What Is New Jersey's Favorite Cartoon Dog?

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Cartoon pets were a massive part of many people's childhood, this is especially true for dogs as you can always find man's best friend right there through all the action. Though with so many top contenders which cartoon dog reigns as the best dog?

A study done by Pawlicy Advisor took up this deep question and looked at the Google data for the 70 most popular dogs and narrowed down the list to each state. Overall, it seems the classic big red dog Clifford was the overall best boy in the United States with some top contenders being Courage The Cowardly Dog, which is my personal favorite and Huckleberry Hound.

Though what about the Garden State? Well in a shocking result, New Jersey chose Snuffles from Quick Draw McGraw as out best dog. Even more shocking is that both New Jersey and Maryland agreed. Never thought we’d see the day. But in all seriousness, I am a bit shocked as to why the dog from a show that ran in the mid-60's would beat now more notable dogs of the time period like Snoopy. What is a bit of a shock to me is how Disney's dog Goofy was only chosen by one state, though that may be because they have him dressed up and more human like than say Peludo from the same series. Hold on, that is strange isn't it? Goofy and Pluto are both dogs, yet one acts like a pet while the other doesn't. I smell a theory.

Overall, Clifford took home first place in ten states, though one thing for sure to New Jersey it doesn’t matter the size of the dog, what matters is he funny? The answer is a clear yes, as Snuffles shows signs of Loney Tunes humor without being connected to the brand itself. Clifford he’s just a big dog, then second, he throws a pie in someone's face, then you’ll have my attention.

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Jason Momoa Looking Scrumptious for the Past 20 Years

Jason Momoa has always been a sex symbol since his emergence in Hollywood. The Hawaiian native got his first big break at 20 years old as Jason Ioane on Baywatch: Hawaii (1999–2001), being much less buff, had no facial hair and rocked a short haircut.

In the next few years, he journeyed to the sci-fi realm portraying Ronon Dex on the Syfy series Stargate Atlantis (2005–2009). In this series, Momoa rocks a longer dreaded hairdo and dons a goatee with a beefier frame.

If you hadn't been following the actor's career yet, you sure did once you got a glimpse of him as Khal Drogo in the first two seasons of Game of Thrones (2011–2012). As the warrior and loyal husband of Daenerys Targaryan, Momoa gained quite the fandom in his portrayal of the Dothraki chieftain. His most recent TV acting roles include his leading roles as Declan Harp on the historical drama series Frontier (2016–2018), and as the beloved Baba Voss on Apple TV+'s See (2019–2022).

As popular as his role as Khal Drogo was, Momoa is also commonly called upon by his DC character, Aquaman. He has played the role of Arthur Curry since the eponymous 2018 film and in its upcoming 2023 sequel. As we earlier reported, Momoa spilled the beans that Ben Affleck's Batman will be appearing in the sequel. He's also starred in the 2021 sci-fi flick Dune alongside an all-star cast consisting of Timothée Chamalet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Javier Bardem and Josh Brolin.

Momoa shares two kids, Nakoa-Wolf Manakauapo Namakaeha, 13, and Lola Iolani, 15, with his ex-wife, actress Lisa Bonet. The two began dating in 2005 after Momoa called off his engagement to Baywatch actress Simmone Jade Mackinnon. Momoa and Bonet married twelve years later in 2017 but announced their split in January 2022.

See Jason Momoa get increasingly handsome over the last 20 years below: