This is like when Blossom runs and hides under the bed when she hears the Scary Doorbell! NOPE indeed!
Poor Lupin. He can’t hear the Scary Noises, so instead he gets to wonder why his big brothers are suddenly in Poof Mode. It’s so hard being a kitty, isn’t it?
They got back to the deli about 6AM, and Jimmy was just getting ready open (even on weekdays he did a fair breakfast business, what with the frittatas and his special scrambled egg wraps). Megan led Tre-C back through their special “cat door” into the storeroom/office and they were about to nestle down, when Tre-C said; “You’re not going to believe this, Meg, but I’m getting hungry.” Megan immediately rose to her feet and stretched; “Yeah, I could go for a bite myself. That’s the danger in having my office here…The smells are so good it always makes me want to snack.” Tre-C couldn’t resist; “Well, you certainly look good, anyway. You can’t be more than Ten, tops." Megan let out a sharp laugh; “You flatterer! Last time I got on the scale I was eleven-seven!” Jimmy, who was finishing loading the display case heard Megan’s laugh, but- poor Human- his response was “Well, bless you… is it dusty back there?” Tre-C turned toward Megan and rolled her eyes.
Anyone ever have one of those clocks which “Meows” at the top of the hour? I used one for one night, and that was it, couldn’t sleep with it in the same room as myself.
Oh, too funny – those facial expressions in the last panel are priceless :D
I fear in my house there’d likely be the opposite reaction. Sammy would probably startle at first but Dean would be right in there like a dirty shirt trying to kill the cuckoo. Sammy would soon join in because well, Dean’s after something and he (Sammy) might want it … and of course then a squabble would ensue and things would be knocked over, sigh
I just love the first panel with the Boys firmly behaving themselves, dangit! And the last panel with the Guardian Cuckoo, of course. I’d say the volume’s too loud, as none of our kitties have minded the birdie in our clock, but clearly the volume’s right where it needs to be.
When I was in college, my parents went to Switzerland and brought home a cuckoo clock. At that time we had a dog, and when that cuckoo started “cuckoo-ing”, the dog went wild! My parents had to turn off the clock to stop the dog from barking non-stop!On a different note, could all you Orbsters please send positive thoughts towards all of us here in Hawaii? As of tonight, Hurricane Lane is a category 5 storm and appears to be on track to directly hit us in Honolulu or come extremely near us by Thursday or Friday. Would really appreciate it! Thank you!
Priceless….Lupin with his back turned to the clock. By the time he turns around the little bird will have snapped back and he will still be clueless about what terrified Puck and Elvis. He’ll have to follow them under the bed for an explanation.
Good morning and happy Hump Day, orbsters and orbabies! Oh, my cat! This strip is hilarious. The last panel had me bent helplessly over my keyboard, trying not to laugh too loud so Paul won’t wake up! Elvis’ expression is priceless. Poor little Pucky fleeing for his live, and clueless Lupin.
Every cat for himself there, guys? Leaving Lupin, the Cat of Adventure to deal with the terror lurking behind him without even so much as a paw wave to warn him?
I once stayed with friends who had one of those old Felix the Cat clocks with the eyes that moved back and forth. To this day on quiet winter nights, I can still hear it in my head ticking, ticking, ticking….
. . . FROM MS DUNN, FB: If you need a smile this afternoon—this is a good one!Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Centers is the same shelter that saved Puck and Lupin, and adopted them out to us! They do a lot of good work. Here’s wishing Sandy her own forever family and a long, happy life!http://purrfectpals.org/kitten-cam-fans-to-the-rescue/
Years ago, my husband bought me the National Audubon bird clock that had recorded bird songs that played each hour. When it first started playing, our dogs kept running into the room looking around for the birds! After a while, they finally got used to the clock. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work anymore and I miss my bird songs.
My mom had one of those bird clocks. The speaker is mostly nonworking now so all it does is make a weird hissing squeak every hour, three minutes after the hour.
Sue Ellen over 6 years ago
Somebody give Lupin a clue!
Jungle Empress over 6 years ago
This is like when Blossom runs and hides under the bed when she hears the Scary Doorbell! NOPE indeed!
Poor Lupin. He can’t hear the Scary Noises, so instead he gets to wonder why his big brothers are suddenly in Poof Mode. It’s so hard being a kitty, isn’t it?
GreasyOldTam over 6 years ago
Lupin, look up!!
skykey over 6 years ago
Ok, seriously… my DomShor, aka the demon with the glass halo, would have had that little wooden birdie between its paws by, “Cuckoo, cuck…”
Adiraiju over 6 years ago
It’s like the rest of life: when everyone bolts but you can’t see why, it’s often safest to follow the herd.
skykey over 6 years ago
And, BTW, nice tail poofage there, Elvis..
over 6 years ago
Elvis’ expression in the last panel is great.
Sue Ellen over 6 years ago
Pucky, such big eyes you have! And such adorable toe beans!
knight1192a over 6 years ago
RUN FOR THE HILLS!!!!!! Or at least for under the bed or couch.
skykey over 6 years ago
Kim Metzger Premium Member over 6 years ago
Anyone ever have one of those clocks which “Meows” at the top of the hour? I used one for one night, and that was it, couldn’t sleep with it in the same room as myself.
skykey over 6 years ago
I think by 11pm I’d be ready to throw a shoe at it…
ChristineFoxdale over 6 years ago
Famous last words : “Why is everybody running..?”
Strob Premium Member over 6 years ago
“Run away!!”
poppet bear over 6 years ago
Oh, too funny – those facial expressions in the last panel are priceless :D
I fear in my house there’d likely be the opposite reaction. Sammy would probably startle at first but Dean would be right in there like a dirty shirt trying to kill the cuckoo. Sammy would soon join in because well, Dean’s after something and he (Sammy) might want it … and of course then a squabble would ensue and things would be knocked over, sigh
Rosette over 6 years ago
Yay for perspective! Georgia’s talent grows daily!
Sionyx over 6 years ago
I just love the first panel with the Boys firmly behaving themselves, dangit! And the last panel with the Guardian Cuckoo, of course. I’d say the volume’s too loud, as none of our kitties have minded the birdie in our clock, but clearly the volume’s right where it needs to be.
Robin Harwood over 6 years ago
I see the good boys are doing a live broadcast from the table instead of the newsdesk.
Robin Harwood over 6 years ago
That clock can defend itself!
cat19632001 over 6 years ago
At least with the vacuum cleaner, the Boys had some advanced warning.
cat19632001 over 6 years ago
NOPE, NOPE, NOPE
cat19632001 over 6 years ago
Puck’s paws – awesomeness. Elvis’s “The Scream” – wonderful. Lupin’s quizzical eyebrows – fantastic.
ctlum over 6 years ago
When I was in college, my parents went to Switzerland and brought home a cuckoo clock. At that time we had a dog, and when that cuckoo started “cuckoo-ing”, the dog went wild! My parents had to turn off the clock to stop the dog from barking non-stop!On a different note, could all you Orbsters please send positive thoughts towards all of us here in Hawaii? As of tonight, Hurricane Lane is a category 5 storm and appears to be on track to directly hit us in Honolulu or come extremely near us by Thursday or Friday. Would really appreciate it! Thank you!
Ruth Brown over 6 years ago
They are good boys indeed and deserve rewards and love.
arolarson Premium Member over 6 years ago
Priceless….Lupin with his back turned to the clock. By the time he turns around the little bird will have snapped back and he will still be clueless about what terrified Puck and Elvis. He’ll have to follow them under the bed for an explanation.
lightoftriumph over 6 years ago
My cats won’t screw with important stuff. They seem to know it’s important to us, and destroying it wouldn’t be funny.
Lily.spokescat over 6 years ago
Best. Comic. Ever. ❤️
Major Matt Mason Premium Member over 6 years ago
Occasionally, Lupin’s deafness pays off. ;-)
Olive O'Sudden over 6 years ago
Such good boys.
Denny Wheeler Premium Member over 6 years ago
We all noticed the craftsperson’s signature on the clock, yes? More of that ‘Georgia Dunn’ brand.
ladykat over 6 years ago
Good morning and happy Hump Day, orbsters and orbabies! Oh, my cat! This strip is hilarious. The last panel had me bent helplessly over my keyboard, trying not to laugh too loud so Paul won’t wake up! Elvis’ expression is priceless. Poor little Pucky fleeing for his live, and clueless Lupin.
momma-tink over 6 years ago
Every cat for himself there, guys? Leaving Lupin, the Cat of Adventure to deal with the terror lurking behind him without even so much as a paw wave to warn him?
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 6 years ago
Not quite the reaction that i was expecting, but i knew that there would be a big reaction.
Serendewi over 6 years ago
I never knew Elvis could look like Ludo from “Labyrinth”! So glad I wasn’t drinking anything while reading this strip! This is an A+++++!!!
stepzla over 6 years ago
I love that Lupin’s is confused by Puck & Elvis’ reaction. Being deaf has it’s perks.
willie_mctell over 6 years ago
Suddenly, without any warning, from the deep inner recesses of the clock it emerges. Satan’s Cuckoo. It was a trap.
miscreant over 6 years ago
Sometimes being a deaf kitty has its advantages. Sometimes you never hear what gets you.
Chris Sherlock over 6 years ago
Fortunately for Lupin, he’s not facing the clock, Otherwise, the cuckoo might startle him as much as the noise from it startled Elvis and Puck.
rs0204 Premium Member over 6 years ago
The clock has a self defense program! Run!
mistercatworks over 6 years ago
I once stayed with friends who had one of those old Felix the Cat clocks with the eyes that moved back and forth. To this day on quiet winter nights, I can still hear it in my head ticking, ticking, ticking….
Mx Crazy Cat Person over 6 years ago
I had expected the BCN crew to attack before the clock did. Now Lupin just needs to figure out that the clock attacked.
MDMom over 6 years ago
. . . FROM MS DUNN, FB: If you need a smile this afternoon—this is a good one!Purrfect Pals Cat Sanctuary and Adoption Centers is the same shelter that saved Puck and Lupin, and adopted them out to us! They do a lot of good work. Here’s wishing Sandy her own forever family and a long, happy life!http://purrfectpals.org/kitten-cam-fans-to-the-rescue/
McColl34 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Engage Panic Mode!
amethyst52 Premium Member over 6 years ago
I have dents in my wall from kitties smacking the cuckoo clock weights around. Naughty kitties.
Grey Forest over 6 years ago
Years ago, my husband bought me the National Audubon bird clock that had recorded bird songs that played each hour. When it first started playing, our dogs kept running into the room looking around for the birds! After a while, they finally got used to the clock. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work anymore and I miss my bird songs.
Font Lady Premium Member over 6 years ago
My mom had one of those bird clocks. The speaker is mostly nonworking now so all it does is make a weird hissing squeak every hour, three minutes after the hour.
just another cat lover about 5 years ago
If anyone’s confused, Lupin’s deaf
just another cat lover about 5 years ago
Elvis and Puck in panel 4: me when someone tells me to search up “im sorry jon”. The images are super cursed
Internet master over 3 years ago
I like how she put the signature onto the cuckoo clock!
leopardglily almost 2 years ago
I forgot Lupin was deaf!
Fennec! at the Disco almost 2 years ago
Lupin didn’t see the birdie!
(But possibly the others didn’t see it either.)
pansexual_turtle 7 months ago
LOL bc lupins deaf so he doesn’t know what’s going on