We know you will, Goldie. As for the Puck wannabe – is that like one of those scary clown type dolls that you can punch or push and it won’t fall down? Those are enough to give me nightmares.
OT. Thanks to the many wonderful folks who wished me Happy 70th Birthday. About the recipes for the Hungarian Walnut Torte and the two frostings . . . .
My GF gave me a cat doll, life-sized, black, with piercing gold eyes. Her real cat McCali saw it, froze and began to hyperventilate. Poor kitty!! We traumatized her and felt so guilty afterwards!
There was an article online yesterday…one of the big box home stores had 12 foot tall articulated skeletons with led eyes. They sold out fast. Would love to see what Goldie and the Boys would do with one of those!
The shmoos were one of my favorite things in Lil Abner. I started on reading comics, with my Dad reading them to me, so I have many fine memories of comics I’ve followed as long as they existed, or until they were taken over by artists who promptly changed everything that was good about them. Sooo; “forum” query, who remembers old comics? Dick Tracy, Brenda Starr, Rick O’Shay & Hipshot Percussion, Charlie Brown & the Peanuts gang, Lil Abner, Mary Worth, Blondie, Hi & Lois, Beetle Bailey…..the list goes on, but I have to go. Let’s see who we remember!!!
Goldie, you totally deserve the huge spider you bravely caught yesterday. I am so sorry they took it from you. Of course all these decorations are cat toys!
Just a general question: Can somebody please explain the term Orbsters in relation to this comic strip? I saw a few references at the zoom meeting last night.
Most traumatic Halloween thing for our cats – one year I dressed up as a cat and when I put the ears on, our Orange boy absolutely freaked. He puffed out more than Elvis and ran from me. I was no longer “Mom.” I was a giant, scary invader! I took the ears off of course!
One Halloween when I was staying at my mom’s house and giving out treats, I dressed up in black jeans, black turtleneck, and a really weird furry wig (no ears, unfortunately) and painted on a rather scary cat face. Then I topped the costume off with big red wax lips with vampire fangs. The first trick-or-treater of the night was a little girl about five years old, dressed in one of those devil costumes from the Hallmark store, being driven from house to house by her mom in a big fancy Mercedes. She was so little I didnt make her ring the doorbell but went out to meet her. The kid was so terrified of my costume that she stopped stock still and wouldn’t come up onto the porch. I had to go down and drop the candy into her little hollow pumpkin. She still didnt move until I was back on the porch, at which time she turned and ran for her life, diving into the Mercedes. I considered my costume a great success, but decided the vampire lips were a bit much and put them away for the rest of the night to avoid traumatizing anybody.
I had a large monkey puppet that was best friends with my sister’s kids. It was big enough that I could give it facial expressions and movements. Other people’s pets would freak out about it. It didn’t smell real, but it moved real. One cat tried to kill him.
Global Cat Day —Formerly known as Feral Cat Day. Baba Mouse wants YOU to T-N-R! Because you love them, that’s why.
National Cut Up Your Credit Cards Day —Credit cards may be convenient, but they were also invented by the banking industry to make money. They are a shortcut to debt, and debt is only good for the lender. This is in spite of the fact that your credit worthiness goes down the less debt you have. That is ridiculous.
National Dictionary Day — I have an appetite for words “exceeding the greediest likings of the big people.” One of my so-called “faults” as a writer is using perfectly good words that a third grader doesn’t know. Yes, it was hell trying to write for structural engineers …
How did this terrible affliction come about? I was given my first dictionary in third grade. Look up one word, find five more, or ten, or twenty. Only problem was, having been force-fed phonics, I never did learn to spell … and still beat AutoCorrupt.
World Spine Day —You only have one (unless you are an invertebrate punster, in which case you are lucky to have a notochord.) (See previous entry). Seriously, they cannot be replaced, and repair is both risky and problematic. Even structural engineers think it’s a terrible joke. Take care of it, or it will “take care” of you (Mob definition.)
National Liqueur Day — Otherwise known as National Spinal Lubricant Day for those whose spines are problematic. (Obligatory disclaimer: The medical establishment does not recommend “self-medication,” and neither do I. YMMV)
Goldie was concentrating on drinking her coffee and not really looking right at Fake Puck which goes to show how inattention during multitasking can bite you in the butt!
deadheadzan about 4 years ago
Surprise! So lifelike even a great detective didn’t know.
Avatar_Hoodie about 4 years ago
LoL
Avatar_Hoodie about 4 years ago
Wait how didbthe cat turn around?! Maybe Goldie will solve that mystery
deadheadzan about 4 years ago
OT: Elvis Puffs Out is such a fun book, featuring Elvis as well as Baba Mouse and the Robber Mice. I recommend any fan get a copy.
RAGs about 4 years ago
Did Puck sit on a copier machine?
OliveO'Sudden about 4 years ago
I laughed out loud so hard I think I scared my cats.♥
ctlum about 4 years ago
Goldie, that Puck impersonator would have fooled me too!
Colorado Expat about 4 years ago
Those eyes look like candy corn… Now, that’s spooky!
JLChi about 4 years ago
We know you will, Goldie. As for the Puck wannabe – is that like one of those scary clown type dolls that you can punch or push and it won’t fall down? Those are enough to give me nightmares.
OT. Thanks to the many wonderful folks who wished me Happy 70th Birthday. About the recipes for the Hungarian Walnut Torte and the two frostings . . . .
I Mad Am I about 4 years ago
Perfect opportunity for Tillie, or one of her Spirit friends, to speak through the toy and Really Scare Goldie!!!
pschearer Premium Member about 4 years ago
My GF gave me a cat doll, life-sized, black, with piercing gold eyes. Her real cat McCali saw it, froze and began to hyperventilate. Poor kitty!! We traumatized her and felt so guilty afterwards!
fullmoondeb Premium Member about 4 years ago
BoFCH!!! (Back of fake cat head).
catmom1360 about 4 years ago
I laughed out loud at fourth panel.
Jayfbird1969 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Poor Goldie. Guess it was a bit of a one-sided conservation. I would have been scared if the decorative Puck answered back.
WelshRat Premium Member about 4 years ago
Puck, don’t interrupt when a lady talks to another you!
Lady Bri about 4 years ago
Snowed by the doppelganger! My word but that does really look like our Puck! :O
Jungle Empress about 4 years ago
Look how happy Fake Puck is! LOL.
Bwahahaha! about 4 years ago
Because they are called DECORATIONS, Goldie – not toys. You’re a talking cat in a comic strip – wise up.
arolarson Premium Member about 4 years ago
OT…..Yen, Nushi and the great-hearted Orb
arolarson Premium Member about 4 years ago
There was an article online yesterday…one of the big box home stores had 12 foot tall articulated skeletons with led eyes. They sold out fast. Would love to see what Goldie and the Boys would do with one of those!
Major Matt Mason Premium Member about 4 years ago
Coulda been worse. Coulda been a cucumber.
Pinemelon about 4 years ago
ooooh snekay
LadyPeterW about 4 years ago
The shmoos were one of my favorite things in Lil Abner. I started on reading comics, with my Dad reading them to me, so I have many fine memories of comics I’ve followed as long as they existed, or until they were taken over by artists who promptly changed everything that was good about them. Sooo; “forum” query, who remembers old comics? Dick Tracy, Brenda Starr, Rick O’Shay & Hipshot Percussion, Charlie Brown & the Peanuts gang, Lil Abner, Mary Worth, Blondie, Hi & Lois, Beetle Bailey…..the list goes on, but I have to go. Let’s see who we remember!!!
Kitty Katz about 4 years ago
From Stealers Wheel: Stuck in the Middle With You
After a wonderful evening last night
I met Orb friends who were just outta sight
Now this morning I made a spider attack,
Then I had to give the darn thing back
Bats to the left of me, spiders to the right
Here I am
Thought I was talking to you.
…….
Yes I thought I was talking to you, Puck
And I’m telling you what I’m gonna do,
There is a skeleton there for the taking,
And it’s mine, I’m gonna see it through
Bats to the left of me, spiders to the right
Here I am
Thought I was talking to you!
DorseyBelle about 4 years ago
Goldie, you totally deserve the huge spider you bravely caught yesterday. I am so sorry they took it from you. Of course all these decorations are cat toys!
diskus Premium Member about 4 years ago
Im with Goldie, dont tempt my instincts if you dont want trouble
cat19632001 about 4 years ago
Do we get to see the Great Skeleton Takedown tomorrow? Please!
Pet about 4 years ago
Ha! Hee hee! Goldie got PUnCKED 8-))
just another cat lover about 4 years ago
OT: The Mega Orb is officially on Urban Dictionary! Or will be soon, hopefully.
just another cat lover about 4 years ago
Oh Cat that Puck decoration looks creepy. The resemblance is uncanny.
Michael G. about 4 years ago
Demonstrating the perspicacity that redounds to her reputation as an investigator of the greatest distinction!
Sabrina17 about 4 years ago
Just a general question: Can somebody please explain the term Orbsters in relation to this comic strip? I saw a few references at the zoom meeting last night.
rydiacaller about 4 years ago
This one made me literally laugh out loud.
Jed about 4 years ago
I was wondering why Puck was standing around in his T-shirt. Thought it was time for fisticuffs again.
scyphi26 about 4 years ago
Oh, that’s just creepy.
cat19632001 about 4 years ago
Tiny Goldie toe beans!
cat19632001 about 4 years ago
Wait – is Puck (the real Puck) letting Goldie sit on his window perch where he watches for his buddy the Mail Carrier?
Casey Jones about 4 years ago
He looks to be made of a squash to me.
Mr. Reader about 4 years ago
That is funny.
ltrauth about 4 years ago
Most traumatic Halloween thing for our cats – one year I dressed up as a cat and when I put the ears on, our Orange boy absolutely freaked. He puffed out more than Elvis and ran from me. I was no longer “Mom.” I was a giant, scary invader! I took the ears off of course!
Alicelth Premium Member about 4 years ago
OT a bit
BillJackson2 about 4 years ago
OT: A story to tell you another story:
mistercatworks about 4 years ago
For a minute there, Goldie was talking to a cartoon character. :)
Zoomer&Yeti about 4 years ago
Poor Goldie. Cue the confused monolog:
“Wait . . . Puck . . . didn’t you? . . . I . . . You . . . How did? . . . I was just . . . Where did you? AHHHHH! "
Catmom about 4 years ago
One Halloween when I was staying at my mom’s house and giving out treats, I dressed up in black jeans, black turtleneck, and a really weird furry wig (no ears, unfortunately) and painted on a rather scary cat face. Then I topped the costume off with big red wax lips with vampire fangs. The first trick-or-treater of the night was a little girl about five years old, dressed in one of those devil costumes from the Hallmark store, being driven from house to house by her mom in a big fancy Mercedes. She was so little I didnt make her ring the doorbell but went out to meet her. The kid was so terrified of my costume that she stopped stock still and wouldn’t come up onto the porch. I had to go down and drop the candy into her little hollow pumpkin. She still didnt move until I was back on the porch, at which time she turned and ran for her life, diving into the Mercedes. I considered my costume a great success, but decided the vampire lips were a bit much and put them away for the rest of the night to avoid traumatizing anybody.
marilynnbyerly about 4 years ago
I had a large monkey puppet that was best friends with my sister’s kids. It was big enough that I could give it facial expressions and movements. Other people’s pets would freak out about it. It didn’t smell real, but it moved real. One cat tried to kill him.
anomalous4 about 4 years ago
I’m surprised Goldie didn’t send her coffee flying when the real Puck startled her!
nerd warning about 4 years ago
Let’s face it, you did not see this coming. I sure didn’t.
bobw2012 about 4 years ago
GAH!!!!!!
scaeva Premium Member about 4 years ago
Today is:
Global Cat Day —Formerly known as Feral Cat Day. Baba Mouse wants YOU to T-N-R! Because you love them, that’s why.
National Cut Up Your Credit Cards Day —Credit cards may be convenient, but they were also invented by the banking industry to make money. They are a shortcut to debt, and debt is only good for the lender. This is in spite of the fact that your credit worthiness goes down the less debt you have. That is ridiculous.
National Dictionary Day — I have an appetite for words “exceeding the greediest likings of the big people.” One of my so-called “faults” as a writer is using perfectly good words that a third grader doesn’t know. Yes, it was hell trying to write for structural engineers …
How did this terrible affliction come about? I was given my first dictionary in third grade. Look up one word, find five more, or ten, or twenty. Only problem was, having been force-fed phonics, I never did learn to spell … and still beat AutoCorrupt.
World Spine Day —You only have one (unless you are an invertebrate punster, in which case you are lucky to have a notochord.) (See previous entry). Seriously, they cannot be replaced, and repair is both risky and problematic. Even structural engineers think it’s a terrible joke. Take care of it, or it will “take care” of you (Mob definition.)
National Liqueur Day — Otherwise known as National Spinal Lubricant Day for those whose spines are problematic. (Obligatory disclaimer: The medical establishment does not recommend “self-medication,” and neither do I. YMMV)
knight1192a about 4 years ago
And Puck-O-Ween gets Goldie.
willie_mctell about 4 years ago
Panel 3—one fang. Stylish.
about 4 years ago
The last panel is hilarious.
fuzzybritches about 4 years ago
I’m loving her expression of pique in the first three panels.
Aspen_Bell about 4 years ago
There’s something very E.C. Segar about today’s strip. I could see this happening to Castor Oyl.
dogday Premium Member about 4 years ago
Now THAT was funny@
Mx Crazy Cat Person about 4 years ago
Poor Goldie, she is not sure how to Halloween with humans yet.
Strob Premium Member about 4 years ago
Best turnaround reveal since finding Mrs. Bates in the cellar of Norman’s motel.
maggijoseph Premium Member about 4 years ago
Goldie was concentrating on drinking her coffee and not really looking right at Fake Puck which goes to show how inattention during multitasking can bite you in the butt!
BettyAdams about 4 years ago
As someone who has dealt with several black cats…I get you.