Breaking Cat News by Georgia Dunn for July 22, 2024

Woe to ye who angers The Existential Dread. For you shall sup on pain and despair for eternity! And I hear that causes terrible indigestion.

Ah, Sophie is going to create one of her artworks. I love the way she tiptoes once she’s out of that kennel.

Now this was worth the two day wait.

Hmm. Will this be a “The cat got into the trash bags,” or more of a “(Scream) What the bleep is that!”

Personally, I’m hoping for the latter.

Ohoho, Tidy Woman is going to scream so loud, they’ll hear her in the next town! Go, Sophie, go!

Even the trash bags are white in this house.

When I strike, it’s usually at the bowling alley…

We see three feet. We see one “tip toe” per foot.

Go, Sophie, Go! So many unconventional materials from which to construct a costume and use to create chaos—trash bags, paper towels, the plural of spice, cooking oils! Go, Sophie, Go!

But don’t leave Starfish Squeaker in the cage. She can’t escape without help.

I love that she “oozes”.

I have the feeling this performance will be brilliant but, also, rubbish.

With apologies to Carl Sandburg

The Existential Dread comes

on little cat tip toes.

It slinks looking

into cupboards and drawers

on silent haunches

and then makes it’s move!

Cue Mission: Impossible theme.

Sorta OT: Snow Sez updated today!

Sophie is quite the dread isn’t she. But I’m afraid “she” will find her and put her somewhere where she can’t be rescued. Be careful Soph…

Okay everyone, sing it with me now:

Go Sophie, Go Sophie, Go Sophie! :-D

I don’t think Sophie has her tail between her legs. I think she’s wearing…a diaper!!! Shame on Tidy Woman if she is!! No wonder there’s no litter box in her kennel. Get her Sophie! She deserves all the existential dread you got!

Poody managed a bit of water and food on her own this morning. I am still putting slurry in syringes and force feeding her at intervals.

The Dread is on the move! Yes!

It looks like the star squeaky toy is saying,-Good Luck. or- No, don’t leave me!

I did not have “Cloak of Dread” on my BCN Bingo card.

Once Sophie finds her accessories the Existential Dread will come forth in all her glory, bring havoc, mayhem and distraction!

Cat getting into Plastic Bag…..NOOOOODANGER, DANGER

Robert A Heinlein once wrote “All cats are Gray in the dark”

Rise up, Ghost of Existential Dread, and strike mortal terror into the souls of Those Wicked Tidy People!

Things I love today: the hilarious and unnecessary Tip Toe. That the first thing Sophie thinks of is creating a costume. And the unexpected grassroots groundswell call from the comments to “Save Lil Starfish Squeaker!” Will this be a huge combo operation? We already have Gutter the lovesick raccoon, the Robber Mice, the Existential Dread, and Animal Control. All we need to add is Stuffed Animal Rescue!

Atta girl. Sofie…..ooze that dread!!!!

A distraction and an escape narrated by Existential Dread is going to be a lot of fun! I am looking forward to watching this play out over the course of the week.

You go girl!!!

Oh, the tail of fear in the second panel. This is where her long history as a trash artist is going to SHINE!

With cat-like tread, upon her foes she steals….

New theory! Her costume will be incomplete without her Ankh talisman, so I propose that Starfish Squeaker will become the Shining Starfish of Salvation! And will accompany the Dread on the rest of this adventure.

Meanwhile, Back on the Nile

At the Artisans’ Studio

Sophititi: Well, it looks like it will go well for Sophie.

Ta-Natash: She has her starfish and a Blossom of Blessing.

Soph: Not to mention her creativity.

Tash: That is sure to go a long way for her.

Enter Sidewalk Raccoon

Sidewalk: Hi! Any update on my descendant Gutter?

Soph: He got himself into a spot of trouble, but the Robber Mice and Sophie are on it.

Sidewalk: Well, as I appraise the situation it appears to be well in hand.

Soph: Tillie, Adobe, and I are just about to sit down to have some tea and the Xanadu hive’s exquisite honey scones. Like to join us?

Sidewalk: Thank you. Don’t mind if I do.

Sidewalk was introduced in the April 4th comic. I introduced him as Queen Mags’ bodyguard, but in actuality he is her Royal Appraiser, much like his descendant, Gutter. It is a noble family.

Does anyone remember Fred Flintstone’s tip toeing when he would go bowling?

OT: My extended vacation, cont.

Um, read the bag. There are warnings.

Oh GOOD girl Sophi, she’s finally finding her groove! Tired of seeing our brave little girl so frightened. Give ’em heck pretty lady!

I love the way Georgia has Sophie being stealthy, her tail wrapped under her and on her tip-toes.

OT: Ugh. (venting)

Good thinking, Sophie. A kitchen is the perfect location to cook up trouble.

To somewhat paraphrase a historical quote, from a war … :

I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill her with a determined resolve. … :)

OT: Mom’s spinal tap is scheduled

Sophie has indeed turned it into a work of art.

The Existential Dread returns! With her boon companion Li’l Starfish Squeaker, she will create such a distraction as never seen before in or out of the wrestling ring! With such an unstoppable force on their side, The Robber Mice are sure to pull off a most daring prison break of The Royal Appraiser!

Time to get a move on girls!!

I would like to propose that the reason we haven’t seen Jules yet is because he will come flying in the window and dive bomb the weird lady until Sophie gets her Existential Dread ready and working to get Gutter and Little Star rescued. And Jules will help the Robber Mice with the Glitter Bombs!

Gotta dress for the part!

O.T. Ceiling Cat just does not want me to have nice things

You lost me on this one, Georgia.