Wow, this was a debut comic? Sad. Really sad. Well, I hope you like the sound of crickets cause (1) this was NOT funny and therefore gives me no incentive to come back (2) no one’s gonna want to read a COMIC that is no funny cause comics are supposed to be funny. Thus why some people call them “the funnies”. Seriously, how could you think a plain, boring dictionary entry would be funny!? Well, hope you enjoy your… week maybe if you’re lucky, of having this strip up!
For years, my daughter had a huge towel with that famous “♪ Love to eat them mousies . . .” cat-guitar-playing cartoon on it. It hung in the dank five-car junker pit. It probably died of old age.
I love it! If the man keeps talking, maybe the cats wlll keep listening … or maybe not! My favorite Kliban image — cat prancing on hind feet, holding a rat in its mouth — has the caption: EAT A RAT & DO THE HOOCHIE KOO.
The only reason I’m reading this is that I had bedsheets with this cat on them from when I was 4 to 8 and always wondered the story was to this cartoon!
my favorite, a notecard with kliban cat staring at a large pizza, and inside it says, “pizza on earth.”i am a believer. thanks for bringing kliban cats back to me
what i don’t understand is why some people must vent nastiness at a cartoon that they don’t like before leaving. its all a mater of personal preference. if you don’t like it, don’t come here and tell me that you don’t like it. i don’t want to hear it. just turn your back and walk away. thank you.
So glad to see this classic back in the public eye. I fear it may be too subtle for the younger reader who has to be hit over the head with a funny stick to discern humor. Please keep it up!
For those of us older than 12, Kliban’s work is indeed classic. From his cats to his somewhat risque Playboy cartoons Kliban covered a lot of ground. However like most things in life nothing suits everybody. Some people love Dali, some people love Rembrandt. It’s not who you love, but that you love.
Yay! After a rough day at work, what a treat to come home (to a hotel!) and find an e-mail pointing me to Kliban’s Cats! I can’t help but to smile, smile, smile!
This is not new. I remember it from back in the 70’s or 80’s. I believe definition #2 is “one hell of a nice creature who looks like a meat loaf”, or something like that.
Miba. You think the cartoons and “comics” should only be “funny”? Many of them really make you think, and all the Cat cartoons: Kilban’s Cats, 10 Cats, Fat Cats, Garfield, Kit & Carlyle are not only “funny” but for the most part true to life and make you think outside the box – (The litter box. (LOL)
Kliban seems, to many, a bit “unfunny”. That’s because his work was ripped off by many of today’s comics, who learned a lot from him, and used up all his bits. Plus, he died a while back and can’t defend himself or come up with new material. The uninitiated can never fully appreciate what a pioneer he was.
I love the Kliban cats. I had a set of coasters (unfortunately lost several during my last move) and mugs. Favourites were “cat wants”. Cat on one side of screen door: Cat wants out. Next panel: Cat wants in.
Kliban was obviously owned by felines. (“Cat wants people food”)
I still use my Red Sneakered Cat note pad(or at least my husband does) AND we still have the complete 4 poster series comprising this cartoon, the blues singing cat,high class cat and Momcat.
What confuses me about the reactions of some of the readers on GoComics is that they seem to think that comics have to be one specific way, and MUST appeal to them directly. If not, they will loudly proclaim their displeasure and HUFF out. Why? (and who do they think cares if they stick around?) Not all comics HAVE to be ha-ha laugh out funny. Kliban was never about hilarity. His is an acquired taste that’s more conceptual than straight-out amusing. As mentioned in the introduction for the other Kliban strip, he’s the one that influenced Gary Larson’s FarSide. That’s got to mean something in its own right.
Every morning I drink tea from my Kliban mug that must be about 30 years old. Seeing this strip makes me feel young again. Welcome back, Kliban’s Cats!
I always like the one with the cat staring at his “owner” and the caption said, “Cats can see things we can’t”. Not a pet for the paranoid. I’ve got three.
boogiewoogie almost 13 years ago
they look like they want to eat him im glad im not that small
smudgecat53 Premium Member almost 13 years ago
They are not hungry, that is just how cats see us. A small being around to see to their every need
Timothy Higgins Premium Member almost 13 years ago
lunch!
Miba almost 13 years ago
Wow, this was a debut comic? Sad. Really sad. Well, I hope you like the sound of crickets cause (1) this was NOT funny and therefore gives me no incentive to come back (2) no one’s gonna want to read a COMIC that is no funny cause comics are supposed to be funny. Thus why some people call them “the funnies”. Seriously, how could you think a plain, boring dictionary entry would be funny!? Well, hope you enjoy your… week maybe if you’re lucky, of having this strip up!
kathyabk almost 13 years ago
Why be so critical. Gee, give it a chance already!
Gokie5 almost 13 years ago
For years, my daughter had a huge towel with that famous “♪ Love to eat them mousies . . .” cat-guitar-playing cartoon on it. It hung in the dank five-car junker pit. It probably died of old age.
Deborah deTreville Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Sorry Miba. Guess it’s too subtle for you. Or maybe you’re just too young. Perhaps you should read the bio to the side.
gypsyatheart almost 13 years ago
Yea, the cats are here! I was really, really hoping for this comic! It is time for little mousies and Lolo Beer!
sechallis almost 13 years ago
I love it! If the man keeps talking, maybe the cats wlll keep listening … or maybe not! My favorite Kliban image — cat prancing on hind feet, holding a rat in its mouth — has the caption: EAT A RAT & DO THE HOOCHIE KOO.
peachyanddanny almost 13 years ago
Love to eat them mousies,Mousies what I love to eat.
Petemejia77 almost 13 years ago
The only reason I’m reading this is that I had bedsheets with this cat on them from when I was 4 to 8 and always wondered the story was to this cartoon!
Petreader almost 13 years ago
Bite off they little heads.Nibble on they little feet.
Welcome, Kliban cats
KA7DRE Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I’ll add it to my collection here. Looks like it is drawn very well.There is always the option to take it off if I find I don’t like it . . . .
nancytrum almost 13 years ago
my favorite, a notecard with kliban cat staring at a large pizza, and inside it says, “pizza on earth.”i am a believer. thanks for bringing kliban cats back to me
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 13 years ago
what i don’t understand is why some people must vent nastiness at a cartoon that they don’t like before leaving. its all a mater of personal preference. if you don’t like it, don’t come here and tell me that you don’t like it. i don’t want to hear it. just turn your back and walk away. thank you.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 13 years ago
a cat is an action, taking a nap…
AnitaGig almost 13 years ago
very happy to see Kliban here! Love his ART and twisted sense of humor!
seablood almost 13 years ago
WAKA WAKA !
Mary Smith Premium Member almost 13 years ago
So glad to see this classic back in the public eye. I fear it may be too subtle for the younger reader who has to be hit over the head with a funny stick to discern humor. Please keep it up!
Frederick Huber almost 13 years ago
For those of us older than 12, Kliban’s work is indeed classic. From his cats to his somewhat risque Playboy cartoons Kliban covered a lot of ground. However like most things in life nothing suits everybody. Some people love Dali, some people love Rembrandt. It’s not who you love, but that you love.
khakitangruby almost 13 years ago
Yay! After a rough day at work, what a treat to come home (to a hotel!) and find an e-mail pointing me to Kliban’s Cats! I can’t help but to smile, smile, smile!
cleokaya almost 13 years ago
His carcus will be left on the kitchen floor as a ptresent for his wife.
seren.bradshaw almost 13 years ago
This is not new. I remember it from back in the 70’s or 80’s. I believe definition #2 is “one hell of a nice creature who looks like a meat loaf”, or something like that.
VegasJimmy almost 13 years ago
Miba. You think the cartoons and “comics” should only be “funny”? Many of them really make you think, and all the Cat cartoons: Kilban’s Cats, 10 Cats, Fat Cats, Garfield, Kit & Carlyle are not only “funny” but for the most part true to life and make you think outside the box – (The litter box. (LOL)
nerual53 Premium Member almost 13 years ago
10# cat in a 5# box
seablood almost 13 years ago
Kliban seems, to many, a bit “unfunny”. That’s because his work was ripped off by many of today’s comics, who learned a lot from him, and used up all his bits. Plus, he died a while back and can’t defend himself or come up with new material. The uninitiated can never fully appreciate what a pioneer he was.
rush.diana almost 13 years ago
Just added this to my favorites :)
MsPip almost 13 years ago
I love the Kliban cats. I had a set of coasters (unfortunately lost several during my last move) and mugs. Favourites were “cat wants”. Cat on one side of screen door: Cat wants out. Next panel: Cat wants in.
Kliban was obviously owned by felines. (“Cat wants people food”)
anguss almost 13 years ago
Hahahaha . . . . never got to definition number 2 ‘cos cats are only pets if you’re bigger than they are, otherwise you’re just “lunch”.
Pocono Lu Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I still use my Red Sneakered Cat note pad(or at least my husband does) AND we still have the complete 4 poster series comprising this cartoon, the blues singing cat,high class cat and Momcat.
Denise Wallentinson Premium Member almost 13 years ago
This is a wonderful classic! Sit back and learn about cats. Cats have a wonderful sense of humor, very twisted…in a good way.
Wait until the red tennis shoes and “Love to eat them mousies.Mousies what I love to eat. Bite they little tails off. Nibble on they tiny feet!”
Ida No almost 13 years ago
What confuses me about the reactions of some of the readers on GoComics is that they seem to think that comics have to be one specific way, and MUST appeal to them directly. If not, they will loudly proclaim their displeasure and HUFF out. Why? (and who do they think cares if they stick around?) Not all comics HAVE to be ha-ha laugh out funny. Kliban was never about hilarity. His is an acquired taste that’s more conceptual than straight-out amusing. As mentioned in the introduction for the other Kliban strip, he’s the one that influenced Gary Larson’s FarSide. That’s got to mean something in its own right.
C and O 2666 almost 13 years ago
Welcome!
ckcsmum Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Every morning I drink tea from my Kliban mug that must be about 30 years old. Seeing this strip makes me feel young again. Welcome back, Kliban’s Cats!
pumaman almost 13 years ago
I always like the one with the cat staring at his “owner” and the caption said, “Cats can see things we can’t”. Not a pet for the paranoid. I’ve got three.
rikkiTikki Premium Member almost 13 years ago
“We can have him back in two weeks if we can get the parts” Love that one-so glad to see this here so it can be re-discovered.
rderrera almost 13 years ago
Cool stuff man, far out! Hope those cats understand he’s no mousie!
mturpin618 almost 13 years ago
…bite they tiny heads off, nibble on they tiny feet…
el8 almost 13 years ago
my cat, Jani, sleeps with mice…go figure
pam Miner almost 13 years ago
Yes the mousies song! I have a printed cat shaped pillow with one of his designs, it says Momcat.
vcover over 12 years ago
…bite they little heads off,nibble on they tiny feet…
keithk501 over 12 years ago
I’ve seen every one of these panels years ago except they were usually on posters, mugs, or T-shirts.
keithk501 over 12 years ago
….bite they little heads off, nibble on they tiny feet!
Iwa Iniki about 6 years ago
One of my favorites. Had a T-shit with this printed on the front. Fun!
dianalward almost 6 years ago
LOL
1946 Catman Premium Member over 5 years ago
Illiterate jerk with no history. Probably a MAGA player today.
johnbrown1859 over 4 years ago
You’re not exactly a mouse, however…
CarmineBazile almost 4 years ago
Looks kind of like Garfield without color.