To really get to know someone you need to know what is normal and what is not. “Normal” is not always easy and “not” isn’t either, but knowing which is which is worth the effort. At least if you’re getting paid to know the difference.
Dr. Cat is incompetent or at least not paying attention. Dog clearly said woof woof while Dr. Cat heard only woof. The consequences of this failure could be catastrophic.
Guy’s down on his luck, walks into a bar, asks if he can have a free drink if he shows off his talking dog. Bartender’s dubious but says to go ahead and give it a shot. Guy looks at the dog and asks “What’s this over our head, boy?”
“Rrroooofff”
“What’s the opposite of smooth?”
“Rrrruffff”
“Who was the greatest baseball player of all time?”
“Rrrruth”
“Get outta here” says the barkeep.
Moments later, they’re sitting dejected on the curb in front of the bar and the dog muses “Do you suppose I should’ve said Ty Cobb?”
If you follow politics or celebrity interviews you are probably familiar with what I call meowing. If you can substitute “meow” for every word the person says without altering the information content it’s meowing.
The cat is making notes in his own language. The WOOF is a note that the patient has deviated from the norm and made a breakthrough in the counseling by revealing something previously held back.
I think. If I’m wrong, @WileyMiller will put me in my place.
EasternWoods over 3 years ago
I always wonder what the doctor is doing on their pad during a session
willispate over 3 years ago
the fact that the cat wrote down WOOF, and then went back to MEOW, I’m impressed.
sirbadger over 3 years ago
Woof is winning.
wallylm over 3 years ago
A Meow Mix with a Sub-Woofer!
in.amongst over 3 years ago
It is that or Grrrr…
Concretionist over 3 years ago
When the cat is satisfied that the dog is healing that will be BECAUSE he’s starting to act more like a cat, right?
Vilyehm over 3 years ago
In psychological terms, the cat broke through the Id and the Ego to get to the Feral.
unfair.de over 3 years ago
If written by Pastis this’d been captioned as a “Barkthrough”.
Pedmar Premium Member over 3 years ago
This is the follow-up to today’s Bliss comic.
sparky1000 over 3 years ago
Here too!
beiselj over 3 years ago
the WOOF might have been gas.
FassEddie over 3 years ago
Well sure! His old man was a stray-nged!
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
Love the water bowl….lol
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
To really get to know someone you need to know what is normal and what is not. “Normal” is not always easy and “not” isn’t either, but knowing which is which is worth the effort. At least if you’re getting paid to know the difference.
Owhatadoc Premium Member over 3 years ago
No! No! No! The dog should be the therapist, not the cat!
scottbruce over 3 years ago
Well, I see our time is up here; until next time I want you to try to think about your happy place when you hear the FedEx man.
pheets over 3 years ago
What [well adjusted] dog would talk so benignly to a cat :D
bbenoit over 3 years ago
Eat, eat, eat, eat, eat, pee, poop, eat, sleep, sleep, squirrel!
Kveldulf over 3 years ago
Dr. Cat is incompetent or at least not paying attention. Dog clearly said woof woof while Dr. Cat heard only woof. The consequences of this failure could be catastrophic.
No pun intended.
wndflower1 over 3 years ago
just another typical political debate
33Angel over 3 years ago
GOD! I love this!!!
ZarPaulus over 3 years ago
Finally, a therapist who makes an effort to understand his patient.
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
Any change in a client’s “script” may be a breakthrough.
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
Red State. Blue State.
Ermine Notyours over 3 years ago
The cat’s dialogue reminds me of Henrietta Pussycat from Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood.
the lost wizard over 3 years ago
Could you repeat that?
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 3 years ago
Guy’s down on his luck, walks into a bar, asks if he can have a free drink if he shows off his talking dog. Bartender’s dubious but says to go ahead and give it a shot. Guy looks at the dog and asks “What’s this over our head, boy?”
“Rrroooofff”
“What’s the opposite of smooth?”
“Rrrruffff”
“Who was the greatest baseball player of all time?”
“Rrrruth”
“Get outta here” says the barkeep.
Moments later, they’re sitting dejected on the curb in front of the bar and the dog muses “Do you suppose I should’ve said Ty Cobb?”
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 3 years ago
A true breakthrough would have the Dog meowing and the Cat, well the Cat would still be meowing…
Bilan over 3 years ago
What we have here is a fellya to communicate.
willie_mctell over 3 years ago
If you follow politics or celebrity interviews you are probably familiar with what I call meowing. If you can substitute “meow” for every word the person says without altering the information content it’s meowing.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 3 years ago
The cat is making notes in his own language. The WOOF is a note that the patient has deviated from the norm and made a breakthrough in the counseling by revealing something previously held back.
I think. If I’m wrong, @WileyMiller will put me in my place.
Mike Williams over 3 years ago
Nice therapist.
JenSolo02 over 3 years ago
When the humans are at work… The return.
contact over 3 years ago
How does a dog sit on a couch and not immediately fall asleep?
yarnm57 over 3 years ago
This comic is in synchronicity with Harry Bliss today. https://www.gocomics.com/bliss/2021/05/21?ct=v&cti=2275429
bakana over 3 years ago
Breakthroughs are like that.
They Hide in the trivialities.
eccolibri60 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Cats are too self-serving to care what a dog says.