Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for December 19, 2020

Am I the only one thinking of that scene in The Aristocats with little Berlioz throwing paint at a canvas – and his siblings – to produce a lovely feline masterpiece? (It’s the “Scales and Arpeggios” number, if the description doesn’t ring a bell.)

High five not appreciated, Lupin!

Such colorful boys…

a holiday to remember, everything is decorated

Welp, now they’re all guilty by association.

However, it’s more than likely that the Boy will be blamed for not only painting the wall, but also for painting the cats! (He has artistic parents, though. I think he’ll be okay.)

Spreading tidings of guilt and dread. Except for Lupin.

Spread the glitter!!

Poor Elvis! There is no dignity left in the world.

The next broadcast will be fabulous indeed.

Puck was innocent, but not Lupin. The woman knows Elvis would not do this.

Panel 2 is priceless! Just look at the contempt and righteous outrage on Elvis’ face! :D Poor Pucky Bear! This does not bode well. That’s right, Lupin, just put a little glitter on him, that’ll help matters! LOL

Over in Bored Panda is an article that fits right in! https://www.boredpanda.com/family-real-life-christmas-cards-jonathan-stanley-north-carolina-2020/ It is about a family, Stanley, who make some outrageously funny seasonal greetings!

With all the cats colorfully covered in paint and glitter… they could easily be the next best thing to having a “So… you thought Your Christmas was hectic” type greeting cards!!

♬Deck the cats with paint and glitter,

Fa la la la la, la la la la

Wait for Bea to post to Twitter

Fa la la la la, la la la la♫

Shouldn’t that be “Unpaw me”?

At this rate, Lupin’s going to make everyone go blind with those sparkles! My transition lenses, they do nothing!

As Le’letha says, “Everybody wants to be a cat…” Elvis is about to drop the glitterbomb? (As in, about to throw Lupin off the table?)

Their artwork is at least the equal of Jackson Pollock. The boys have created a 21st Century masterpiece. Bidding starts at $100 million.

Poor Lupin. Cursed to eternal glitter.

Puck, with your big eyes

Don’t be discouraged

Oh we realize

It’s hard to take courage

When you’re covered in paint

You can look just like the wall

And the worry inside you

Can make you feel so small

We see your true colors

Shining through

We see your true colors

And that’s why we love you

So don’t be afraid to let them show

Your true colors

Pucky, you are beautiful

Like a rainbow

(Billy Steinberg / Tom Kelly – True Colors sung by Cyndi Lauper)

Elvis toe beans!

Lupin’s so glittery, he ought to wear shades.

I hope sensible Goldie is well out of reach and avoiding contamination. Burt is probably chortling as he copies this film to the archives. And, yes, I can certainly see Bea sharing this with social media. Poor boys are never going to live this escapade down!

BTW, the face masks are now available on Zazzle.

Puck and Elvis are now Works of Art.

If you’re going on the naughty list, Just Own that mess and go for the gold. Lupin knows how to embrace his free spirit! Never apologise for who you are.

The Jury is still out? Gonna be a long weekend.

‘Unhand me, you mess’ OMC. But is this Elvis’s revenge for when Lupin refused to groom him because of hairballs? Quite awhile ago but I’m not sure just when.

I’m old and un-hip. What’s “Up Top”? Is that what we used to call a high-five? What’s the “Unhand me you mess” reference?

Love how Puck gets paint on Elvis reaching out for help!

This will not end well…

Oh. My. CAT. Even Elvis cannot remain dignified under this onslaught.

And now, ladies and gentlecats, we are left with one cats standing. Where has Goldie been lurking? Will she be able to maintain her place on the “Nice” list, or will she be brought to certain doom by the actions of The Boy and The Girl? Tune in Next Week for another thrilling episode of Fortunata vs. The Cats to find out! Same BCN Time; Same BCN channel!

Now this is perfect and as expected. Time for one huge cat wash. Bring armour

Awww Puck. He didn’t realize what he was doing to Elvis. :-(

Meanwhile, Back on the Nile

Puckmosis: Lupinium, you are the un-criminal! Who would have thought?

Lupinium: What makes you think it was me?

Elvis-Anum: Well, for one thing you’re the only one with rainbow-colored fur.

Lupinium: True, but I didn’t un-crime alone. I had a lot of help along the way. Especially in trying to learn how to fold papyrus into a cat shape.

Beatrixia: You did it! You managed to find a good way to be bad! Three cheers for Lupinium!

All: Hip, hip, Meow! Hip, hip, Meow! Hip hip, Meow!

Oh, poor Elvis, doomed to be multicoloured for a while!

So is this based on a true story?

Such lovely artwork. I love the expressions E, L, and P are displaying!

Is Goldie going to be the defense lawyer?

Did anyone else catch Georgia on Brian Gordon’s Drink & Doodle last night? Goldie made an appearance.

Love the blue paw print.

Poor Puck and Elvis. It will be a challenge to Elvis to be dignified. But Lupin is having lots of fun.

This is spreading faster than COVID-19.

I guess pretty paint splotches are beneath Elbiff’s dignity. Hehe, now all the boys are done up for the holidays.

It is a good day to dye, boys.

Elvis is about to sparkle red and Puck will sparkle green! To Elvis this a a travesty!

There’s actually a lesson in contagion here. Scientists conducted experiments with “black light” paint to trace how people transmitted it to each other by touch. The experimenters were very surprised, when they turned on the “black light” to find that they had also been “contaminated” with the paint, without their knowledge.

Today is:

Wreaths Across America Day: Never forget. All gave some. Some gave all.

A young man whose father came back from Iraq with severe PTSD has invented an app that runs on an Apple watch that helps stop the frequent nightmares that often accompany PTSD. It has recently won FDA approval and is available by prescription. That young man deserves a medal!

Speaking of wreaths …

Look For an Evergreen Day: I’ve known folks who waited until Christmas Eve to buy and decorate a Christmas Tree—sure, like anyone needs more time-related stress! I’m glad this “tradition” seems to be fading. Today, thanks to the invention of the “Tommybaum,” there is no longer a need for last minute anxiety about holiday decorations.

National Hard Candy Day: For the holidays my mother always bought some of the best hard, filled candies I’ve ever had. I have no idea where she got them, or who made them. The flavors were intense, and some of them were quite unusual: quince, and kiwi, for example. My absolute favorite were the raspberry ones, each like a pint of raspberries concentrated in a piece of candy the diameter of a penny.

National Oatmeal Muffin Day: Hey, it’s the holidays, get that health food outta here! We can fix this. First, we add maple sugar coated pecans, throw in some weapons grade chocolate chips, and top them with buttercream frosting, sprinkles optional. And we can still claim we’re eating healthy because, after all, it’s oatmeal …

OT

Who has the minutes of the last meeting of the Feline Glitterati?

Elbiff is not happy with all the arts and crafts getting up close and personal.

Poor Pucky, he realised his mistake.

Why do I hear Elbiff’s “How DARE YOU?” in Greta Thunberg’s voice.

This is amazing, this comic totally captures the personallites of the boys.

Here comes another bath.

Boy, what a complete disaster.

I got my Sophie’s tree refrigerator magnet it the mail today! It’s kinda magnificent!

Goldie…… FIND THE BREAK ROOM (aka the laundry room in the basement) STAT!!!!! ESCAPE WHILE YOU’RE STILL PAINT FREE!!!!!

The alibi is now history. And clearly Puck is getting paws prints out there. And now Elvis is gonna do so too. Plus Lupin is spreading his disease….. er, I mean spreading the glitter…… to poor Elvis.

such a colorful bunch! LOL!

Love how Elvis’ ears swivel backward after Puck gets paw prints on him!

I’ve been chuckling about ‘Unhand me, you mess’ all day.

I’m seeing Puck as Peter Lorre and Elvis as Bogart in the first two pannels as I hear “Hide me, Rick!” All the while Elvis sticks his neck out for no cat.

Love that scene. I have used that song as a warm up on my flute since I was in middle school!