I would give a lot to hear the Boy pronounce “athleticism” at three years old. (I have no doubt he knows the word, though, especially if there’s been sports TV on recently!)
The reason beavers are such great dam builders is because the sound of trickling water is like Nails On A Chalkboard. The sound is irritating to them. Their ears are very sensitive. So when the strip had “thwack”… all I could think of was the judges of this competition wanting to break up the contest… because the noise would be too much for them.
This reminds me of a story about my (then) young cousin. She drew a picture of a smiling bear with a long line going just over its head. When her mom asked her what it was, she said, “It’s a happy polar bear because the bullet missed him.” (They lived in Alaska at the time.)
We need Puck to interview these two and give us the “beaver interest” angle to the story. Who are these two determined beavers? What led them to becoming tennis players? And above all, what is behind the rivalry that has made it so personal between them?
Zero-Tasking Day: You (many of you) got the hour back that THEY stole last spring, so you can relax and stop trying to catch up. Remember: Life may be a rat race, but the winners cross that finish line last.
National Vinegar Day: Go ahead and be a sourpuss. For something that comes from rot (we call it by the euphemism “fermentation”) vinegar has astonishing properties as a preservative and antiseptic. The Roman legions conquered the world with it: a beverage called posca made from water, vinegar, and honey which is both refreshing and restorative.
National Author’s Day: Writing well is hard work—which is possibly why so few do. “Anyone can write a book,” how often have we heard that sneer? There is some truth to it, but relatively few can write a good book, and even they are often compelled to write “mortgage lifters.” “Some books are to be tasted. Others may be sampled. But some few should be chewed and digested.”
Speaking of chewed and digested, it is National Calzone Day: otherwise known as pizza in a clam shell, the true “stuffed” pizza. “Calzone” means “sock,” as in “sock it to me.”
National Deep Fried Clams Day: The perfect cure for the cold, clammy feelings you had last night. Fortunately for those of us who enjoy fried clams, the last “Humongous, Giant Clam” succumbed years ago to a clampoon in the hands of Reuben Clamsoe. If you are unfamiliar with this bit of history, check out the works of Arlo Guthrie, specifically the “Ballad of Reuben Clamsoe.”
Speaking of pizza clams, yes, calzone can be deep fried. Apparently deep fried pizza is a thing in parts of Great Britain, where all food is either boiled or deep fried into submission. Talk about a cholesterol bomb—I can hear the arteries crackling even from here.
I’m back from the hospital (heart attack) and have LOTS of “favorite comics” to catch up on.
The bad thing about hospitals is missing my daily comics (I have a “dumb phone”), the constant blood tests, the IV lines TKO, and especially the unending number of stickers for heart leads.
If anybody lost a friend/family member while I was out: I’m sorry and you have my sympathy.
If anybody was sick— I send you my best wishes to get well.
Now, I’m off to read many days worth of go comics without the many comments (to save time.)
One Beeber is more than enough, thank you. Would be best if we could get rid of that one.
Now two beavers (yes, I know the boy was saying two beavers, not Beber) is different. Personally, I picture them as more ping pong players. Think that came from a Looney Tunes or Disney shorty depicting two beavers playing ping pong.
deadheadzan about 4 years ago
I love it , too! What a wonderful imagination and story!
maggijoseph Premium Member about 4 years ago
The boy has a super imagination and the woman is such a good mom! And Lupin helps!
Le'letha Premium Member about 4 years ago
I would give a lot to hear the Boy pronounce “athleticism” at three years old. (I have no doubt he knows the word, though, especially if there’s been sports TV on recently!)
Jungle Empress about 4 years ago
I knew it! Beavers do play tennis with their tails! The Boy has definitive proof!
Strob Premium Member about 4 years ago
Now that hockey, baseball and basketball are over, I guess I’ll watch beaver-tennis (no weirder than jai alai.)
marilynnbyerly about 4 years ago
The boy is following in his mom’s talented footsteps, and the beavers look a bit like Angus the ghost cat.
Gent about 4 years ago
Those beavers. They always into some dam rackets.
fullmoondeb Premium Member about 4 years ago
SUNDAY FUNDAY “Turn back those clocks” time!
Robin Harwood about 4 years ago
I think most sports are boring, but I’d watch this.
I Mad Am I about 4 years ago
The reason beavers are such great dam builders is because the sound of trickling water is like Nails On A Chalkboard. The sound is irritating to them. Their ears are very sensitive. So when the strip had “thwack”… all I could think of was the judges of this competition wanting to break up the contest… because the noise would be too much for them.
Georgia Dunn creator about 4 years ago
And yes, this is a real idea from the Boy! I asked him permission to share this and that’s his drawing in the last panel too.
Robin Harwood about 4 years ago
Yesterday I was asked about Halloween in Australia. For those who want to know, here it is.
catmom1360 about 4 years ago
Very innovative. Looks like the boy has a great imagination (like his Mom).
ikini Premium Member about 4 years ago
This reminds me of a story about my (then) young cousin. She drew a picture of a smiling bear with a long line going just over its head. When her mom asked her what it was, she said, “It’s a happy polar bear because the bullet missed him.” (They lived in Alaska at the time.)
More_Cats_Than_Sense about 4 years ago
Is one of the “Beebers” named ‘Justin’ perhaps? ;-)
WelshRat Premium Member about 4 years ago
Beavery, very careful what you wish for…
Nuliajuk about 4 years ago
Super beaver.
https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/i-just-couldn-t-believe-it-photographer-captures-saskatoon-beaver-bursting-through-ice-like-superman-1.5168813
Kitty Katz about 4 years ago
Elton John: Rocket Man
Went to the court at 9 am
Practiced in front of all my friends
And I’ll show them who’s the best beaver by then!
I’ll do my serve and never fail
Who needs a racket, I’ve got my tail!
…….
And I think it’s gonna be a long, long match
‘Till match point’s scored, my game’s up to scratch
A game of love, I am gonna play
Let’s go, go, go
Racket tail
Racket tail, game, set, match point gonna play right now!
arolarson Premium Member about 4 years ago
OT. Yen
edwardhnelson about 4 years ago
So cute and fun! So much creativity! Congratulations and thank you for sharing!
Santana about 4 years ago
I thought tennis played with only beaver tails
Was meant for someone else but not for me
“Love” was out to get them
That’s the way it seemed
Giant buck teeth haunted all my dreams
Then I saw the pace, now I’m a be(l)eaver
Not a trace of doubt in my mind
Cat above, oh leave it to beavers
I couldn’t unsee it if I tried
I thought talent was more or less a Cat-given thing
The more He gave the less I got, oh yeah
What’s the use in tryin’
All I get is strain
Instead of brilliance I get disdain
Then I saw the Boy’s work, now that’s ingenious
Not a trace of doubt in my mind
He’s so clever and more than ever
I couldn’t do it if I tried
(Neil Diamond – I’m a Believer)
cat19632001 about 4 years ago
YES! I see them. Lupin toe beans in panel one! So tiny but there. ♥
Andrew Sleeth about 4 years ago
Nice beaver.
cat19632001 about 4 years ago
We need Puck to interview these two and give us the “beaver interest” angle to the story. Who are these two determined beavers? What led them to becoming tennis players? And above all, what is behind the rivalry that has made it so personal between them?
christopherbacon692 about 4 years ago
Who else wants to see these beavers return as characters?
DM3456 about 4 years ago
Sweet! There is a new cartoonist in the family.
cat19632001 about 4 years ago
Now I’m hearing the old NBC opening intro music for “Breakfast at Wimbledon.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF-TsHfBpE4
Michael G. about 4 years ago
This sport will be a smash!
rs0204 Premium Member about 4 years ago
A plea for Tuesday 11/3/20.
Gent about 4 years ago
If they’re tired playing for too long, they should have some beeverages for refreshment.
gigagrouch about 4 years ago
Justin Beebers?
anomalous4 about 4 years ago
OT: Happy Gotcha Day, Onyx!
ladykat about 4 years ago
The Boy has a lot of talent.
cubfan826 about 4 years ago
What a wonderfully creative little guy! Great things are ahead for him.
cat19632001 about 4 years ago
Lupin is so proud of the boy’s artistic skill.
scaeva Premium Member about 4 years ago
Today is:
Zero-Tasking Day: You (many of you) got the hour back that THEY stole last spring, so you can relax and stop trying to catch up. Remember: Life may be a rat race, but the winners cross that finish line last.
National Vinegar Day: Go ahead and be a sourpuss. For something that comes from rot (we call it by the euphemism “fermentation”) vinegar has astonishing properties as a preservative and antiseptic. The Roman legions conquered the world with it: a beverage called posca made from water, vinegar, and honey which is both refreshing and restorative.
National Author’s Day: Writing well is hard work—which is possibly why so few do. “Anyone can write a book,” how often have we heard that sneer? There is some truth to it, but relatively few can write a good book, and even they are often compelled to write “mortgage lifters.” “Some books are to be tasted. Others may be sampled. But some few should be chewed and digested.”
Speaking of chewed and digested, it is National Calzone Day: otherwise known as pizza in a clam shell, the true “stuffed” pizza. “Calzone” means “sock,” as in “sock it to me.”
National Deep Fried Clams Day: The perfect cure for the cold, clammy feelings you had last night. Fortunately for those of us who enjoy fried clams, the last “Humongous, Giant Clam” succumbed years ago to a clampoon in the hands of Reuben Clamsoe. If you are unfamiliar with this bit of history, check out the works of Arlo Guthrie, specifically the “Ballad of Reuben Clamsoe.”
Speaking of pizza clams, yes, calzone can be deep fried. Apparently deep fried pizza is a thing in parts of Great Britain, where all food is either boiled or deep fried into submission. Talk about a cholesterol bomb—I can hear the arteries crackling even from here.
I’ll clam up now.
sue.essen about 4 years ago
This is just adorable, Georgia!
about 4 years ago
I really admire the Boy’s creativity.
noreenklose about 4 years ago
Hi everybody!
I’m back from the hospital (heart attack) and have LOTS of “favorite comics” to catch up on.
The bad thing about hospitals is missing my daily comics (I have a “dumb phone”), the constant blood tests, the IV lines TKO, and especially the unending number of stickers for heart leads.
If anybody lost a friend/family member while I was out: I’m sorry and you have my sympathy.
If anybody was sick— I send you my best wishes to get well.
Now, I’m off to read many days worth of go comics without the many comments (to save time.)
knight1192a about 4 years ago
One Beeber is more than enough, thank you. Would be best if we could get rid of that one.
Now two beavers (yes, I know the boy was saying two beavers, not Beber) is different. Personally, I picture them as more ping pong players. Think that came from a Looney Tunes or Disney shorty depicting two beavers playing ping pong.
asrialfeeple about 4 years ago
And what a game it is, folks! It’s the game of the century!Tension fills the air with no beaver even giving an inch!
willie_mctell about 4 years ago
The athleticism leaves me breathless.
TammyAudia Premium Member about 4 years ago
I love it!!!
Taracinablue about 4 years ago
Cute! I love when media illustrates an imagination vividly =)
Sue Ellen about 4 years ago
I love when little kids use big words correctly!
fullmoondeb Premium Member about 4 years ago
OT: Has anyone heard from muffi lately? Sending out hugs and prayers.
OdieTheDog about 4 years ago
The woman was pregnant in the first strip back In 2010, how old is the boy now?
leopardglily about 2 years ago
Awwwwwww. Little kid nonsense :)