Toto’s not in Kansas anymore – or on the stage

Every dog has its day, according to traditional wisdom, but it looks like it wasn’t this dog’s day when it was caught on camera exiting stage left in an unconventional way.

AT THIS PERFORMANCE, the role of Toto will be played by: pic.twitter.com/3aFbTYQyz4

— Danny Peter Smith (@dannypetersmith) October 9, 2019

Reports say that no dogs were hurt during the making of this video – although the reviews probably took a hit. The furry metaphor went viral, with more than 75,000 retweets in a day, and a lot of comments. These were our favourites.

Live footage of the UK leaving the EUpic.twitter.com/6XdzricGxa

— James Felton (@JimMFelton) October 10, 2019

Me, confidently striding into 2020 https://t.co/aBRGLNgaeO

— Andrew Farmer (@thatsajellyfish) October 10, 2019

Toto was told to “break a leg”, so Toto broke a leg. Give that good boy an Academy Award. https://t.co/ocaV6MrPJj

— Sarah McGonagall (@sarahmcgphoto) October 9, 2019

Luckily, someone named Kabir provided us with an insight into “Toto’s” thoughts.

Meanwhile this is all poor Biscuit is thinking: pic.twitter.com/pJrI8IX0p3

— Kabir (@kabirverman) October 10, 2019

That explains that, then.
Source: Danny Peter Smith courtesy of @Courtnakovia Image: Twitter