harletron
+0 -0
A comment left by harletron was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by kylank, relaxing, the_dingle, usversusthem)
A comment left by harletron was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by kylank, relaxing, the_dingle, usversusthem)
heath
+16 -1
I don't know man, it seems like a pretty good leave to me. It says "I have class" on one hand, and "hey, fuck you" on the other. That's hard to pull off with a single thought.
Very well crafted to my eye.
I don't know man, it seems like a pretty good leave to me. It says "I have class" on one hand, and "hey, fuck you" on the other. That's hard to pull off with a single thought.
Very well crafted to my eye.
apocowarg
+1 -0
And on the bright side it leaves Ray up a penny.
And on the bright side it leaves Ray up a penny.
nutmeg
+1 -0
a penny off the price of dornheim's beer.
a penny off the price of dornheim's beer.
digdugz
+3 -0
Which becomes Ray's beer anyway.
Which becomes Ray's beer anyway.
tekende
+1 -0
But he's going to spend the penny in a bit. Cab's cost a penny.
But he's going to spend the penny in a bit. Cab's cost a penny.
apocowarg
+0 -0
Raymond Q. Smuckles owns Airwolf, he has no need for a cab.
Raymond Q. Smuckles owns Airwolf, he has no need for a cab.
tekende
+0 -0
Why in the hell did I put an apostrophe in cabs
Why would I do this
Why in the hell did I put an apostrophe in cabs
Why would I do this
rowboat
+0 -0
Because that grammatical situation owned you.
Because that grammatical situation owned you.
johnnyc
+9 -0
Plus, it was typed which demonstrates planning. THIS IS A MAN WHO KNOWS HIS LEAVE.
Plus, it was typed which demonstrates planning. THIS IS A MAN WHO KNOWS HIS LEAVE.
quantumcasaba
+1 -0
This does nothing for my feelings about Dornheim.
Also, Ray's name in capital letters is reminiscent of the generated apology letters that Ray uses. Shame that the only flexibility in this sort of card would be the name at the top.
This does nothing for my feelings about Dornheim.
Also, Ray's name in capital letters is reminiscent of the generated apology letters that Ray uses. Shame that the only flexibility in this sort of card would be the name at the top.
nikopol
+5 -0
A true master of Leaving uses 'fill in the blanks' letters heavily to reinforce the emotional distance between those he Leaves. Ray's usage of such letters in his apologies indicate that while he does possess the Leaving gene, it is latent at best.
A true master of Leaving uses 'fill in the blanks' letters heavily to reinforce the emotional distance between those he Leaves. Ray's usage of such letters in his apologies indicate that while he does possess the Leaving gene, it is latent at best.
postblank
+5 -0
Not to mention that he seems to have typed out his Leave letter in advance. That's like Doctorate level leaving ability.
Not to mention that he seems to have typed out his Leave letter in advance. That's like Doctorate level leaving ability.
snack2deadly
+14 -0
he prepared remarks
he prepared remarks
falseprophet
+0 -0
THE MAN IS SO OLD SCHOOL HE WRITES ON THE CHALKBOARD WITH A QUILL PEN!
THE MAN IS SO OLD SCHOOL HE WRITES ON THE CHALKBOARD WITH A QUILL PEN!
stuartc
+0 -0
He knew, down to the very minute, when he would leave. He's been playing Ray like a cheap fiddle.
He knew, down to the very minute, when he would leave. He's been playing Ray like a cheap fiddle.
oishii
+2 -1
The pre-meditated feel of Dornheim's leave makes me think that he couldn't pull off a good leave on the fly, without careful planning. To me, that is not a master of leavery.
The pre-meditated feel of Dornheim's leave makes me think that he couldn't pull off a good leave on the fly, without careful planning. To me, that is not a master of leavery.
rowboat
+21 -0
Argue nuances all you want, but the best thing about Dornheim's leave is that it culminated in his being gone.
Argue nuances all you want, but the best thing about Dornheim's leave is that it culminated in his being gone.
molesticide
+0 -0
i hear THAT
i hear THAT
puguglypress
+0 -0
Forever and ever, Amen.
Forever and ever, Amen.
quantumcasaba
+0 -0
Exactly how I see it. It has all the sincerity and thought of Ray's apologies, and that is.. well-meaning at best, but not much altogether.
Still pretty funny, hehe.
Exactly how I see it. It has all the sincerity and thought of Ray's apologies, and that is.. well-meaning at best, but not much altogether.
Still pretty funny, hehe.
nhennies
+2 -0
Dornheim is gone. The only logical move for Ray is to knock a few back by himself, reflecting on the kind of leave that can only be executed by a Smuckles.
Dornheim is gone. The only logical move for Ray is to knock a few back by himself, reflecting on the kind of leave that can only be executed by a Smuckles.
professorhazard
+1 -0
Fived for so many reasons.
Fived for so many reasons.
wittyname
+0 -0
A comment left by wittyname was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by silver_lake, professorhazard, heath, chivalress, shades, theargentinian, Mastronaut, Appers)
A comment left by wittyname was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by silver_lake, professorhazard, heath, chivalress, shades, theargentinian, Mastronaut, Appers)
chivalress
+8 -0
I think the "PS No cab has been called" (not even punctuated!) is what really puts it over the top. I wasn't huge on this arc, but you have to respect a leaving like that.
I think the "PS No cab has been called" (not even punctuated!) is what really puts it over the top. I wasn't huge on this arc, but you have to respect a leaving like that.
flash1087
+5 -0
Insufficent fare for a cab that was never called. Truly profound stuff. I miss Dornheim already.
Insufficent fare for a cab that was never called. Truly profound stuff. I miss Dornheim already.
wae
+2 -0
I hope I am not merely day-dreaming when I say that this feels, to me, like a portent of Great Outdoor Fight to come.
Ramses Luther Smuckles, I suspect, is the kind of "he finds you" dude who isn't even talked about in two consecutive strips unless he has decided that this is the way that things will be.
I hope I am not merely day-dreaming when I say that this feels, to me, like a portent of Great Outdoor Fight to come.
Ramses Luther Smuckles, I suspect, is the kind of "he finds you" dude who isn't even talked about in two consecutive strips unless he has decided that this is the way that things will be.
spinynorman
+0 -0
The true drinking man has accompanying stationary.
This, along with all of Ray's drinkin' notes, and "From The Desk Of Dr. John Zoidberg," have made me waste dozens of dollars at the local stationary office. Dozens , I tell you.
The true drinking man has accompanying stationary.
This, along with all of Ray's drinkin' notes, and "From The Desk Of Dr. John Zoidberg," have made me waste dozens of dollars at the local stationary office. Dozens , I tell you.
wittyname
+2 -2
I knew I was going to be lamed so hard for that.
I knew I was going to be lamed so hard for that.
little_angry_plum
+23 -0
the guy above me got no less than seven lames for suggesting that there is such a thing as an "average achewood". Seven people were offended at the concept that every achewood strip is not better than every other achewood strip.
the guy above me got no less than seven lames for suggesting that there is such a thing as an "average achewood". Seven people were offended at the concept that every achewood strip is not better than every other achewood strip.
theunity
+1 -0
Or, perhaps, that this particular strip was good and not bad. Take yer pick.
Or, perhaps, that this particular strip was good and not bad. Take yer pick.
joebot
+3 -0
Average =/= bad. Average is actually pretty damn good, by Achewood standards.
Average =/= bad. Average is actually pretty damn good, by Achewood standards.
lateadopter
+0 -1
Average = Above Average
Achewood non-Achewood
Average = Above Average
Achewood non-Achewood
lateadopter
+1 -0
Hey, those underlines suck! And AssetBar deletes all extra spaces from whatever you type. Fuckers.
Hey, those underlines suck! And AssetBar deletes all extra spaces from whatever you type. Fuckers.
kb
+2 -1
next time I am at a bar and feel the need to leave my present company, i will leave a note similar to the one in panel six. and by present company, I mean dirty skanks
next time I am at a bar and feel the need to leave my present company, i will leave a note similar to the one in panel six. and by present company, I mean dirty skanks
norrin
+4 -0
Why would you leave the bar to get away from dirty skanks? Aren't dirty skanks the reason you went to the bar in the first place?
Why would you leave the bar to get away from dirty skanks? Aren't dirty skanks the reason you went to the bar in the first place?
wae
+5 -0
I am a dedicated practitioner of just leaving the bar without telling anyone.
This is called the Irish Goodbye.
I am a dedicated practitioner of just leaving the bar without telling anyone.
This is called the Irish Goodbye.
cailetshadow
+9 -0
I'm Irish and I take offense to that. We don't leave bars. (::typing from one::)
I'm Irish and I take offense to that. We don't leave bars. (::typing from one::)
m1st3rbl4ck
+1 -0
i always thought that was the Welsh Goodbye.
But, I'm Australian, so goodbyes is about twenty minutes of punches and hugs, an then sitting down for a few more anyway.
i always thought that was the Welsh Goodbye.
But, I'm Australian, so goodbyes is about twenty minutes of punches and hugs, an then sitting down for a few more anyway.
vandenbos
+5 -0
A Welsh Goodbye has less vowels.
A Welsh Goodbye has less vowels.
blindspot
+3 -0
Gwdby
Gwdby
comrade_tom
+0 -0
you forgot to add boyo on the end and then a humourous reference to last nights pobol y cym.
you forgot to add boyo on the end and then a humourous reference to last nights pobol y cym.
andrew_
+0 -0
Cudahy. Is that Irish?
Cudahy. Is that Irish?
professorhazard
+3 -2
Philippe is boggled at the etymological possibilities of Dornheim's middle name.
Philippe is boggled at the etymological possibilities of Dornheim's middle name.
rjt210
+0 -0
A comment left by rjt210 was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by PierceG, phthoggos, Red_Dawn, biff)
A comment left by rjt210 was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by PierceG, phthoggos, Red_Dawn, biff)
andrew_
+1 -0
He's also still wondering.
He's also still wondering.
semiquaver
+0 -0
Wondering about *Google.* By the way, Cudahy is a small city in southeastern Los Angeles County. That is to say, California.
Wondering about *Google.* By the way, Cudahy is a small city in southeastern Los Angeles County. That is to say, California.
ttagxamm
+1 -0
Also a southside Milwaukee suburb, a working class neighborhood keg-deep in the sons and daughters of northern Europe.
Also a southside Milwaukee suburb, a working class neighborhood keg-deep in the sons and daughters of northern Europe.
miku224
+1 -0
I grew up three minutes away from Cudahy, Wisconsin. Besides the bacon-makin' plant, there's absolutely nothing there of value.
Perhaps my opinion will change once I'm drinkin' age, what with the whole "we've got a bar on EVERY CORNER" thing.
I grew up three minutes away from Cudahy, Wisconsin. Besides the bacon-makin' plant, there's absolutely nothing there of value.
Perhaps my opinion will change once I'm drinkin' age, what with the whole "we've got a bar on EVERY CORNER" thing.
mattylite
+0 -0
bacon-makin':
[IMGS OFF]
bacon-makin':
[IMGS OFF]
nutmeg
+1 -0
that icon is tripping me out. i am so sad that i did not see Colbert do this on television.
that icon is tripping me out. i am so sad that i did not see Colbert do this on television.
pierceg
+1 -0
I am Irish. I have never heard the name Cudahy. It does resemble an Irish name, although perhaps the spelling is so changed I do not recognise it, as happens to many Irish names brought over.
The other possibility is that it's Scottish (very similar etymology) or that the entire Cudahy clan emmigrated/died in the famine. This is common enough.
I am Irish. I have never heard the name Cudahy. It does resemble an Irish name, although perhaps the spelling is so changed I do not recognise it, as happens to many Irish names brought over.
The other possibility is that it's Scottish (very similar etymology) or that the entire Cudahy clan emmigrated/died in the famine. This is common enough.
rowboat
+0 -0
I'm sure I'm way off here, but when I first read it, the name struck me as vaguely Indian sounding. Eastern Indian, I'm saying.
I'm sure I'm way off here, but when I first read it, the name struck me as vaguely Indian sounding. Eastern Indian, I'm saying.
rowboat
+0 -0
Ah ha. Internet Magic prevails. I was thinking of Chaudhry. So never mind. Anything. Ever again.
Ah ha. Internet Magic prevails. I was thinking of Chaudhry. So never mind. Anything. Ever again.
streever
+0 -2
he is also five
he is also five
clever-nickname
+1 -0
tomorrow, i shall greet everyone with "what's the status, morning flatus?"
god, so awesome.
tomorrow, i shall greet everyone with "what's the status, morning flatus?"
god, so awesome.
hcaz
+0 -0
It's good, but it only works if you have the right accent.
If we did that here, it would go like this:
"What's the stATE-us,
Morning flatus?"
Us poor, poor New Zealanders.
It's good, but it only works if you have the right accent.
If we did that here, it would go like this:
"What's the stATE-us,
Morning flatus?"
Us poor, poor New Zealanders.
phthoggos
+0 -0
what, you don't pronounce it "state-us"?
what, you don't pronounce it "state-us"?
phthoggos
+2 -0
what, you don't pronounce it "flate-us"?
what, you don't pronounce it "flate-us"?
thesyndicate88
+0 -0
Yes you do. It's Latin.
Yes you do. It's Latin.
thesyndicate88
+0 -0
Oh man I am retarded. Feel free to lame that one.
Oh man I am retarded. Feel free to lame that one.
clever-nickname
+0 -0
it would be FLAH-toose.
it would be FLAH-toose.
rotating-dog
+2 -1
Here in New Zealand, things are pronounced differently. Some would say more correctly.
Here in New Zealand, things are pronounced differently. Some would say more correctly.
buttermoths
+5 -2
After seeing the entire first season of Flight of the Conchords in one sitting I'd say YES; more correctly.
After seeing the entire first season of Flight of the Conchords in one sitting I'd say YES; more correctly.
lamewad
+0 -0
I still love how they say "Keh-beb".
I still love how they say "Keh-beb".
rowboat
+0 -0
Some of you would say more correctly, but the rest of the world still won't be able to understand a word of it.
Some of you would say more correctly, but the rest of the world still won't be able to understand a word of it.
honesttom
+4 -0
I just had to transcribe a load of dictation tapes from a New Zealand speech therapist, so I can only say amen.
I just had to transcribe a load of dictation tapes from a New Zealand speech therapist, so I can only say amen.
sncether
+0 -0
As a former transcriptionist, I feel compelled to give you a commiserate chubby.
As a former transcriptionist, I feel compelled to give you a commiserate chubby.
madnes
+0 -0
Actually, you'd say "mur currictly".
Actually, you'd say "mur currictly".
zek
+8 -0
Don't do that.
Don't do that.
terrainasaur
+1 -0
so good, this turn of phrase, just for the fact that it invokes the image of ray premeditating it on his way back from the bathroom. the phrase's mediocrity only adds to it.
so good, this turn of phrase, just for the fact that it invokes the image of ray premeditating it on his way back from the bathroom. the phrase's mediocrity only adds to it.
carpetbag
+2 -0
Having spent the entire storyline in suspense over whether Ray actually liked Dornheim, I am pleased to see that the answer is yes. Ever since Mark Twain I've had the darnedest time telling when Ray genuinely likes a dude.
Having spent the entire storyline in suspense over whether Ray actually liked Dornheim, I am pleased to see that the answer is yes. Ever since Mark Twain I've had the darnedest time telling when Ray genuinely likes a dude.
mikeleffel2
+0 -1
THAT WAS A FINE, HEARTY ENDING MR. ONSTAD!!
Bravo! Loved the penny-note! :) :) :)
I doubt you read these! :D
THAT WAS A FINE, HEARTY ENDING MR. ONSTAD!!
Bravo! Loved the penny-note! :) :) :)
I doubt you read these! :D
rowboat
+7 -0
Whatever, man - Onstad is, like, half of the people on here.
Whatever, man - Onstad is, like, half of the people on here.
shoinan
+7 -0
That's exactly what someone who was pretending not to be Chris Onstad would say. J'accuse!
That's exactly what someone who was pretending not to be Chris Onstad would say. J'accuse!
rowboat
+1 -0
No, that's exactly what someone who was pretending not to be Chris Onstad would say. C'est vous!
No, that's exactly what someone who was pretending not to be Chris Onstad would say. C'est vous!
wae
+1 -0
Que?
Que?
honesttom
+2 -0
Wait a second... are we all Onstad?
Wait a second... are we all Onstad?
seanbad
+0 -0
I amSpartacus Chris Onstad!
I am
ewakio
+0 -0
Is it just me or are Ray's glasses getting closer to his nose?
Is it just me or are Ray's glasses getting closer to his nose?
slickshoes3234
+8 -0
Dornheim is a total dick. He left to leave.
Dornheim is a total dick. He left to leave.
stuartc
+1 -0
He was showing off?!
He was showing off?!
senseihollywood
+9 -0
A Leavery Koan:
This one time, when I went to England, they stamped my passport, "Leave To Enter"...
I am not at all certain I did this correctly...
A Leavery Koan:
This one time, when I went to England, they stamped my passport, "Leave To Enter"...
I am not at all certain I did this correctly...
madnes
+3 -0
your actions are so well conveyed
your actions are so well conveyed
pyro_ike
+0 -0
I'll admit that leaving a pre-printed card behind is semi-stylish, but sending a dude for drinks just so you can leave is a dickish setup.
I'll admit that leaving a pre-printed card behind is semi-stylish, but sending a dude for drinks just so you can leave is a dickish setup.
flazisismuss
+0 -0
The beauty of Dornheim's leavery here is that first, he's being a dick for leaving, but he's instantly ameliorating his own leavery because Ray now has two beers. The dickishness is cured, leaving only the brilliance of the leave.
The beauty of Dornheim's leavery here is that first, he's being a dick for leaving, but he's instantly ameliorating his own leavery because Ray now has two beers. The dickishness is cured, leaving only the brilliance of the leave.
tim_simmons
+0 -0
in his mind he is a damn smuckles and he can whatever he damn wants to his half brother. i think so, at least
in his mind he is a damn smuckles and he can whatever he damn wants to his half brother. i think so, at least
mista_b
+2 -0
GULP
GULP
GULP
GULP
heath
+3 -0
Oh man. I hope zefiel doesn't see this. That dude will call down a reckoning on you like you have never seen for posting this comment.
Oh man. I hope zefiel doesn't see this. That dude will call down a reckoning on you like you have never seen for posting this comment.
ttagxamm
+1 -0
Maybe he saw the comment, and just...left?
Maybe he saw the comment, and just...left?
heath
+5 -0
Slowly dragging one's mouse pointer up the the "X" in the top right of your browser window pretty much the antithesis of a good leave.
I sure hope we've all got a strong enough case of the dignities to eschew that option.
Slowly dragging one's mouse pointer up the the "X" in the top right of your browser window pretty much the antithesis of a good leave.
I sure hope we've all got a strong enough case of the dignities to eschew that option.
jordstar
+2 -0
What is the sound of Ray Smuckles knocking back one glass of beer, then a second?
What is the sound of Ray Smuckles knocking back one glass of beer, then a second?
zem
+2 -0
ding ding ding
ding ding ding
seanbad
+0 -0
Correct, for $200. Next category.
Correct, for $200. Next category.
theargentinian
+0 -0
Ray's leaving is just THAT much classier then Dornheim's.
Ray's leaving is just THAT much classier then Dornheim's.
cuneocapo
+3 -0
Dornheim, so insensitive to the Inuit people. The penny? Both a gift and a slap to the face.
5 for sure
Dornheim, so insensitive to the Inuit people. The penny? Both a gift and a slap to the face.
5 for sure
afkpuz
+0 -0
This is a very sad strip.
This is a very sad strip.
irreverend
+0 -0
Whoa, that Dornheim will totally flip a leave on you! Watch out for that sneaky snake-in-the-grass. One second you think you're doing the leave, and the next you been LEFT!
Whoa, that Dornheim will totally flip a leave on you! Watch out for that sneaky snake-in-the-grass. One second you think you're doing the leave, and the next you been LEFT!
cycerin
+0 -0
I suspect Dornheim took Ray's toilet leave as a challenge
I suspect Dornheim took Ray's toilet leave as a challenge
retinarow
+2 -0
Dornheim is such a nerd that his shirts have pi signs on their backs.
Dornheim is such a nerd that his shirts have pi signs on their backs.
stuart
+0 -0
That's just a fold in the fabric. Beef's New Shirt has one too.
That's just a fold in the fabric. Beef's New Shirt has one too.
lateadopter
+2 -0
Retinarow is such a whipper-snapper that he has never seen a dress shirt.
Retinarow is such a whipper-snapper that he has never seen a dress shirt.
retinarow
+0 -1
I know that. It was a thing called a joke.
I know that. It was a thing called a joke.
lateadopter
+1 -0
Stuart and lateadopter are so literal-minded that they have never recognized a joke.
Stuart and lateadopter are so literal-minded that they have never recognized a joke.
lateadopter
+0 -1
How long do I have to wait before someone says, "In Soviet Russia, joke recognize you !" Oh, wait. Fuck. Never mind.
How long do I have to wait before someone says, "In Soviet Russia, joke recognize you !" Oh, wait. Fuck. Never mind.
biff
+1 -0
Actually, that thing on his shirt is called a yoke.
Actually, that thing on his shirt is called a yoke.
ttagxamm
+1 -2
In Soviet Russia, yolk have chicken!
In Soviet Russia, yolk have chicken!
stuart
+1 -0
i need to call my dm and see if you made your saving throw 6 months ago under 4th edition
i need to call my dm and see if you made your saving throw 6 months ago under 4th edition
latterman
+4 -2
Where I live (which is the western coast of Puerto Rico), some floppy-clothed, thin-browed representative of the local hip-hop culture and his glorified blow-up doll would have taken the note, stopped reading at "This should cover it", and gone outside to see if they couldn't score a free cab ride.
Where I live (which is the western coast of Puerto Rico), some floppy-clothed, thin-browed representative of the local hip-hop culture and his glorified blow-up doll would have taken the note, stopped reading at "This should cover it", and gone outside to see if they couldn't score a free cab ride.
latterman
+1 -0
Oh, and this is all while I unloaded- urinal-style -in the men's room.
Oh, and this is all while I unloaded- urinal-style -in the men's room.
jordstar
+1 -0
I just tried to smush your avatar on my screen. Damn ungodly hour to be awake reading Achewood.
I just tried to smush your avatar on my screen. Damn ungodly hour to be awake reading Achewood.
loneal
+0 -0
I try to smush it every damn time I see it, ungodly hour or no. Every damn time.
I try to smush it every damn time I see it, ungodly hour or no. Every damn time.
ttagxamm
+9 -0
The escape key, my friends, will stop that bug like flypaper.
The escape key, my friends, will stop that bug like flypaper.
squi
+5 -0
So how do I stop stopping it? I'm finding myself compulsively reloading the page just to stop the bug again.
So how do I stop stopping it? I'm finding myself compulsively reloading the page just to stop the bug again.
shoinan
+2 -0
Did the fact that there were two of the bugs moving in pixeled sychronicity not tweak a little doubt in you pre-smushing?
Did the fact that there were two of the bugs moving in pixeled sychronicity not tweak a little doubt in you pre-smushing?
biff
+2 -0
So, all these people have homes that are so bug-infested that they don't question whether the bug is real, they just automatically try to smash it.
Do they have bug smushes all over everything else in their homes?
So, all these people have homes that are so bug-infested that they don't question whether the bug is real, they just automatically try to smash it.
Do they have bug smushes all over everything else in their homes?
honesttom
+4 -0
It is quite insolent for two insects to march in perfect time like they wuz people or somethin. I'd probably smush them just for being uppity sumbitches.
It is quite insolent for two insects to march in perfect time like they wuz people or somethin. I'd probably smush them just for being uppity sumbitches.
johnmatrix
+0 -0
Mental chubbies for each post from latterman to honesttom.
Mental chubbies for each post from latterman to honesttom.
foetus_punch
+0 -0
Phillipe saying "uppity sumbitches" is more terrifying than getting yelled at by God.
Phillipe saying "uppity sumbitches" is more terrifying than getting yelled at by God.
dropkickpikachu
+1 -0
DAMN your avatar, there's one more fingerprint on my monitor this evening.
DAMN your avatar, there's one more fingerprint on my monitor this evening.
aaron_haynes
+0 -0
Another, better example of Ray doing some good leavery: https://achewood.com/index.php?date=05122006
Another, better example of Ray doing some good leavery: https://achewood.com/index.php?date=05122006
soupkaty
+1 -1
does it look to anyone else like it says domheim instead of dornheim in the note?
dunno.
like a different level of leave if that's right.
like, "i'm gone and really, you didn't even meet me."
does it look to anyone else like it says domheim instead of dornheim in the note?
dunno.
like a different level of leave if that's right.
like, "i'm gone and really, you didn't even meet me."
rogergs
+0 -0
Ray making do in the loo is "something to think about"?
That wacky Dornheim.
Ray making do in the loo is "something to think about"?
That wacky Dornheim.
pkitty
+0 -0
Well, assuming that we won't be seeing Dornheim for a little while at least, I've got to say that except for the very classy leave, here, I found him fairly boring. S'cool that Ray got to reminisce about his father with blood, though.
Dornheim and this mini-arc got threed, but that was a solid fiveful leaving (along with the truly slackful double-gulp at the end), so I'll split the difference.
Well, assuming that we won't be seeing Dornheim for a little while at least, I've got to say that except for the very classy leave, here, I found him fairly boring. S'cool that Ray got to reminisce about his father with blood, though.
Dornheim and this mini-arc got threed, but that was a solid fiveful leaving (along with the truly slackful double-gulp at the end), so I'll split the difference.
mastronaut
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The real magic with Dornheim is if he ever got to meet Beef for real. Dornheim seems to have a little bit of something for everyone; the brains of an Aviation Engineer and the crass of a Smuckles.
The real magic with Dornheim is if he ever got to meet Beef for real. Dornheim seems to have a little bit of something for everyone; the brains of an Aviation Engineer and the crass of a Smuckles.
jordstar
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It almost felt as if he was conjured up just for the Leaving concept, but I'm sure we'll see more of him in the future and he will be fleshed out.
His moving bald spot gave me the heebie jeebies.
It almost felt as if he was conjured up just for the Leaving concept, but I'm sure we'll see more of him in the future and he will be fleshed out.
His moving bald spot gave me the heebie jeebies.
terrainasaur
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i think that's just his hair shining. the thought of pomaded hair adds yet another confusing level of depth to this dornheim.
i think that's just his hair shining. the thought of pomaded hair adds yet another confusing level of depth to this dornheim.
shades
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Achewood is back. Best strip in a month or so.
Achewood is back. Best strip in a month or so.
rowboat
+1 -0
You and I enjoy Achewood in very different ways, apparently. And that's OK.
You and I enjoy Achewood in very different ways, apparently. And that's OK.
steerpike66
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I must admit that, since I didn't like Dornheim, with his pen liner and his aviators and his beardy little teeth, I wanted him to leave, which he did, with a rudeness that bordered on grace, which means I now like him better, but do I want him back? I'm confused.
I must admit that, since I didn't like Dornheim, with his pen liner and his aviators and his beardy little teeth, I wanted him to leave, which he did, with a rudeness that bordered on grace, which means I now like him better, but do I want him back? I'm confused.
biondino
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OMG did Dornheim wear a toupee??
OMG did Dornheim wear a toupee??
stuartc
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There's still something creepy about Dornheim's beard/mouth combo... I think he could be a ventriloquist's dummy, used by Ramses to test his son, or school him in the ways of leaving...
There's still something creepy about Dornheim's beard/mouth combo... I think he could be a ventriloquist's dummy, used by Ramses to test his son, or school him in the ways of leaving...
coolbreeze3
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So. . . very. . . speechless. . .
So. . . very. . . speechless. . .
roger_wilco
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Ray's leave is inherently better. It comes naturally. Dornheim may have one-upped him but he is certainly trying too hard.
On the other hand, any dude with on-the-fly access to a laser printer deserves to be respected.
Here's what I like about the Smuckles men%u2014they have a no maintenance relationship of the highest bond.
Ray's leave is inherently better. It comes naturally. Dornheim may have one-upped him but he is certainly trying too hard.
On the other hand, any dude with on-the-fly access to a laser printer deserves to be respected.
Here's what I like about the Smuckles men%u2014they have a no maintenance relationship of the highest bond.
checkmatejones
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Its a comforting thought to know that Ray considers the sneakiness of his blood relations to be as satisfying as some would consider the so called affection of theirs.
Its a comforting thought to know that Ray considers the sneakiness of his blood relations to be as satisfying as some would consider the so called affection of theirs.
dicklaurent
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Is Dornheim's note the first use of Helvetica instead of Arial in an Achewood comic? I love details like that.
Is Dornheim's note the first use of Helvetica instead of Arial in an Achewood comic? I love details like that.
luckyg
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Dornheim cared so little for Ray's two cents that he actually returned half.
Dornheim cared so little for Ray's two cents that he actually returned half.
miku224
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lateadopter, if you read this, I'd like to retract my arguments from yesterday. After today's strip, I went back and re-read the last few, and you're right. Dornheim's ridiculous turns of phrase are not akin to Beef's tone. I thought we'd get more information about Dornheim, and this would make him a more believable character. Instead, he's gone, and I just feel confused.
It seemed like every new piece of background on Dornheim was surprising, but not in a particularly good way. I didn't think "his whiskey sours are famous ? That rocks!" It was more of a "why does this guy feel the need to brag about his whiskey sours?" And that feeling occurred in response to just about every single thing that Dornheim said.
In conclusion, I didn't really enjoy this mini-arc. But if Onstad's goal was to leave me bewildered and a little irritated, that's cool. Just so long as there's a good explanation later on.
lateadopter, if you read this, I'd like to retract my arguments from yesterday. After today's strip, I went back and re-read the last few, and you're right. Dornheim's ridiculous turns of phrase are not akin to Beef's tone. I thought we'd get more information about Dornheim, and this would make him a more believable character. Instead, he's gone, and I just feel confused.
It seemed like every new piece of background on Dornheim was surprising, but not in a particularly good way. I didn't think "his whiskey sours are famous ? That rocks!" It was more of a "why does this guy feel the need to brag about his whiskey sours?" And that feeling occurred in response to just about every single thing that Dornheim said.
In conclusion, I didn't really enjoy this mini-arc. But if Onstad's goal was to leave me bewildered and a little irritated, that's cool. Just so long as there's a good explanation later on.
lateadopter
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Dude, you are a rarity on the internets. You actually treated this like a discussion where people were trying to prove a point for reasons other than jerking someone's chain under the cloak of anonymity. Chubby for that!
Dude, you are a rarity on the internets. You actually treated this like a discussion where people were trying to prove a point for reasons other than jerking someone's chain under the cloak of anonymity. Chubby for that!
miku224
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Be the change you wish to see on the internets, I guess.
Be the change you wish to see on the internets, I guess.
rowboat
+0 -0
Whoa, is that Mao?
Whoa, is that Mao?
jackparsons
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Alan Watts
Alan Watts
illuminatedwax
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Dornheim had let him in on the secret of his first name *from the beginning*
Dornheim had let him in on the secret of his first name *from the beginning*
thatcrazycommie
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It is really bothering me that I have no idea how Dornheim printed that.
It is really bothering me that I have no idea how Dornheim printed that.
phy
+0 -0
He prepared it a week before, in his own office, on his own letterhead. Dornheim has been doing this to people for ages .
He prepared it a week before, in his own office, on his own letterhead. Dornheim has been doing this to people for ages .
1000hz
+0 -0
Dornheim's letter is addressed so informally.
Not even a "To Ray it may concern:"
Dornheim's letter is addressed so informally.
Not even a "To Ray it may concern:"
themacktruck
+0 -0
Why has Ray looked like he's shaking this entire ark?
Why has Ray looked like he's shaking this entire ark?
rowboat
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[IMGS OFF]
[IMGS OFF]
[IMGS OFF]
[IMGS OFF]
themacktruck
+1 -1
Well played sir. Well played.
I stared at those for a few seconds thinking "Hurr... why's he got a picture of Noah's Ark and the Ark of the Covenant? Hurr...
Well played sir. Well played.
I stared at those for a few seconds thinking "Hurr... why's he got a picture of Noah's Ark and the Ark of the Covenant? Hurr...
rowboat
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Just good-natured ribbing. Anyway, I noticed his shakiness, as well. I think Dornheim's just laying some pretty heavy shit on him and Ray's quaking with the excitement of discovery. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for this "ark" to sail away.
Just good-natured ribbing. Anyway, I noticed his shakiness, as well. I think Dornheim's just laying some pretty heavy shit on him and Ray's quaking with the excitement of discovery. Meanwhile, I'm waiting for this "ark" to sail away.
lastlarf
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I'd like it to be stolen by Nazis.
I'd like it to be stolen by Nazis.
lugand9
+0 -0
The saddest part is that Dornheim made sure to tell Ray there was no cab. As if the poor bastard still had any hope left...
The saddest part is that Dornheim made sure to tell Ray there was no cab. As if the poor bastard still had any hope left...
lateadopter
+1 -0
Ramses Luther would have let Ray wait for the cab and figure it out himself. Dornheim is soft.
Ramses Luther would have let Ray wait for the cab and figure it out himself. Dornheim is soft.
honesttom
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I think it shows more sass, as if to say, "I honestly believe you'll be stupid enough to believe I've called you a cab, so I'm going to spell it out because it would just get pitiful after a while, watching you standing there, waiting for a cab."
That's exactly what it says, in exactly those words.
I think it shows more sass, as if to say, "I honestly believe you'll be stupid enough to believe I've called you a cab, so I'm going to spell it out because it would just get pitiful after a while, watching you standing there, waiting for a cab."
That's exactly what it says, in exactly those words.
ruralelectric
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What i get out of this strip is two cats wanting to connect with their father in the worst way. Ray, upon finding out that Ramsies won the GOF, not only won the fight himself, but changed the game entirely. Dornheim's only experience with his father is Ramsies silently walking out on him in a liquor store. He took that experience and turned walking out on people into an artform. I may be way off but this may be one of the saddest situations in this strip so far, safe Beef of course.
What i get out of this strip is two cats wanting to connect with their father in the worst way. Ray, upon finding out that Ramsies won the GOF, not only won the fight himself, but changed the game entirely. Dornheim's only experience with his father is Ramsies silently walking out on him in a liquor store. He took that experience and turned walking out on people into an artform. I may be way off but this may be one of the saddest situations in this strip so far, safe Beef of course.
ovenface
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I also think Dornheim was jealous that Ramses knew who Ray was and not him. I think this is a motivation for Dornheim to find Ray and leave with a pre-typed letter sitting on the table.
Ramses was a smart dude in a way; both his sons turned out great at what they do as a direct result of his absentee parenting.
The more I think about this, the more I worry about Onstad.
I also think Dornheim was jealous that Ramses knew who Ray was and not him. I think this is a motivation for Dornheim to find Ray and leave with a pre-typed letter sitting on the table.
Ramses was a smart dude in a way; both his sons turned out great at what they do as a direct result of his absentee parenting.
The more I think about this, the more I worry about Onstad.
metrofeed
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how did he type up that letter? Did he have it prepared in advance? What types of leaving letters does he keep with him at all times, and do they come with pennies?
how did he type up that letter? Did he have it prepared in advance? What types of leaving letters does he keep with him at all times, and do they come with pennies?
epicurus
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Though in fairness Dornheim does seem like the kind of guy who might carry a roll of tape on him at all times.
Though in fairness Dornheim does seem like the kind of guy who might carry a roll of tape on him at all times.
phy
+0 -0
Yeah, but gaffer or electrical tape, not scotch
Yeah, but gaffer or electrical tape, not scotch
nevlik
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I dunno. He seems like exactly the kind of dude who carries scotch tape because electrical tape is not the proper tape for pennies and paper.
A tape for everything, etc etc.
I dunno. He seems like exactly the kind of dude who carries scotch tape because electrical tape is not the proper tape for pennies and paper.
A tape for everything, etc etc.
honesttom
+0 -0
I imagine he does extensive research beforehand, then meets people secure in the knowledge of how he will play them, when and how he will take his leave. A means of connecting to the father he never knew.
Hmm, now I come to think of it, Ramses is a dick.
I imagine he does extensive research beforehand, then meets people secure in the knowledge of how he will play them, when and how he will take his leave. A means of connecting to the father he never knew.
Hmm, now I come to think of it, Ramses is a dick.
woodenteeth
+0 -0
The main problem here is that Ray and Dorheim are both fucking hopeless. The kind of men who are so emotionally retarded by their upbringing that this type of "I really wanted to find out who you are" but now must disappear like my dad, is just the worse kind of perpetuation of their own treatment. Boo to both of 'em.
The main problem here is that Ray and Dorheim are both fucking hopeless. The kind of men who are so emotionally retarded by their upbringing that this type of "I really wanted to find out who you are" but now must disappear like my dad, is just the worse kind of perpetuation of their own treatment. Boo to both of 'em.
jamsok
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assetbar is all like "No, bitch, don't post again, bitch be cool!" In other news, what the deuce is the origin of the name Cudahy?
assetbar is all like "No, bitch, don't post again, bitch be cool!" In other news, what the deuce is the origin of the name Cudahy?
lateadopter
+0 -0
Still don't know, but Patrick Cudahy sells "sweet apple-wood smoked bacons" at www.patrickcudahy.com. Maybe it will show up in the Bacon of the Month Club. Onstad skipped from Bacon No. 5 to Bacon No. 8, so maybe it already did show up, and the sly dog just didn't tell us.
Still don't know, but Patrick Cudahy sells "sweet apple-wood smoked bacons" at www.patrickcudahy.com. Maybe it will show up in the Bacon of the Month Club. Onstad skipped from Bacon No. 5 to Bacon No. 8, so maybe it already did show up, and the sly dog just didn't tell us.
lateadopter
+2 -0
Okay, enough of you buggers couldn't be bothered to Google it, so I got curious. Cudahy seems to be from the Gaelic "O'Cuidighthigh," which means "descendant of the Helpful One." Reference here .
Okay, enough of you buggers couldn't be bothered to Google it, so I got curious. Cudahy seems to be from the Gaelic "O'Cuidighthigh," which means "descendant of the Helpful One." Reference here .
jollysaintpete
+0 -0
i want this arc to continue so bad it hurts
i want this arc to continue so bad it hurts
themaddoctor
+0 -0
Hmm... is it better to say 'No cab has been called.' or just leave the readee to find outfor himself.
I suppose it would be a shitter to read a comic where you are left to find out. Am I shattering your suspension of disbelief?
Hmm... is it better to say 'No cab has been called.' or just leave the readee to find outfor himself.
I suppose it would be a shitter to read a comic where you are left to find out. Am I shattering your suspension of disbelief?
lavosxii
+2 -0
I like to imagine Ray just sitting there, beers in hand, yelling the word gulp loudly and hoping that Dornheim hears him and feels ashamed.
I like to imagine Ray just sitting there, beers in hand, yelling the word gulp loudly and hoping that Dornheim hears him and feels ashamed.
hellofditties
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I remember finding this one hilarious the first time I read it.. I couldn't stop laughing. I can't see it now.
Sorry guys.
I remember finding this one hilarious the first time I read it.. I couldn't stop laughing. I can't see it now.
Sorry guys.
hellofditties
+0 -0
I'M REALLY TRYING HERE GUYS D:
I'M REALLY TRYING HERE GUYS D:
i_love_kate
+0 -0
TRY HARDER AND GET BACK TO US HELLOFDITTIES
TRY HARDER AND GET BACK TO US HELLOFDITTIES
hellofditties
+0 -0
I am so tired right now that I am just wondering why the cat has the symbol for pi on the back of his shirt.
I appreciate you reminding me that my life once had joy, though.
I am so tired right now that I am just wondering why the cat has the symbol for pi on the back of his shirt.
I appreciate you reminding me that my life once had joy, though.
i_love_kate
+0 -0
Hahaha, fantastic.
Hahaha, fantastic.
modelnumber326
+1 -0
The punch would likely make a nice desktop, but I decided to make this:
[IMGS OFF]
The punch would likely make a nice desktop, but I decided to make this:
[IMGS OFF]
theguitarhero
+0 -0
YES.
YES.
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Dear. Dr Manflesh,
You have taken a mere forum and turned it into the canvas for your art form.
For this, I am forever grateful to you.
This man speaks truth.
What is ultimately confusing is the link on that sign. Go ahead and see what lies at www.myage.us
... nothing?
It was lamed because some who read it concluded that hcaz was being a cock to a stranger.
He kind of is, though I did not lame it.
KOODGE
And so, Saint proves that a comment which is lamed when it is relevant is chubbied when it is not.
This is because of physics.
It is Saint's Law of Chubio-relevancy.
Nothing about what I do is convicting enough to be considered law, nor intriguing enough to be spoken in faux-Latin.
Hey man, don't sell yourself short like that.
This, fucking this.
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You should be. You really should be.
why? half that song was awesome.
Interestingly enough, Eskimos only have about four words for snow. One thing that they have a lot of are - I think - demonstrative pronouns. Like, we have just "this" and "that," like "this one here" and "that guy up there."
They have single words for all of those. I believe there's around thirty of them. Odd, isn't it?
wow someone has Dave
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Sax solo!
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O, that's the next line of the song!
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towl is not what it seems
pooper ... pooper
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7ONE4JrehQ see
"The towels are not what they seem"? Is this a Twin Peaks reference?
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Towel is actually kinda funny man, but so is fucking a monkey in the pooper, so I digress.
It's no good telling us you're going to digress and then digressing in private. How do we know you've digressed, or what you've digressed to?
...and eventually, all of the trolls become merely amusing diversions.
I thought it was responsive and brotherly. Since Ray says "heh" first.
No, it means "how ironic, as i plan to exhibit my geneitc leaving ability is further developed."