Our Angry Purritos post-bath never had any trouble flicking their tails with rage, with the exception of the one with the semi-paralyzed hind end. Wet tails make for good People Whappers, and can send water drops flying all over the place.
O.T. Facebook message from Georgia with a photo of Elvis nose sniffing with a white rat: “Eight years ago, Elvis and our pet rat Freddie (short for Alfred). We had many pet rats over the years, I highly recommend them as pets! Intelligent, affectionate, and clean, rats make wonderful companions. Of course, despite this sweet photo, never leave them alone with cats. Even a cat you trust, just in case. Elvis was a kitten with my pet rats and he was very used to them. Even so, I was always close by, in reach and ready to intercede in case instinct took over. (It never did ) You can‘t be too careful! These fellas were buddies, though, and we all miss Freddie. He lived to a good ripe old man rattle age. Little unexpected shout out to another great pet option; the humble, brilliant, kind, clean domesticated rat.”
This arc reminds me of an old internet meme. It’s a picture of a pair of shorts laying on the floor, with a perfect impression of a wet cat butt, front paws and tail on the back pocket. The caption reads something like “We decided to give the cat a bath. I took my shorts off to keep them from getting wet.”
For those who might have missed the post by asrialfeeple yesterday, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/chris-poole-legal-defense-fund In brief, Chris and Jessica are the the folks who care for the cats Cole and Marmalade and also do a lot with cat rescue and TNR. They were bilked out of their property and means of earning a living by a couple of predatory types who “helped” them set up a business, then took it over and kicked them out. Not the first time this has happened to good people, and sadly won’t be the last, but here’s a chance to help out now.
“TINY BABUSHKA OF RAGE” Can’t help laughing every time I even think of this panel!
Truly awesome, which is highly appropriate, as today is the Day of Awesomeness, and for once I don’t HATE the overuse of the word “awesome.” Very, very few things, actions, or people are awesome. The word should be reserved for things so immense as to be overwhelming, or nearly so.
Since I can’t avoid laughing at even the thought of the third panel, today’s strip is overwhelming, and therefore, awesome.
Actually there is a spectacular LOLCat meme that is very similar to what Puck is going through and to how Puck looks like right now. I would post it here if I knew how.
Puck is referring to having his head wrapped up in a bab ushka or cover like eastern European older ladies wear. An insult to him but actually a defensive move by the People.
OT: Does Kate Bush always sound like a squeaky 5 year old? This isn’t at all about content—just that her voice is painful to listen to, at least on the two versions of “Wuthering Heights” on YouTube.
Le'letha Premium Member over 4 years ago
(angry grooming ensues)
Lily.spokescat over 4 years ago
TBR… so hilarious!! Where does Georgia come up with these phrases? (Sorry, Puck)
McColl34 Premium Member over 4 years ago
That’s MY tail! If it needs to be groomed, I’LL do it!
maggijoseph Premium Member over 4 years ago
The terrible indignity of the tiny babushka or rage!
Sue Ellen over 4 years ago
Such an adorable tiny babushka of rage!
DennisinSeattle over 4 years ago
After yesterday’s comic, I expected Elvis to explode upon the humans to free Puck. Apparently not.
dmah Premium Member over 4 years ago
Would the TBR feel better with a little ham-apology?
DennisinSeattle over 4 years ago
You cats need to understand that the Man and the Woman are not doing this for their own fun!
Ruth Brown over 4 years ago
Never has something so good, be seen as such a bad, bad thing.
Strob Premium Member over 4 years ago
His revenge is obliterating The Woman with his word balloon.
Sionyx over 4 years ago
Our Angry Purritos post-bath never had any trouble flicking their tails with rage, with the exception of the one with the semi-paralyzed hind end. Wet tails make for good People Whappers, and can send water drops flying all over the place.
Sue Ellen over 4 years ago
Revenge is a hairball best served cold in the toe of a shoe!
dmah Premium Member over 4 years ago
If this were an opera, the leads would sing a heartfelt love duet … but since this is a Cat Opera, we shall now get the Rage Chorus!
Jayfbird1969 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Babushka of rage. I love it! Poor little Pucky though. And yes Elvis, such an injustice!
w6nim7 over 4 years ago
Man could have sprinkled a little catnip on the syrup and let Puck clean it off himself! Sweet maple catnip?? Hmmmm!
ikini Premium Member over 4 years ago
Elvis’s fang face, panel 1. [Giggle]
kangtourcat Premium Member over 4 years ago
Now I wanna hear Kate Bush.
Gent over 4 years ago
Oh the out and out outright outrageousness!
Gloria Fleming over 4 years ago
Pucky, remember that your “Bee tricks” is watching, make sure you set a good example for her!
Mr. Organization over 4 years ago
“…tiny BABUSHKA OF RAGE.” Hilarious!
WelshRat Premium Member over 4 years ago
So they know he’s helping him and hate it? Yup, Cats.
FrannieL Premium Member over 4 years ago
“This injustice will not stand”…wonder what Elvis and Puck will do when Puck is released? Uh oh.
Jungle Empress over 4 years ago
TINY BABUSHKA OF RAGE!
Puck is definitive proof that cats know exactly how cute and precious they are.
Gent over 4 years ago
Lupin and Elvis make a Reuben appearance with the Woman herself. See here :
https://www.gocomics.com/ask-a-portly-syndicate-person/2020/03/10
I AM CARTOON LADY! over 4 years ago
The angry rage tail flicking of, Babushka, will continue once his tail is dry!
asrialfeeple over 4 years ago
The humans don’t dry the tail?
jonathan.prater over 4 years ago
My wife wraps our cat in a towel to protect herself from being clawed/bitten during nail trimming. He does the “tiny babushka of rage” thing too.
amypaceline over 4 years ago
Love the babushka of rage❤️
tatempleman over 4 years ago
The Tiny Babushka of Rage! LMAO!!!
oliver :) over 4 years ago
TAIL SO HEAVY HOW COULD U DO THIS MAN AND WOMAN
ladykat over 4 years ago
The Tiny Babushka of Rage is absolutely adorable. I just want to cover his little face in kisses.
shawnc1959 over 4 years ago
Channeling humorist Dave Barry: “Tiny Babushka of Rage” would be an excellent name for a rock band.
Cassia over 4 years ago
Thank Cat that heinie-ous act is over!
Poor Pucky was quite bummed.
Butt, all’s well that ENDS well. Until Lupin makes a cheeky remark.
Good job, People, getting to the bottom of that tail of woe.
Hey Puck – you’re unstuck. So shake your booty, cutie.
luandwill over 4 years ago
A babushka of rage!!!!
rs0204 Premium Member over 4 years ago
“Tiny Babushka of Rage” is a wonderful turn of phrase Georgia.
I have a steno pad that I am always writing down interesting words and phrases so I can remember. That one is going in, not far from “Oh My Cat!”
cat19632001 over 4 years ago
Nothing is stopping the TBR’s eyebrows of rage.
Rauderi over 4 years ago
Best Puck line since “All I want for Christmas is REVENGE!”
just another cat lover over 4 years ago
Where do you come up with these phrases?
Sabrina17 over 4 years ago
TBR, the perfect way to describe an angry baby!
SunflowerGirl100 over 4 years ago
O.T. Facebook message from Georgia with a photo of Elvis nose sniffing with a white rat: “Eight years ago, Elvis and our pet rat Freddie (short for Alfred). We had many pet rats over the years, I highly recommend them as pets! Intelligent, affectionate, and clean, rats make wonderful companions. Of course, despite this sweet photo, never leave them alone with cats. Even a cat you trust, just in case. Elvis was a kitten with my pet rats and he was very used to them. Even so, I was always close by, in reach and ready to intercede in case instinct took over. (It never did ) You can‘t be too careful! These fellas were buddies, though, and we all miss Freddie. He lived to a good ripe old man rattle age. Little unexpected shout out to another great pet option; the humble, brilliant, kind, clean domesticated rat.”
Michael G. over 4 years ago
He could not stand it. So he lay down.
rbluecat Premium Member over 4 years ago
This arc reminds me of an old internet meme. It’s a picture of a pair of shorts laying on the floor, with a perfect impression of a wet cat butt, front paws and tail on the back pocket. The caption reads something like “We decided to give the cat a bath. I took my shorts off to keep them from getting wet.”
ninecat Premium Member over 4 years ago
For those who might have missed the post by asrialfeeple yesterday, please visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/chris-poole-legal-defense-fund In brief, Chris and Jessica are the the folks who care for the cats Cole and Marmalade and also do a lot with cat rescue and TNR. They were bilked out of their property and means of earning a living by a couple of predatory types who “helped” them set up a business, then took it over and kicked them out. Not the first time this has happened to good people, and sadly won’t be the last, but here’s a chance to help out now.
willie_mctell over 4 years ago
scaeva Premium Member over 4 years ago
“TINY BABUSHKA OF RAGE” Can’t help laughing every time I even think of this panel!
Truly awesome, which is highly appropriate, as today is the Day of Awesomeness, and for once I don’t HATE the overuse of the word “awesome.” Very, very few things, actions, or people are awesome. The word should be reserved for things so immense as to be overwhelming, or nearly so.
Since I can’t avoid laughing at even the thought of the third panel, today’s strip is overwhelming, and therefore, awesome.
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
Puck is usually much more reasonable than this. Perhaps a pre-Pink House trauma?
over 4 years ago
I can’t get enough of panel three.
Kitty Katz over 4 years ago
I made this up all by myself
You have heard of the Cat of Adventure
And the Siamese You Can’t Please,
But now everyone make way
For the Babushka of Rage!
…….
No more Mr. Nice Cat,
No more purrs and bumps and boops!
I have been pushed beyond endurance,
I’ll have my revenge on this group,
You will see my raging fury,
You will fear the war I rage,
For I am the Babushka of Rage!!!
…….
There will be no forgiveness
What you’ve done I can’t endure,
I am your sworn enemy
For now and evermore,
Fall in fear as you see
My wrath as it’s unfurled!!
(Woman: You’ve been such a good sport, Puck. Here’s a nice slice of ham.)
I have the best Humans in the World!!
mistercatworks over 4 years ago
Also resembles a papoose of P.O.d.
thecatlady3410 over 4 years ago
Pucks almost as angery as when buzzy mouse was stolen
NancyLouiseFreeman over 4 years ago
I had to slather my cat in margarine when he got his entire tail and rump stuck to an old-fashioned fly strip.
KL over 4 years ago
I heart this so much! Poor little sweet little Pucky….
Daeder over 4 years ago
Now I want a T-shirt with Puck on it that says “I am a tiny babushka of rage!”
knight1192a over 4 years ago
PUCK YOU LAZY BONES!!!!! Smokey is quite fluffy and she still managed to flick it back and forth when wet after a bath.
KiraHatfield over 4 years ago
omg tiny babushka of rage <3 Puck is just too cute for words
NWdryad over 4 years ago
Actually there is a spectacular LOLCat meme that is very similar to what Puck is going through and to how Puck looks like right now. I would post it here if I knew how.
crochetwhitethings over 4 years ago
“babushka” = old woman or grandmother. I thought Puck was adamant that he’s a boy?
Biskits over 4 years ago
Puck is referring to having his head wrapped up in a bab ushka or cover like eastern European older ladies wear. An insult to him but actually a defensive move by the People.
Biskits over 4 years ago
I would Love to see Elvis attack the man! All the cats are too well behaved.
Denny Wheeler Premium Member over 4 years ago
OT: Does Kate Bush always sound like a squeaky 5 year old? This isn’t at all about content—just that her voice is painful to listen to, at least on the two versions of “Wuthering Heights” on YouTube.
kittylover.truitt over 4 years ago
This is hilarious! Especially love the last 2 panels :)
OliverT over 4 years ago
All night long. Babushka Babushka Zoom Zoom.
KJM15 over 4 years ago
I have made the third panel my wallpaper. #tinybabushkaofrage
Fennec! at the Disco 8 months ago
Love Puck’s towel hat!