Y’know, I never did get, or like, the Bill the Cat character. Somebody want to take a shot at ‘splainin’ to the curmudgeon why this guy is funny or witty or insightful or symbolic or something?
I think the idea was that, after years of Garfield and Heathcliff, we got to see a cat that was a lot closer to real-life cats. At least, the cats we all stayed away from.
Ack! I have a Stuffed Bill on top of my bookshelf and a “Don’t Blame Me: I Voted for Bill and Opus” t-shirt in my drawer. Bill Rocks. (And Garfield is much better Minus.)
Bill is uncouth, unkempt, clearly did too many drugs in college, often causes problems because of his personality and is totally unconcerned about what others think of him … a purr-fect foil for Opus in other words.
Oh, and he doesn’t have a mean bone in his body, and is truly a ‘good friend’ in his own way, which is why despite all the above, ya gotta love him. Aaaaak! (And this from a guy who doesn’t really like cats!)
About time Bil the Cat showed up ( I remember it being spelled with one “l”, but I could be wrong). The only other truly endearing cat in comicdom was Fat Freddy’s. Of course, Fritz was pretty cool, too.
Sherm, Garfield was launched in 1978, two years before Bloom County. IMO, Bill was a response to Garfield’s downward slide into Cuteness, from his original height of Snark.
Sisyphos over 15 years ago
Yay! Bill the Cat! Hurrah! Let him have his time in the spotlight, guys!
cleokaya over 15 years ago
doctortoon’s cats after their morning ration of coffee.
cleokaya over 15 years ago
Then again, could it really be…Bill the cat.
wolfbyte36 over 15 years ago
aaarrrrgghhhh! Hairball, someone send in the janitor.
rayannina over 15 years ago
That’s not a hairball, that’s the Meadow Party’s presidential candidate!
4deerinmyyard over 15 years ago
Y’know, I never did get, or like, the Bill the Cat character. Somebody want to take a shot at ‘splainin’ to the curmudgeon why this guy is funny or witty or insightful or symbolic or something?
Hugh B. Hayve over 15 years ago
No
donhef over 15 years ago
rayannina-That’s exactly what I was going to say!
1stHoneygirl over 15 years ago
It is scary how bill reminds me of my brother.
jrbj over 15 years ago
Bill the cat is the most gross, despicible cartoon creature on earth; still, totally gnarly. Bill just rules.
mjtempke over 15 years ago
We love Bill the Cat!! He’s like Garfield on Cocaine.
Sherlock Watson over 15 years ago
I think the idea was that, after years of Garfield and Heathcliff, we got to see a cat that was a lot closer to real-life cats. At least, the cats we all stayed away from.
Llywus over 15 years ago
Hi Bill!!!! Long time no see! Can’t wait ‘till you form your band.
SayOw1 over 15 years ago
Deathtongue rules!
Helmet Head over 15 years ago
Ack! I have a Stuffed Bill on top of my bookshelf and a “Don’t Blame Me: I Voted for Bill and Opus” t-shirt in my drawer. Bill Rocks. (And Garfield is much better Minus.)
Logicman over 15 years ago
Bill is uncouth, unkempt, clearly did too many drugs in college, often causes problems because of his personality and is totally unconcerned about what others think of him … a purr-fect foil for Opus in other words.
Oh, and he doesn’t have a mean bone in his body, and is truly a ‘good friend’ in his own way, which is why despite all the above, ya gotta love him. Aaaaak! (And this from a guy who doesn’t really like cats!)
4deerinmyyard over 15 years ago
Okay, thanks, everybody, for your efforts. I still say “Meh”. Oh, well, it would be a boring world if everybody had the same opinions on all topics.
And I love cats.
shermscott over 15 years ago
About time Bil the Cat showed up ( I remember it being spelled with one “l”, but I could be wrong). The only other truly endearing cat in comicdom was Fat Freddy’s. Of course, Fritz was pretty cool, too.
coffeeturtle over 15 years ago
WELCOME B….ACK!
Helmet Head over 15 years ago
Sherm, Garfield was launched in 1978, two years before Bloom County. IMO, Bill was a response to Garfield’s downward slide into Cuteness, from his original height of Snark.