Reminds me of the old Twilight Zone episode where the hillbilly was walking along with his dog when a guy at a gate invited him in, saying that it was heaven. He could hunt and fish and do whatever he wanted. The old man started in but the dog hesitated and started to growl at the gatekeeper. The gatekeeper told the old man dogs were not allowed. The hillbilly refused to go in and walked further down the road, meeting another man. This one made the same claims about how great it was inside and that dogs were welcome. The hillbilly walked in, with the dog happily by his side. So, no matter how good things look, is it really Heaven if you can’t be with the ones you love?
Reminds me of the old Twilight Zone episode where the hillbilly was walking along with his dog when a guy at a gate invited him in, saying that it was heaven. He could hunt and fish and do whatever he wanted. The old man started in but the dog hesitated and started to growl at the gatekeeper. The gatekeeper told the old man dogs were not allowed. The hillbilly refused to go in and walked further down the road, meeting another man. This one made the same claims about how great it was inside and that dogs were welcome. The hillbilly walked in, with the dog happily by his side. So, no matter how good things look, is it really Heaven if you can’t be with the ones you love?
Please, Eddie, tell us you didn’t have the winning ticket sold in Maine and you’re selling your lobstah boat and moving to Florida. I can’t stand to lose you!
That’s not just any cat, that’s Paulie! Constant companion, regular rescuer, and (if my memory is correct) a superior being secretly watching over Captain Eddie. Of course Eddie’s choice was clear!
And Eddie said, “Mermaid, you’re a fine girl. What a good wife you would be! But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea (surface). And I can’t leave my cat!”
Reminds me of an old Fantasy Island episode where a man falls for a mermaid who enables him to breathe underwater. I don’t remember how it ended up. but the story had a magical intrigue to it.
eastern.woods.metal over 1 year ago
Great art work Wiley. Took me a moment to realize Eddie riding a whale to the Offshore Diner
sirbadger over 1 year ago
Was he unable to stay underwater or was she unwilling to board his boat or did something else go wrong?
AllishaDawn over 1 year ago
How did his pipe stay lit?
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Good ol’ Cap’n Eddie. Always good for an early morning laugh.
wallylm over 1 year ago
The Mermaid said Eddie, you’re a fine guy, what a good spouse you would be, but my life, my love and my boy toy, is the sea!
MaggieK9 over 1 year ago
It appears that it wasn’t meant to be.
Bilan over 1 year ago
He couldn’t very well leave Paulie, now could he?
Bilan over 1 year ago
A flying saucer in an underwater bubble? A bit of a stretch even for Eddie.
keenanthelibrarian over 1 year ago
Take me to the mermaid’s paradise, anytime … just don’t tell my wife.
Isenthor1978 over 1 year ago
I wouldn’t want to be anywhere where cats are not allowed.
[Unnamed Reader - 9bbaa9] over 1 year ago
Can we get Victoria and Joe married off this year? Finally?
Egrayjames over 1 year ago
What ever he’s smoking in that pipe…….I’d like some.
bbbmorrell over 1 year ago
could not part with his cat.
bittenbyknittin over 1 year ago
Love me, love my cat.
goboboyd over 1 year ago
He needs a bigger boat. A Candy Apple one… with chrome on some tall fins.
Count Olaf Premium Member over 1 year ago
She broke his heart on porpoise.
bobpeters61 over 1 year ago
I’d ask too, for a tall tale like that one.
edbeat over 1 year ago
Captain Eddie might be my favorite supporting character in any comic I’ve ever followed. Wiley has such a gift for creating Eddie’s story arcs.
SameAsOldFfred over 1 year ago
I still remember the year a girl tried to drag me onto a bar floor to dance. I don’t regret saying “no.”
RitaGB over 1 year ago
I love that all conversation & emotion is shown in the pipe smoke.
Masterskrain over 1 year ago
Cap’n Eddie’s just telling stories for the Halibut.
kartis over 1 year ago
Love me, love my cat.
FassEddie over 1 year ago
Where’s Eddie gettin’ those crazy mushrooms, man?
ladykat over 1 year ago
When push came to shove, he couldn’t leave Paulie behind.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 1 year ago
I don’t know… Sounds kind of fishy to me too.
Old Crusty over 1 year ago
Reminds me of the old Twilight Zone episode where the hillbilly was walking along with his dog when a guy at a gate invited him in, saying that it was heaven. He could hunt and fish and do whatever he wanted. The old man started in but the dog hesitated and started to growl at the gatekeeper. The gatekeeper told the old man dogs were not allowed. The hillbilly refused to go in and walked further down the road, meeting another man. This one made the same claims about how great it was inside and that dogs were welcome. The hillbilly walked in, with the dog happily by his side. So, no matter how good things look, is it really Heaven if you can’t be with the ones you love?
Durak Premium Member over 1 year ago
Willey has to be one of the BEST cartoonists in the business.
Old Crusty over 1 year ago
Reminds me of the old Twilight Zone episode where the hillbilly was walking along with his dog when a guy at a gate invited him in, saying that it was heaven. He could hunt and fish and do whatever he wanted. The old man started in but the dog hesitated and started to growl at the gatekeeper. The gatekeeper told the old man dogs were not allowed. The hillbilly refused to go in and walked further down the road, meeting another man. This one made the same claims about how great it was inside and that dogs were welcome. The hillbilly walked in, with the dog happily by his side. So, no matter how good things look, is it really Heaven if you can’t be with the ones you love?
SusieB over 1 year ago
He chose his cat! Good choice Eddie
Enter.Name.Here over 1 year ago
Atlantis has a “No cats” policy.
pelkeyjc over 1 year ago
She was allergic to cats.
mfrasca over 1 year ago
Can’t be bothered with the natural fact
I’m her slave and I can’t look back
She’s the Queen of the briny deep
Rebubula across the sea
And the Sirens’ song
Sweetly sucks me down
Into the ocean blue
I’ll find my way back to you
- Schnier / Garvey / Derhak
zenyattafan over 1 year ago
Please, Eddie, tell us you didn’t have the winning ticket sold in Maine and you’re selling your lobstah boat and moving to Florida. I can’t stand to lose you!
jamze4 over 1 year ago
That’s not just any cat, that’s Paulie! Constant companion, regular rescuer, and (if my memory is correct) a superior being secretly watching over Captain Eddie. Of course Eddie’s choice was clear!
ChukLitl Premium Member over 1 year ago
I admire his skill; still conning the boat with the whole deck under water.
ehselin1967 over 1 year ago
It’s a whale of a story, anyway
mindjob over 1 year ago
I just noticed that guy in the middle is Danae’s dad.
Can't Sleep over 1 year ago
He just couldn’t leave Paulie behind. The things we do for our pets.
kathleenhicks62 over 1 year ago
This makes less sense than usual—-stretching limits here.
Frankfreak over 1 year ago
The boat had sunk
bleu nez over 1 year ago
ya, that’s a story and a half
MartinPerry1 over 1 year ago
Rather inconveniently placed hair, if you ask me.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member over 1 year ago
And Eddie said, “Mermaid, you’re a fine girl. What a good wife you would be! But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea (surface). And I can’t leave my cat!”
spaced man spliff over 1 year ago
Reminds me of an old Fantasy Island episode where a man falls for a mermaid who enables him to breathe underwater. I don’t remember how it ended up. but the story had a magical intrigue to it.
Michael McKown Premium Member over 1 year ago
First time I think I’ve seen him smile.
dabishton Premium Member over 1 year ago
What about my cat?
wordsmeet 28 days ago
So Eddie is Aquaman? :P