Pave: Génie gaulois : Doggie Wash

You've read the prophecy -- a national genius will manifest itself dispelling all the troubles of France and save France from, well, from the French.

Revered at home (or here) and embraced abroad (or here), Gallic genius puts in an appearance at Poitiers.

GÉNIE GAULOISE !
La France, elle remue le monde encore !
[Featuring Cindy Lee (née Isabelle Laeng,
ex-stripper and founder of the Parti du plaisir)
as the national génie gaulois]

DOG WASHING MACHINE ALL THE CRAZE IN FRANCE

November 6, 2007 (WTKR) - A dog washing machine is the latest craze for canines in Poitiers, France.

The machine, which cost more than $33,000 (€23,000) washes and dries the pets in four minutes.

An operator stands by to watch and makes sure the dog is comfortable. To prove that the washing machine is safe, the machine owner climbed in with the dog.

Cleans dog and master as well. Just the ticket.

PFFT (What is this?): That special something France has been waiting on ½ | Rayonnement français ½