Puck just tamed the wild stallion, like Alexander the Great did to the horse Bucephalus. Not with the whip, but with understanding.
The great horse was afraid of his own shadow. Alexander noticed this, and kept his attention on Alexander, himself, until he calmed down. The trust they built would last until they conquered the world, and made an empire together.
Puck has that quality. He builds trust, empathy, and understanding. We need more Puck in this world.
Georgia really does a spectacular job bringing vacume cleaners to life. This story just like the great momma vacume story three years ago, is brilliant. And I love the horse motif.
Dignity. All creatures (and vacuums) deserve some level of dignity, a concept our Pucky seems to understand well. You may disagree on the most fundamental level with someone or some creature, but grant them the dignity they deserve.
I can’t wait to see Lupin’s rage when Tortimer glides around, with Puck perched easily atop him . . . maybe waving like a pageant queen to the adoring masses! =)
O.T. Robber mice back story. Here’s part of a post from Georgia on facebook yesterday, "There is a whole backstory to this. I keep hoping to maybe break it out some Halloween, perhaps this will be the year! Or maybe in a future book at least… It tells of with how Natasha originally escaped from Grimtech, the science labs in the town, with the help of local wild mouse Alice. (You’ve seen Grimtech. It’s featured in the upper right corner of the town in the August 4, 2019 strip for anyone who enjoys hunting down previously unknown details! https://www.gocomics.com/breaking-cat-news/2019/08/04 ) I wrote many strips around 2017 for an short extra side comic, but then decided to hold onto the story in case Burt ever tapped into Grimtech’s old security footage. Every character in BCN has a long and elaborate backstory. While I may never have a chance to share them all, it helps me to know when I am writing who everyone is, who they were before BCN, who they are in and out of the CN news studio, etc.
Maybe Tortimer is a direct descendant of the “automatic sweeper” that appeared in several Looney Tunes—the robot that would roll out of its closet every time some debris landed on the floor, sweep the stuff up into its attached dustpan, rush to the trash can for disposal, then return to the closet. There was one ‘toon where the sweeper was so overworked and aggravated that it emerged from the closet wearing a coat and hat, slapped an “I QUIT” sign on the door, and rolled out of the house, suitcase in hand. Hopefully Puck’s kindness will prevent Tortimer from doing the same!
Flamis: and thats why roombas are like cows. flamis: now why kiwi’s and kakapos are great friends. charmol: dude, those walking cat treats? flamis: >:< charmol: whaaat? flamis: now listen here you twerking fire-
McColl34 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Puck with the gentle approach for the win! (Hopefully Lupin is still too dizzy to come over and spoil it right now.)
Sue Ellen over 3 years ago
Pucky the robo-vac whisperer.
face.less_b over 3 years ago
Puck, the vacuum whisperer
MysteryMan357 over 3 years ago
kalm
kangtourcat Premium Member over 3 years ago
Panel 3 looks like a shark.
MrsXandamere over 3 years ago
Puck is the fuzzy, living embodiment of an actual marshmallow and I love him.
infranscia over 3 years ago
Heh… I like the whickering-like sound in the third panel. X3 Emphasizes the horse-ness, along with the oats.
marilynnbyerly over 3 years ago
As we guessed, Puck’s kindness strikes again.
DennisinSeattle over 3 years ago
Puck could tame anything with his calm, friendly approach.
valeries Premium Member over 3 years ago
OT: Re Personal Loss
WelshRat Premium Member over 3 years ago
Everyone’s friends with Puck. Even if they can’t all lie next to him.
catmom1360 over 3 years ago
Nice horsey.
JDP_Huntington Beach over 3 years ago
Puck just tamed the wild stallion, like Alexander the Great did to the horse Bucephalus. Not with the whip, but with understanding.
The great horse was afraid of his own shadow. Alexander noticed this, and kept his attention on Alexander, himself, until he calmed down. The trust they built would last until they conquered the world, and made an empire together.
Puck has that quality. He builds trust, empathy, and understanding. We need more Puck in this world.
sugordon over 3 years ago
Georgia really does a spectacular job bringing vacume cleaners to life. This story just like the great momma vacume story three years ago, is brilliant. And I love the horse motif.
ikini Premium Member over 3 years ago
Beep…..? Beep.
dadoctah over 3 years ago
Puck, the Tortimer whisperer.
Tigrisan Premium Member over 3 years ago
beep…? Adorable! And Pucky hugs it!
David 42 over 3 years ago
I’m guessing those oats aren’t wild :)
maryhelen74656 over 3 years ago
panel 4: Puck, the ultimate love-bug. squeeeeeeeeee! (quietly, so as not to alarm Tortie…)
Kaputnik over 3 years ago
And in the end, Tortimer purrs.
Defective Premium Member over 3 years ago
I lost it on the ‘have some oats?’ panel. I have no idea why.
DM3456 over 3 years ago
Pucky, the vacuum whisperer.
DorseyBelle over 3 years ago
BoCH!
Jungle Empress over 3 years ago
I think everyone needs a friend like Puck.
kimmie260 over 3 years ago
Pucky’s gentle soul….
Kitty Katz over 3 years ago
The Beatles: Here Comes the Sun
Little vacuum, Elvis insults you and Lupin tries to ride you
Little vacuum, you’ve had a long, frustrating day,
Here comes someone, do do do do
Here comes someone who can make it all right!
…….
Little vacuum, please know that we all love you
Little vacuum, there’s some lovely things to vacuum up
Here comes someone, do do do do
Here comes someone who helps make it all right!
…….
Here’s someone, here they come
Here’s someone, here they come
Here’s someone, here they come
Here’s someone, here they come
…….
Little vacuum, you’re doing a great job of cleaning
Little vacuum, they’ll all accept you very soon
Here comes someone, do do do do,
Here comes someone who’ll show you its alright!
rs0204 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Dignity. All creatures (and vacuums) deserve some level of dignity, a concept our Pucky seems to understand well. You may disagree on the most fundamental level with someone or some creature, but grant them the dignity they deserve.
Michael G. over 3 years ago
Bot whisperer!
gadenbaby (aka LadyKat) over 3 years ago
Pucky leaves peace wherever he goes.
I AM CARTOON LADY! over 3 years ago
Bronco Duster Buster!
Miss Mina over 3 years ago
Pucky knows how to soothe and befriend all vacuums! Such a gentle, kind cat!
prrdh over 3 years ago
Puck the vacuum whisperer.
wintercollie over 3 years ago
what the world needs now is more PUCKY !
christineracine77 over 3 years ago
Aww! Just the gentle balm my heart needed today.
bonita.eley over 3 years ago
Oh Puck you are a sweetie!!
Granny Roberta over 3 years ago
It’s not exactly Breaking Cat News, but I just LOVE Pucky!
Portmanteau over 3 years ago
But, what is Puck feeding the vacuum? is it kibble the cats don’t want to eat? or the broken bits of something Lupin broke while riding Tortimer?
Code the Enforcer over 3 years ago
Rosie the Robot had her cantankerous moments … Until she realized just how much The Jetsons loved her!! … “BEEP – BEEP !!” … :)
Miri Tallstag over 3 years ago
Roomba whisperer
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
Not sure we can go much further with this theme. (Needs more cats.)
lpayne.1632 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I can’t wait to see Lupin’s rage when Tortimer glides around, with Puck perched easily atop him . . . maybe waving like a pageant queen to the adoring masses! =)
tims145 over 3 years ago
Puck the Peacemaker has the skills to soothe the raging beaste.
SunflowerGirl100 over 3 years ago
O.T. Robber mice back story. Here’s part of a post from Georgia on facebook yesterday, "There is a whole backstory to this. I keep hoping to maybe break it out some Halloween, perhaps this will be the year! Or maybe in a future book at least… It tells of with how Natasha originally escaped from Grimtech, the science labs in the town, with the help of local wild mouse Alice. (You’ve seen Grimtech. It’s featured in the upper right corner of the town in the August 4, 2019 strip for anyone who enjoys hunting down previously unknown details! https://www.gocomics.com/breaking-cat-news/2019/08/04 ) I wrote many strips around 2017 for an short extra side comic, but then decided to hold onto the story in case Burt ever tapped into Grimtech’s old security footage. Every character in BCN has a long and elaborate backstory. While I may never have a chance to share them all, it helps me to know when I am writing who everyone is, who they were before BCN, who they are in and out of the CN news studio, etc.
myystic. over 3 years ago
wowza! puck is a.. a.. still working on the speedy robot thing name.. whisperer!
catmom1360 over 3 years ago
A little oats in the feed bag should satisfy the little horse, I mean robot.
serenasakitty over 3 years ago
What would the world do without Puck?
Bucinka over 3 years ago
Those better not be real oats.
markwillman4 over 3 years ago
How thoughtful of Puck to feed him.
Lara Smith over 3 years ago
Awww, Puck is a Roomba whisperer
Catmom over 3 years ago
Maybe Tortimer is a direct descendant of the “automatic sweeper” that appeared in several Looney Tunes—the robot that would roll out of its closet every time some debris landed on the floor, sweep the stuff up into its attached dustpan, rush to the trash can for disposal, then return to the closet. There was one ‘toon where the sweeper was so overworked and aggravated that it emerged from the closet wearing a coat and hat, slapped an “I QUIT” sign on the door, and rolled out of the house, suitcase in hand. Hopefully Puck’s kindness will prevent Tortimer from doing the same!
alien cat ghost over 3 years ago
Flamis: and thats why roombas are like cows. flamis: now why kiwi’s and kakapos are great friends. charmol: dude, those walking cat treats? flamis: >:< charmol: whaaat? flamis: now listen here you twerking fire-
willie_mctell over 3 years ago
Puck has learned about operant conditioning.
Susanna Premium Member over 3 years ago
The vacuum in Drabble got to go for a walk outside today: https://www.gocomics.com/drabble/2021/06/11
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 3 years ago
Good Puck!
Daeder over 3 years ago
Puck is: The Vac Whisperer!
Mx Crazy Cat Person over 3 years ago
The care Pucky is showing Tortimer is so lovely. I predict a long and rewarding friendship.
over 3 years ago
Puck is a real sweetheart.
Bucinka over 3 years ago
OT: Earworms
NoLongerWandering over 3 years ago
Are those “wild” oats, by chance?
Catmom over 3 years ago
O.T.
crazeekatlady over 3 years ago
I was hoping to see Lupin in his jams trying to surf on Tortimor to the song Wipe Out!
KROverton over 3 years ago
Pucky, ‘Vacuum Whisperer’
Natarose over 3 years ago
Pucky to the rescue!
Mr. Reader over 3 years ago
(cue lupin)
Felicity-the-cat 11 months ago
Puck, the “Roomba Whisperer”
Felicity-the-cat 3 months ago
Puck, the “Roomba Wrangler”