I know that we kid around a bit here at TV Squad when it comes to talking about TV personalities, especially when it comes to our favorite judges over at American Idol. However, I swear that we are not pulling your chain with this next story.

According to TMZ American Idol judge Paula Abdul broke her nose over the weekend when she tripped over her, er, her dog, which would be a, um, a chihuahua named Tulip. It seems that Paula was trying to step over the little runt to avoid smashing it (rather than, perhaps, pushing it aside with her pinky toe) and smashed her nose instead. According to a spokesperson for Abdul she was not hospitalized for the injury. It is unknown at the time whether this will prevent her from appearing on the live season finale of American Idol.

Folks, you just can't make this stuff up on your own!

Inspiration can come from the strangest of places. In the case of James Piatt, a Wisconsin designer, his idea for a new handbag was inspired by Paris Hilton and her rather gaudy handling of her gone and forgotten pooch Tinkerbell. The handbag, dubbed "The Tinkerbell" resembles a dead, upside down chihuahua. It's the perfect accesory for those who not only want a handbag in which to carry money and other items, but one small dogs will constantly be trying to make love to. That kind of item pretty much sells itself, I think.