Although, he probably shouldn’t have said that. If any or all try to get out of his grip now (likely), then one or all will get out of his grip (certainly).
I don’t see a seat flap in Beatrix’s footie jammies, but I do see that pointy little tail disappearing into the room the rest of us are really wanting to see!
Give the man credit: He did manage to hold on 4/5 cats. That is NOT an easy feat. I can barely hold onto my cat Stewie when he’s struggling nor him and my dog Yoshi at the same time. ic an’t imagine rangling 4 animals at once. But yes Georgia you should have gone upstairs and gotten Tabitha and Figaro’s woman to help you hold cats. (I would sya Tommy’s woman but I get time is of the essence in this situation. )
OT. Larry, the chief mouser to the Cabinet (real post in British Government/Civil service) deals with an intruder. https://twitter.com/i/status/1579588065282379776
The tail end of Beatrix in panel 1 is too cute! The looks on the faces of the reporters in panels 2 and 4, and how they just “hang” there is great. I think Elvis wins for panel 4. No one does angry better than him!
The Man has a point. Everyone who’s ever had a cat knows that holding one when it wants to get away is nearly impossible. He’s still managed to wrangle 4 of them!
Hm. I very, very rarely have any finikin-type thoughts about a BCN strip, but today I do, to wit: I think the action shown would be better portrayed by swapping Panel One and Two so we see the track of Bea’s escape from The Man’s clutches, then her bounding into the newly opened room. But perhaps I’m once again mis-grasping something.
I love the facial expressions in panel 4 (and 2, obviously). The Man’s says “I did good, right?”, Puck, Lupin, and Goldie are saying “Yeah, don’t forget about us,” the Woman is worried, and Elvis just wants to get down. Burt, get a feed on Beatrix ASAP! I think she is about to make some new friends.
All my cats got outside once through a tear in a screen. I had to gather them all up and carry them back inside all at the same time. We mended that screen right away.
Yeah, do kinda have to give the Man credit for that much—successfully holding onto four cats simultaneously without cat or yourself getting injured in the process for that long a stretch of time is a bit of an accomplishment.
We once left the grate off a cold air return on the second floor. Fortunately for dear, departed Waffle, there was an access hatch in the basement. He was a cat of very little brain. He also had trouble making up his mind, at times. It was those baffling hospital corners …
That is a bright side considering how well Elvis get’s along with the Man. Heck, he could have lost Puck, Goldie, and Lupin and it would have still been a bright side as long as he kept a hold of Elvis.
McColl34 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Always look on the bright side of life!
Le'letha Premium Member over 2 years ago
Elvis will be next to wriggle free, just to go after Beatrix. (And also how dare the Man hold him in such an undignified manner!)
Aspen_Bell over 2 years ago
“And I knocked the top off, and there was SO MUCH LIGHT!!!”
McColl34 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Although, he probably shouldn’t have said that. If any or all try to get out of his grip now (likely), then one or all will get out of his grip (certainly).
marilynnbyerly over 2 years ago
LOL = Laugh out loud. BRB = Be right back.
dmah Premium Member over 2 years ago
I can’t think of a better representative of the BPH to make first contact … well, maybe Tommy?
Sue Ellen over 2 years ago
I don’t see a seat flap in Beatrix’s footie jammies, but I do see that pointy little tail disappearing into the room the rest of us are really wanting to see!
Robin Harwood over 2 years ago
Elvis aghast at the sight of his kitten rushing to her doom!
Sionyx over 2 years ago
Yes, yes you should have seen that coming.
I LOVE the Man’s “…But look how many I DIDN’T lose hold of!” reaction and Elvis looking so irritated in the last panel!
WelshRat Premium Member over 2 years ago
Elvis is planning his escape…
Jacob Mattingly over 2 years ago
Give the man credit: He did manage to hold on 4/5 cats. That is NOT an easy feat. I can barely hold onto my cat Stewie when he’s struggling nor him and my dog Yoshi at the same time. ic an’t imagine rangling 4 animals at once. But yes Georgia you should have gone upstairs and gotten Tabitha and Figaro’s woman to help you hold cats. (I would sya Tommy’s woman but I get time is of the essence in this situation. )
Robin Harwood over 2 years ago
One day left. Spend it in silent and reverent contemplation of the significance of the morrow.
Courage the Cowardly Dog! over 2 years ago
Reporters to the core, even though they’re been held captive by the Man, they have not let go of their microphones!!!
Ricky Bennett over 2 years ago
The Man started off by holding the whole kitten kaboodle, but now he’s just left with the kaboodle…
emiesty Premium Member over 2 years ago
L, P, and G look nonplussed in panel 2 and delighted in panel 4. Elvis looks distraught in panel 2 and despairing in panel 4.
Erramontxu over 2 years ago
Ejem, are they ever going to enter the room?. Sorry it has been a very long cliffhanger
Jungle Empress over 2 years ago
The Man is talented. Also, Elvis’s face in panel two. :D
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 2 years ago
It’s a crazy cat lady bouquet.
kimmie260 over 2 years ago
I have to admit 5 cats is quite an arm full…and Beatrix is a wiggle expert.
Miss Mina over 2 years ago
Elvis’s Look of Horror!
WelshRat Premium Member over 2 years ago
OT. Larry, the chief mouser to the Cabinet (real post in British Government/Civil service) deals with an intruder. https://twitter.com/i/status/1579588065282379776
artchick530 over 2 years ago
The tail end of Beatrix in panel 1 is too cute! The looks on the faces of the reporters in panels 2 and 4, and how they just “hang” there is great. I think Elvis wins for panel 4. No one does angry better than him!
rs0204 Premium Member over 2 years ago
OT, good news.
Kitty Katz over 2 years ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
Puckmosis: I’m going up to the Very Good Pyramid Library to borrow some scrolls. Anyone want to come along?
Beatrixia: I’ll go. I want to do some organizing there anyway.
Elvis-Anum: I understand Wally and the Artisans have completed the comfy chair project in the lounge.
Bea: That’s right. And Thomios is working on setting up a cafe there as well.
Lupinium: Ooh, I love Thomios’ special coffee blend.
Puckmosis: He created that just for you.
Bea: Yes, rich, full-bodied (whispers) and decatf.
Puckmosis: So, let’s all go. Who knows what we’ll find at the library?
Sakura Tomoe over 2 years ago
The Man has a point. Everyone who’s ever had a cat knows that holding one when it wants to get away is nearly impossible. He’s still managed to wrangle 4 of them!
GaryCooper over 2 years ago
Holding four cats at once IS quite an achievement. The Man just didn’t have big enough arms for five.
metagalaxy1970 over 2 years ago
Let’s see, cute kitten tail in pj’s. Three smiling cats and one upset daddy cat.
ladykat over 2 years ago
I do believe Elvis is slipping away in the last panel. He wants his kitten back. Be prepared for more poofage of epic proportions.
Teto85 Premium Member over 2 years ago
She’ll be back.
diskus Premium Member over 2 years ago
Man, wait till those hind limbs go into action shortly
bonita.eley over 2 years ago
I feel for you Man -0 there is always one that slips out!
Denny Wheeler Premium Member over 2 years ago
OT: ORBSTER CONTACT LIST
Denny Wheeler Premium Member over 2 years ago
Hm. I very, very rarely have any finikin-type thoughts about a BCN strip, but today I do, to wit: I think the action shown would be better portrayed by swapping Panel One and Two so we see the track of Bea’s escape from The Man’s clutches, then her bounding into the newly opened room. But perhaps I’m once again mis-grasping something.
NoImagination over 2 years ago
That’s the point where I realize I should have locked the cats in another room first.
GSD Mom Premium Member over 2 years ago
Ah, that 20-20 hindsight. Yes; always lock the cats up before you start opening up the walls.
I hope Beatrix goes carefully – there’s something yowling on the other side of that door!
misty over 2 years ago
Off she goes into the wild mauve yonder,
Wiggling free and on the run;
Here she comes zooming and filled with wonder,
At ’em girl, snooping is fun! (snooping is fun now!)
Down she dives, glad to be out from under,
Off with one heckuva roar!
Let’s say her name ‘cause she’s bound for fame. Hey!
Nothing’ll stop the kitten Bea force!
- Robert MacArthur Crawford – US Air Force song
The Wolf In Your Midst over 2 years ago
To paraphrase Meat Loaf: Four outta five ain’t bad!
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Beatrix zipped through that door like a… cat down the hall.
Katzen1415 over 2 years ago
I love the facial expressions in panel 4 (and 2, obviously). The Man’s says “I did good, right?”, Puck, Lupin, and Goldie are saying “Yeah, don’t forget about us,” the Woman is worried, and Elvis just wants to get down. Burt, get a feed on Beatrix ASAP! I think she is about to make some new friends.
morningglory73 Premium Member over 2 years ago
All my cats got outside once through a tear in a screen. I had to gather them all up and carry them back inside all at the same time. We mended that screen right away.
wildwind over 2 years ago
Loving Elvis’s reaction to Bea’s impulsive charge into adventure.
scyphi26 over 2 years ago
Yeah, do kinda have to give the Man credit for that much—successfully holding onto four cats simultaneously without cat or yourself getting injured in the process for that long a stretch of time is a bit of an accomplishment.
Janet Gamble Premium Member over 2 years ago
I think Beatrix’s, LOL, is directed at the Woman’s shout of, No! LOL!
scaeva Premium Member over 2 years ago
We once left the grate off a cold air return on the second floor. Fortunately for dear, departed Waffle, there was an access hatch in the basement. He was a cat of very little brain. He also had trouble making up his mind, at times. It was those baffling hospital corners …
daleandkristen over 2 years ago
The Man is in deep s—t.
Red Bird over 2 years ago
Good for you, Man. That’s gotta be a world record.
Catmom over 2 years ago
O.T. vax update
willie_mctell over 2 years ago
Bea can’t be denied when there’s a story.
Fennec! at the Disco over 2 years ago
Elvis’ shock & horror in the 2nd panel, & his deep funk in the final panel!
knight1192a over 2 years ago
That is a bright side considering how well Elvis get’s along with the Man. Heck, he could have lost Puck, Goldie, and Lupin and it would have still been a bright side as long as he kept a hold of Elvis.
asrialfeeple over 2 years ago
My feline colleague went in first and confirmed what the scanners said.
First impressions say the environment is non-hostile.
We’re moving in slowly but surely.
Philip SeTx over 2 years ago
I have two thirteen year old feline sisters…they are too much to hold onto at the same time. How the Man held all four is amazing
Huggybearojb over 2 years ago
Cue the suspenseful music
jillzim Premium Member 3 months ago
Elvis’ expressions are too funny.