and skilled at coping with Wallace's hare-brained gadgets. Gromit holds a genuine affection for his master and remains loyal to him, even at his own expense, or when Wallace's contraptions inevitably blow up in his face. Although frequently frustrated by Wallace's antics, he cares deeply for his master.

He likes knitting, reading the newspaper and cooking. His prized possessions include his alarm clock, bone, brush and a framed photo of himself with Wallace.