Snort, giggle! I had forgotton about the werewolf thing…Alice may really be worried about her toys now. It’s a good thing Alix doesn’t make noises like that in her sleep;-)
Was Ernesto right, or is Petey just messing with Alice?
Well, Ernesto has a food allergy that manifests as a mild lycanthropy himself, so maybe he would know…
In an old Mr. Monster story, there was a reluctant werewolf who came to Dr. Stearn looking for a cure. There was no way of reversing his lycanthropic transformations, though, but our hero solved the dilemma (as a werewolf, Mr. Monster would have been obligated to destroy him, otherwise) by hypnotically inducing narcolepsy, to be triggered by any sight of the full moon.
Just had a flash of inspiration - “An American Werewolf in Slumberland.” Nemo finally makes it to King Morpheus’ castle, but the moon is full that night. He’s hairy all over, and he proceeds to eviscerate Flip, Dr. Pill, and the Candy Kid with his claws and slavering fangs. Nemo’s mother, in the last panel: “Nemo, you were making such a fitful disturbance last night! And why are you covered in blood?”
I’m always in constant awe of Richard Thompson’s art and writing. Especially his beautiful watercoloring which is a rarity these days. Today’s strip is exceptional in it’s execution and timing. I hope he receives this year’s Reuben award!
I hope he makes millions and millions of dollars (in syndication fees and book royalties; I have no need to see a full-length computer-generated “Cul de Sac” feature film in Tru-3D with songs by Phil Collins, collectable cups available at participating Burger King restaurants).
I hope “Richard Thompson” becomes a household word, like “laundry” or “oatmeal.”
Thanks very much, I’m glad youall liked this one. Especially as I’d worried that there wasn’t much to it (I know nothing). The color is done by color genius Brian Whitmer, who can make process color look like watercolor.
Mondays are one of my favorite days because I get to catch up on my comics…Cul de Sac is my favorite by far. Richard Thompson (aka Laundry Oatmeal) is a genius!!!
margueritem over 14 years ago
Petey, you’re the best!!
uh-ohkid over 14 years ago
ohhh ahhh - SNORT!! Never read cul de sac when drinking a soda… Wonderful Richard - just wonderful.
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
I second that!
SNORT!!!carmy over 14 years ago
LMBO!
AddADadaAdDad over 14 years ago
The look on her face, that’s just hilarious!! (& I’ve learn to swallow my coffee before I visited some strips, just in case.)
Hugh B. Hayve over 14 years ago
Mine was sitting on the table, thankfully….LOLOL!
Hormigator over 14 years ago
The Alice’s reaction panel should be considered a masterpiece
lewisbower over 14 years ago
I wonder what DOC T’s brew through the nose would feel like?
Charles Brobst Premium Member over 14 years ago
Petey IS a werewolf!
Werewolf?
There wolf! There castle.
vldazzle over 14 years ago
Snort, giggle! I had forgotton about the werewolf thing…Alice may really be worried about her toys now. It’s a good thing Alix doesn’t make noises like that in her sleep;-)
dianecliff over 14 years ago
Verewolf!
rayannina over 14 years ago
Petey’s playing her like a fish on a line.
Worst snort ever: Taco Bell hot sauce. Will mess up your sinuses for a week.
GeeDee Premium Member over 14 years ago
Let’s see her try to go back to sleep now.
SCOTTtheBADGER over 14 years ago
Is anyone surprised that Ernesto was right?
lazygrazer over 14 years ago
ROFLOL!
Perfect, Richard….perfect.
cleokaya over 14 years ago
Keep that up and you can say…
Alice doesn’t live here anymore.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 14 years ago
Absolutely priceless, this one!
madbristowart over 14 years ago
We’re not worthy… we’re not worthy…
kirbey over 14 years ago
PERFECT !
RugerJac over 14 years ago
watercolors?
fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago
Was Ernesto right, or is Petey just messing with Alice?
Well, Ernesto has a food allergy that manifests as a mild lycanthropy himself, so maybe he would know…
In an old Mr. Monster story, there was a reluctant werewolf who came to Dr. Stearn looking for a cure. There was no way of reversing his lycanthropic transformations, though, but our hero solved the dilemma (as a werewolf, Mr. Monster would have been obligated to destroy him, otherwise) by hypnotically inducing narcolepsy, to be triggered by any sight of the full moon.
pinkdryad Premium Member over 14 years ago
that’s too awesome!! i totally should not have been eating a bite of Lucky Charms when reading this! hilarious!
tsmccarthy12 over 14 years ago
EPIC WIN
Saucy1121 Premium Member over 14 years ago
By the way folks, according to my calendar, there is a full moon tonight.
eggboard Premium Member over 14 years ago
I still don’t believe in Ernesto being real.
fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago
Just had a flash of inspiration - “An American Werewolf in Slumberland.” Nemo finally makes it to King Morpheus’ castle, but the moon is full that night. He’s hairy all over, and he proceeds to eviscerate Flip, Dr. Pill, and the Candy Kid with his claws and slavering fangs. Nemo’s mother, in the last panel: “Nemo, you were making such a fitful disturbance last night! And why are you covered in blood?”
I may have to draw that up…
Ushindi over 14 years ago
Richard - I agree wholeheartedly with all the great compliments written here - this is way above being merely “funny”.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
Way to go Petey. And that wasn’t even a setup!
policelimit Premium Member over 14 years ago
I’m always in constant awe of Richard Thompson’s art and writing. Especially his beautiful watercoloring which is a rarity these days. Today’s strip is exceptional in it’s execution and timing. I hope he receives this year’s Reuben award!
fritzoid Premium Member over 14 years ago
I hope he makes millions and millions of dollars (in syndication fees and book royalties; I have no need to see a full-length computer-generated “Cul de Sac” feature film in Tru-3D with songs by Phil Collins, collectable cups available at participating Burger King restaurants).
I hope “Richard Thompson” becomes a household word, like “laundry” or “oatmeal.”
comics4brown over 14 years ago
Way to go, Petey! And poor Alice, that look on her face is amazingly startled…. Great job RT!
richardcthompson Premium Member over 14 years ago
Thanks very much, I’m glad youall liked this one. Especially as I’d worried that there wasn’t much to it (I know nothing). The color is done by color genius Brian Whitmer, who can make process color look like watercolor.
Best,
Laundry Oatmeal
lelhawks over 14 years ago
Mondays are one of my favorite days because I get to catch up on my comics…Cul de Sac is my favorite by far. Richard Thompson (aka Laundry Oatmeal) is a genius!!!
ibrion04 Premium Member over 14 years ago
Actually…..the coloring was done by my protege, Ms. Melissa Mallory….Great job, Melissa! She also colors the daily Cul de Sac comics. Huzzah!
Plods with ...™ over 14 years ago
P.I.M.P. !!
richardcthompson Premium Member over 14 years ago
Like I said, I know nothing. Thanks, Melissa! Take a bow!
meliam over 14 years ago
Thank you, Richard!
bows
kpreethy almost 14 years ago
LOVE THT FACE……………..s face…..LOL…LMAO
laurac5800 over 9 years ago
I guess he’s just howling in his sleep!
Omniman over 4 years ago
It appears to be a very mild case of lycanthropy.