I see the beaver is another of those “self-styled” experts . The timing of the non-vocal put-down by Charles – who just wanted a drink of water – is priceless .
Jon said “What is the splash in the first panel from?” – Could be the springs the beaver mentioned in the third panel . Then again – it could be something else . Karl does like to throw in the odd surprise now and then .
wow, water is DEEP right there at the edge… unless Charles is sucking mud off the bottom… and having suffered from ‘beaver fever’ (note the beaver there, too…) I just don’t recommend that!
The splash seems almost like something of Karl’s that’s gone flying and fallen in, which he’s now looking for underwater, but I don’t know what it would be. Maybe his pacifier, but I don’t think I’ve seen that since the scene on the mountain top.
Panel 1, the splash, imagine the beaver having just scooped up some of the water into his hand, and letting it fall gently through his fingers as he begins his description the fine elixir, nothing more . . . .
Cesare – That’s exactly what I had in mind.
I often begin these comics with a narrow panel to set the tone or setting of the story. Sometimes it’s a feather, sometimes a flower. This time it was a pool of water. Nothing to read into this time, I’m afraid.
I cannot recall which comedian I was watching, but he pointed out that Evian backwards is “naive”. There’s a lot of hype going on over drinking water here.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Subtle hints of apple. Ha! This is such a great comic. The artwork is just amazing. I would love to see it collected someday.
January 21st, 2009 at 6:27 pm
I absolutely love the baffled expressions in the fourth panel. Can’t wait for more! :)
January 21st, 2009 at 6:35 pm
You never cease to amaze me Karl – Love it!!! Yummy apple flavor
January 21st, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Clever. And funny. And well drawn.
January 21st, 2009 at 7:01 pm
So much for marketting…
January 21st, 2009 at 7:04 pm
awkward…
January 21st, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Another bee sting or are we seeing into the past?
January 21st, 2009 at 8:02 pm
What is the splash in the first panel from?
January 21st, 2009 at 8:10 pm
I see the beaver is another of those “self-styled” experts . The timing of the non-vocal put-down by Charles – who just wanted a drink of water – is priceless .
Jon said “What is the splash in the first panel from?” – Could be the springs the beaver mentioned in the third panel . Then again – it could be something else . Karl does like to throw in the odd surprise now and then .
January 21st, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Hmmm this reminds me of my lovely trip to the Glen Breton distillery in Cape Breton…
January 21st, 2009 at 8:27 pm
LOL, I was eating an apple as I was reading this. Funny stuff!
January 21st, 2009 at 8:34 pm
wow, water is DEEP right there at the edge… unless Charles is sucking mud off the bottom… and having suffered from ‘beaver fever’ (note the beaver there, too…) I just don’t recommend that!
Is Charles just thirsty from his run??
January 21st, 2009 at 9:42 pm
The splash seems almost like something of Karl’s that’s gone flying and fallen in, which he’s now looking for underwater, but I don’t know what it would be. Maybe his pacifier, but I don’t think I’ve seen that since the scene on the mountain top.
January 21st, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Third panel makes me giggle uncontrollably! Ahaha, I LOVE Christopher Charles’ face! It’s like, POP from the behind the rock :)
January 21st, 2009 at 10:52 pm
hint of apple and… oak, perhaps? The beaver reminds me of the rat from New Year’s – the same humorous undertones. Another great one K!
January 22nd, 2009 at 1:18 am
he needed a good splash, huh?
January 22nd, 2009 at 2:13 am
omg lol. cute! whats up with the splash in pannel 1? hmm….theres such thing as cherry wood. but idk how it would end up apple flavored. lol. cool! :]
January 22nd, 2009 at 6:41 am
Beaver/woodchuck = Opus One
Sir Charles= Boone’s Farm
Is that a beaver or a woodchuck (groundhog)?
Great dig at the wine snobs, by the way.
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:29 am
This strongly reminds me of the time that I went to a wine bar. Lords, but I do love the art style of this comique. That’s Spanish for comic.
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:44 am
your pace is amazing, as always
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:31 am
Panel 1, the splash, imagine the beaver having just scooped up some of the water into his hand, and letting it fall gently through his fingers as he begins his description the fine elixir, nothing more . . . .
January 22nd, 2009 at 11:40 am
Cesare – That’s exactly what I had in mind.
I often begin these comics with a narrow panel to set the tone or setting of the story. Sometimes it’s a feather, sometimes a flower. This time it was a pool of water. Nothing to read into this time, I’m afraid.
-karl
January 22nd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
So, did he get the feathers?! Or are they still on the tree?!…or ARE they the tree?! AH!
January 22nd, 2009 at 3:26 pm
The skunks will be hawking prime drinking spots soon….or trying to convince the other animals to buy it from them packaged in gourds or something.
January 22nd, 2009 at 4:38 pm
i. just. love. this. this may be my favorite comic. your characterization & expressions are spot on
January 22nd, 2009 at 8:42 pm
chasing feathers is thirsty work!
January 23rd, 2009 at 3:25 am
I cannot recall which comedian I was watching, but he pointed out that Evian backwards is “naive”. There’s a lot of hype going on over drinking water here.
January 23rd, 2009 at 9:14 pm
i want this made into a book.
January 24th, 2009 at 2:19 am
Um.. you’re gonna drown, Charles.
January 25th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Haha, too late for drowning, he looks like he’s already dead. Haha, I love the rabbit’s and the beaver’s baffled look.
January 26th, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Can’t get enough of that subtle apple flavor
January 26th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
- Oh- my word…
I just discovered this comic today. I have read the entire thing.
Often webcomics leave me unmoved in the extreme, except a few which make me laugh. Yours is… astounding.
You have an incredible talent. Keep going, please.
January 26th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
<3 LOVed it!!
January 29th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Hehe “Ploonk”
February 1st, 2009 at 9:28 pm
nice one! btw, I feel thristy now ;)
February 4th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
crystal clear glacial mountain spring mineral water… now with a not-so-subtle hint of Sasquatch
January 20th, 2010 at 11:21 pm
the theatre and this are probably some of my favorite strips of yours….but I’ve still got some reading to do..=P
March 6th, 2010 at 11:44 pm
He has a taste for the refined xD