I’m assuming that Tabitha and Sir Figaro are accomplished, fluent speakers of the feline variety of Spanish (most likely a variety of Catalan.) But Burt, being a barn cat, is not a native speaker. He’s doing a great job with the closed-caption word balloons and snarky running commentary, but he’s really more of an audiovisual dude than translator. Maybe there would be a way to let Tabitha review and edit the tape before broadcast. On the other hand, Burt’s imperfect translations might prompt greater viewer engagement and get some idea whether there’s enough of a Spanish-speaking audience to warrant ads in that language.
Also, Georgia, I’m so curious as to Tabitha and Sir Figaro’s backstory! Their woman seems to be anglophone (I could be wrong) and they live in Rhode Island. How did Tabitha become fluent in so many languages (including iirc, squirrel)? And Sir Figaro only speaks Spanish. Were they rescued from the harsh climate of Patagonia? Did they survive an earthquake in Mexico City? Did they sneak into a baggage compartment in Spanish Sahara? Was their first woman a grandmother from Sevilla who moved into a retirement home? Inquiring minds!
¡Muchas gracias Tabitha y Sir Fig para sus reportaje muy informativo! (Go easy on me “star Spanish pupils,” and remember it’s been cincuenta y cuatro años since I studied Spanish II, and my aging eyeballs are having trouble with the pequeño print on my Spanish/English dictionary’s yellowed, ancient, crumbling pages.) May this be the first of many more informative reports. Thank you Georgia for finding a way to include them in BCN again.
So Sir Fig’s going to check the tiny pumpkin like Morgan Spurlock did the McDonald’s french fries in “Super Size Me.” Those things really were immortal.
I’m surprised Elvis wasn’t complaining about the noise from above (the swatted pumpkins, as well as the cats chasing/pouncing). Maybe that is why Tabitha decided to be proactive and do a special report to keep peace with the other BPH neighbors.
uncle snipe about 6 hours ago
Sir Figaro has the right idea. Observe and report. Unless it turns into a ZOMBIE PUMPKIN! Then it’s every cat for themselves!
McColl34 Premium Member about 6 hours ago
How can one know for sure that anything is immortal? After all, time has not yet ended . . . something could still happen to it.
Ricky Bennett about 6 hours ago
McDonalds will be following the pumpkin closely to find new ways to get a hamburger to last over 100 years…
FreihEitner Premium Member about 6 hours ago
Hard-hitting investigative journalism.
WelshRat Premium Member about 6 hours ago
It will live with the dust bunnies!
saobadao about 6 hours ago
Love the field notes journal in the last panel
Kahlu about 6 hours ago
OT: ESPAÑOL
BarbaraKrooss about 6 hours ago
I’m assuming that Tabitha and Sir Figaro are accomplished, fluent speakers of the feline variety of Spanish (most likely a variety of Catalan.) But Burt, being a barn cat, is not a native speaker. He’s doing a great job with the closed-caption word balloons and snarky running commentary, but he’s really more of an audiovisual dude than translator. Maybe there would be a way to let Tabitha review and edit the tape before broadcast. On the other hand, Burt’s imperfect translations might prompt greater viewer engagement and get some idea whether there’s enough of a Spanish-speaking audience to warrant ads in that language.
BarbaraKrooss about 6 hours ago
One of our baby pumpkins hid till Spring, dried out and became a most excellent rattley cat toy.
howtheduck about 6 hours ago
Las calabazas en miniatura tienen una vida media radiactiva de 100 años.
Kahlu about 6 hours ago
Also, Georgia, I’m so curious as to Tabitha and Sir Figaro’s backstory! Their woman seems to be anglophone (I could be wrong) and they live in Rhode Island. How did Tabitha become fluent in so many languages (including iirc, squirrel)? And Sir Figaro only speaks Spanish. Were they rescued from the harsh climate of Patagonia? Did they survive an earthquake in Mexico City? Did they sneak into a baggage compartment in Spanish Sahara? Was their first woman a grandmother from Sevilla who moved into a retirement home? Inquiring minds!
Susanna Premium Member about 6 hours ago
I hope we get future visits with the pumpkin under the couch.
daswaff about 5 hours ago
“…tiny ageless solstice squash, Spanish speaking cats!! Weird Science”
Sue Ellen about 5 hours ago
¡Muchas gracias Tabitha y Sir Fig para sus reportaje muy informativo! (Go easy on me “star Spanish pupils,” and remember it’s been cincuenta y cuatro años since I studied Spanish II, and my aging eyeballs are having trouble with the pequeño print on my Spanish/English dictionary’s yellowed, ancient, crumbling pages.) May this be the first of many more informative reports. Thank you Georgia for finding a way to include them in BCN again.
anneffa about 5 hours ago
Iggy will collect several and place them in a neat row …
anneffa about 5 hours ago
Not that the tiny pumpkins aren’t timely and fascinating, but when can we check in on the Tidies and Admiral Crackers?
Kahlu about 4 hours ago
I can no longer seem to respond to a thread. The comment button changes color but the comment doesn’t post?
Kahlu about 4 hours ago
OT: Español 2
I AM CARTOON LADY! about 3 hours ago
Ghost pumpkins! Ahhhhh!
FreyjaRN Premium Member about 3 hours ago
Sí. Muy interesante.
Gent about 3 hours ago
Me hopes today the end of this steenky narrow fonts.
cat19632001 about 2 hours ago
So Sir Fig’s going to check the tiny pumpkin like Morgan Spurlock did the McDonald’s french fries in “Super Size Me.” Those things really were immortal.
Jungle Empress about 1 hour ago
Slightly OT and belated:
¡Feliz mes nacional de la herencia hispana!
(Disclaimer: I do not speak Spanish, LOL. I apologize if any of that is grammatically incorrect.)
I’m always happy to hear from Tabitha and Sir Figaro!
sugordon about 1 hour ago
Investigative reporting. Nice
emiesty2 about 1 hour ago
OT Revised tribute post from yesterday
OneGirlTwoCats 40 minutes ago
Sir Figaro is a Scientist!
Robert Carnegie 32 minutes ago
Is it too late to ask what is going on? ;-)
Kitty Katz 17 minutes ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
Iggy: Looks like we’re in fine shape for creating the interactive tapestry. I heard giggling in the background.
Beatrixia: Next thing, let’s visit Trevor-Hotep at the Cosmo Nursery.
Iggy: Sounds good.
Ora Z: Maybe we can find some pumpkins to roll like lawn potatoes.
Sometime Later
Trevor-Hotep: Welcome! It’s always good to see my Ancient Egyptian friends.
Ora Z: Are your pumpkins ready for rolling and shredding?
Trevor: Why not go over to the pumpkin patch and see?
Ora Z: Hello, pumpkins. Are you ready to roll?
Pumpkin: Hello, Ms Ora. It’s genuinely good to see you.
Pumpkin 2: We like to roll, but would prefer you don’t shred us.
Beatrixia: I can tell you really mean that.
Pumpkin 1: We always try to be honest.
Iggy: I can tell this is a patch of sincere pumpkins.
Pumpkin 2: Just wait until the Feast of Candy night.
rs0204 Premium Member 11 minutes ago
What if tiny pumpkins aren’t what they seem? What if they are the food for Roombas from outer space?
artchick530 7 minutes ago
I’m surprised Elvis wasn’t complaining about the noise from above (the swatted pumpkins, as well as the cats chasing/pouncing). Maybe that is why Tabitha decided to be proactive and do a special report to keep peace with the other BPH neighbors.