wow! i wonder if it's the choice of picture, maybe? personally, i like original pic choice better. more *feels*. but i admire your enthusiasm for experimentation! for science!
I thought you were going to try to submit it with the original picture...I think it's funnier with that pic...but it's also why they probably didn't feature it too.
your pic was way funnier, but I thought the dog would be the safer route. next time i'll have to incorporate Bad Luck Brian or Hide The Pain Harold I guess.