mr_pete
+0 -0
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diggidy
+0 -0
Am I right to assume that the food simply appears on Ray's plate (with a KLANK.)?
Am I right to assume that the food simply appears on Ray's plate (with a KLANK.)?
cpnglxynchos
+0 -0
no, 'cos there's a closing of a door.
no, 'cos there's a closing of a door.
hannah
+6 -0
there was only one instrument for cartilidge head.
there was only one instrument for cartilidge head.
st-elmos_fire
+4 -0
The theramin would be too small and newfangled, and a harp sounds too pretty, therefore musical saw.
The theramin would be too small and newfangled, and a harp sounds too pretty, therefore musical saw.
st-elmos_fire
+4 -0
mind you the theremin was invented 1928 so its not that newfangled, but it is in principle
mind you the theremin was invented 1928 so its not that newfangled, but it is in principle
landowmpg
+0 -0
A custom job, of course, with his initials on the inside of the box (also on the food place-card, but that's beside the point). Pure class.
A custom job, of course, with his initials on the inside of the box (also on the food place-card, but that's beside the point). Pure class.
turnabout
+0 -0
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dropkickpikachu
+14 -0
Ray is taking in the flavors and emotions of fine, fine wine.
Ray is taking in the flavors and emotions of fine, fine wine.
petitegitan
+3 -0
This is exactly what I was going to say. Well put dropkickpikachu.
This is exactly what I was going to say. Well put dropkickpikachu.
jesler729
+1 -0
Yes, but why does it turn clear after he takes that first sip?
Yes, but why does it turn clear after he takes that first sip?
gormster
+3 -0
He finished it in one gulp. It is that delicious.
He finished it in one gulp. It is that delicious.
waldo913
+46 -0
It isn't like regular wine. Much like the strange enchantment of Cartilage Head's performance, it starts as a strange and mystical bouquet of intensity and quickly fades into a descent of bitter emptiness and sorrow.
It isn't like regular wine. Much like the strange enchantment of Cartilage Head's performance, it starts as a strange and mystical bouquet of intensity and quickly fades into a descent of bitter emptiness and sorrow.
jesler729
+1 -0
Dang
Dang
cpnglxynchos
+1 -0
too. right. wow, man you nailed it.
too. right. wow, man you nailed it.
budenhagen
+7 -1
Nah, I think Onstad just forgot to color it in.
Nah, I think Onstad just forgot to color it in.
waldo913
+1 -1
On all six subsequent panels featuring that glass?
On all six subsequent panels featuring that glass?
scorpio_nadir
+13 -0
On purpose. Ray drank the flavor, the remainder is just liquid. It is Cartilage Head's special vintage.
On purpose. Ray drank the flavor, the remainder is just liquid. It is Cartilage Head's special vintage.
cpnglxynchos
+0 -0
YES.
YES.
bpmead
+1 -0
I might cite you in my Cartilage Head essay for my college writing class.
I might cite you in my Cartilage Head essay for my college writing class.
waldo913
+0 -0
I'd be honored.
I'd be honored.
greenkoolayd
+0 -0
like trent reznors volvo of dispair...
like trent reznors volvo of dispair...
djwhiterabbit
+7 -0
by why the presence of the banana, coffee beans, strawberries, and apples/green peppers? these things rarely find their way into most wines.
perhaps the wine is so good that it gives you the flavors of all its fallen plant kingdom brethren, present or otherwise.
by why the presence of the banana, coffee beans, strawberries, and apples/green peppers? these things rarely find their way into most wines.
perhaps the wine is so good that it gives you the flavors of all its fallen plant kingdom brethren, present or otherwise.
jackparsons
+6 -0
They find their way into the wines of Cartilage Head because Cartilage Head wants it that way.
They find their way into the wines of Cartilage Head because Cartilage Head wants it that way.
cpnglxynchos
+0 -0
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relaxing
+12 -0
To quote wikipedia:
"Wines may be classified by their primary impression on the drinker's palate. They are made up of chemical compounds which are similar or identical to those in fruits, vegetables, and spices.
Specific flavors may also be sensed, due to the highly complex mix of organic molecules such as esters and terpenes that grape juice and wine can contain. Tasters will also distinguish between flavors characteristic of a specific grape (e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon and blackcurrant) and flavors that are imparted by other factors in wine making, either intentional or not. The most typical intentional flavor elements in wine are those that are imparted by aging in oak casks, and virtually every element of chocolate, vanilla, or coffee is actually a factor of oak and not the native grape.
Banana flavors (isoamyl acetate) are the product of yeast metabolism."
To quote wikipedia:
"Wines may be classified by their primary impression on the drinker's palate. They are made up of chemical compounds which are similar or identical to those in fruits, vegetables, and spices.
Specific flavors may also be sensed, due to the highly complex mix of organic molecules such as esters and terpenes that grape juice and wine can contain. Tasters will also distinguish between flavors characteristic of a specific grape (e.g., Cabernet Sauvignon and blackcurrant) and flavors that are imparted by other factors in wine making, either intentional or not. The most typical intentional flavor elements in wine are those that are imparted by aging in oak casks, and virtually every element of chocolate, vanilla, or coffee is actually a factor of oak and not the native grape.
Banana flavors (isoamyl acetate) are the product of yeast metabolism."
unright
+0 -0
You can find those flavors in wine. Probably not all in the same wine, but individually those falvors are not unheard of.
You can find those flavors in wine. Probably not all in the same wine, but individually those falvors are not unheard of.
goatmasterflash
+1 -0
Wine is made entirely from grapes, only to be described by people as all "essence of _____ with notes of _____", where _____ equals anything and everything...except grapes.
Wine is made entirely from grapes, only to be described by people as all "essence of _____ with notes of _____", where _____ equals anything and everything...except grapes.
belgand
+4 -0
Saying it tastes like that old grape juice in the back of the fridge that someone added some cheap jug vodka to just doesn't make you any friends. People think this on their own sometimes, but they're just afraid to say it.
Saying it tastes like that old grape juice in the back of the fridge that someone added some cheap jug vodka to just doesn't make you any friends. People think this on their own sometimes, but they're just afraid to say it.
cagliostro
+0 -0
And yet, bizarrely, saying it tastes like cat's piss is regarded as a) the sign of an exceptionally distinguished palate, and b) a point in the wine's favour.
Me, I like cheap plonk from Sainsbury's, because no-one expects you to appreciate the full, ripe body and impertinent nose.
And yet, bizarrely, saying it tastes like cat's piss is regarded as a) the sign of an exceptionally distinguished palate, and b) a point in the wine's favour.
Me, I like cheap plonk from Sainsbury's, because no-one expects you to appreciate the full, ripe body and impertinent nose.
belgand
+4 -0
I do not drink alcohol, but this can of Mt. Dew has notes of awesomeness and a finish of keeping me awake after staying up all night for no damn good reason.
I do not drink alcohol, but this can of Mt. Dew has notes of awesomeness and a finish of keeping me awake after staying up all night for no damn good reason.
dtuba
+0 -0
Meh, I'm like the Thomas Haden Church character from Sideways. It all tastes like wine to me.
Meh, I'm like the Thomas Haden Church character from Sideways. It all tastes like wine to me.
c_dizzle
+1 -0
A fine inverse wine. Lest we forget.
A fine inverse wine. Lest we forget.
c_dizzle
+1 -0
goddamn BBcode! Always gets me.
goddamn BBcode! Always gets me.
apricotta
+2 -0
It looks more like html to me.
It looks more like html to me.
cailetshadow
+4 -0
Fruit of the Loom fine undergarments sponsors this strip.
Fruit of the Loom fine undergarments sponsors this strip.
habnabit
+1 -1
That is totally what I thought too.
That is totally what I thought too.
senseihollywood
+3 -0
Cartilage Head wine? I'm down...
Hey Mr. Onstead...this would fly...let's make it happen...seriously
Cartilage Head wine? I'm down...
Hey Mr. Onstead...this would fly...let's make it happen...seriously
hellofyellin
+8 -0
senseihollywood...
He gets things done.
senseihollywood...
He gets things done.
littlefatdog
+13 -0
saws are crazy sounding. like "ooooobleydoobleydoo". they account for the crazy wobbly sounds in the background of a lot of neutral milk hotel songs
saws are crazy sounding. like "ooooobleydoobleydoo". they account for the crazy wobbly sounds in the background of a lot of neutral milk hotel songs
gormster
+29 -0
Played with a bow, though, they sound incredibly creepy. Like a violin that saw terrible, terrible things.
Played with a bow, though, they sound incredibly creepy. Like a violin that saw terrible, terrible things.
spinynorman
+5 -0
I imagine this entire strip being played to the background of "November" by Tom Waits.
Yeah. Yeah, I listen to way too much Tom. What the fuck can you do, man. I got a rash man.
I imagine this entire strip being played to the background of "November" by Tom Waits.
Yeah. Yeah, I listen to way too much Tom. What the fuck can you do, man. I got a rash man.
hellofditties
+0 -0
I only chubbied you 'cause you mentioned NMH. Is that wrong..?
I only chubbied you 'cause you mentioned NMH. Is that wrong..?
charchar
+4 -0
I think I found a soundtrack for this arc
I think I found a soundtrack for this arc
mr_lostman28
+0 -0
holy crap... I think I cried.
holy crap... I think I cried.
heccibiggs
+0 -0
Chubby for so accurately conveying the sound of wobbling a saw, even if it was slightly inaccurate in reference to this strip.
Chubby for so accurately conveying the sound of wobbling a saw, even if it was slightly inaccurate in reference to this strip.
scorpio_nadir
+0 -0
a duet with theremin would be a wonderful strange thing.
a duet with theremin would be a wonderful strange thing.
dhinson
+2 -2
Anyone care to lend a thought on the Alt Text? Saw sounds?
Anyone care to lend a thought on the Alt Text? Saw sounds?
connellingus
+18 -0
It's German. "Coffee, strawberry, banana, grape, cinnamon. Coffee, strawberry, banana, grape, cinnamon. Coffee, strawberry, banana, grape, cinnamon. Also apple."
It's German. "Coffee, strawberry, banana, grape, cinnamon. Coffee, strawberry, banana, grape, cinnamon. Coffee, strawberry, banana, grape, cinnamon. Also apple."
ttagxamm
+6 -0
Wine flavors, as mentioned above and as illustrated in panel two.
The musical saw, I imagine, sounds a bit like "Saeterjentens Sondag" . The accordion player sits behind an elegant folding screen. What seems to be the ghostly crackles and pops of an old 78 is just the sound of Cartilage Head breathing.
Wine flavors, as mentioned above and as illustrated in panel two.
The musical saw, I imagine, sounds a bit like "Saeterjentens Sondag" . The accordion player sits behind an elegant folding screen. What seems to be the ghostly crackles and pops of an old 78 is just the sound of Cartilage Head breathing.
zeal
+0 -0
Several years ago I was treated to a musical saw performance. It is an amazing instrument, and I highly recommend it to one and all.
Several years ago I was treated to a musical saw performance. It is an amazing instrument, and I highly recommend it to one and all.
mr_lostman28
+1 -1
I first read this as "I highly recommend it to no one at all".
I like it better.
I first read this as "I highly recommend it to no one at all".
I like it better.
cpnglxynchos
+0 -0
oh come on, it was funny.
oh come on, it was funny.
howl
+1 -0
Mostly apple.
Mostly apple.
aki
+0 -0
That would be "zum groessten teil Apfel", connellingus got it right (auch = also/additionally).
That would be "zum groessten teil Apfel", connellingus got it right (auch = also/additionally).
howl
+0 -0
I was making a Discworld reference, I'm not trying to correct anybody. I ain't know shit about German.
I was making a Discworld reference, I'm not trying to correct anybody. I ain't know shit about German.
cpnglxynchos
+0 -0
so, uh, basically screw you, aki?
so, uh, basically screw you, aki?
ojnabieoot
+0 -0
I'm reminded of Ulysses, Chapter 14, which describes Bloom visiting the maternity hospital and is written as a weird history of the English language. It begins with "Deshil Holles Eamus. Deshil Holles Eamus. Deshil Holles Eamus." I doubt that's what Onstad was getting at, since it's a really far flung reference, but now I can't stop thinking about any possible connection.
I'm reminded of Ulysses, Chapter 14, which describes Bloom visiting the maternity hospital and is written as a weird history of the English language. It begins with "Deshil Holles Eamus. Deshil Holles Eamus. Deshil Holles Eamus." I doubt that's what Onstad was getting at, since it's a really far flung reference, but now I can't stop thinking about any possible connection.
deusoma
+0 -0
"click". Click is never a good sign.
"click". Click is never a good sign.
dasilodavi
+2 -0
Did anyone hear a stream of harp music when they hit panel two?
Did anyone hear a stream of harp music when they hit panel two?
jeet
+2 -0
Musical saw is the best thing for Cartilage Head to play. Except I don't really think he even needs to play it to make that sound, he can get it by just moving his rubbery limbs
Musical saw is the best thing for Cartilage Head to play. Except I don't really think he even needs to play it to make that sound, he can get it by just moving his rubbery limbs
slab64
+2 -0
I'm sayin' theramin
I'm sayin' theramin
dropkickpikachu
+9 -0
https://www.cryingwhileeating.com/
https://www.cryingwhileeating.com/
xi
+0 -0
Whaaaaaaaaaaaat the fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
Whaaaaaaaaaaaat the fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
cpnglxynchos
+1 -0
what an incredibly ridiculous site.
i love it.
what an incredibly ridiculous site.
i love it.
goro
+0 -0
Oh hell yes.
Oh hell yes.
vymora
+1 -0
When I try to imagine the effects of achewater I simply think of this storyline.
When I try to imagine the effects of achewater I simply think of this storyline.
xiaomimi
+20 -0
Today's Blogs
Mr. Bear: Gamblers Anonymous
Today's Blogs
Mr. Bear: Gamblers Anonymous
vic_tarasko
+1 -0
Top ten blog entry. Absolute must-read, manifesto level stuff. Thanks for reminding me of it.
Top ten blog entry. Absolute must-read, manifesto level stuff. Thanks for reminding me of it.
paco
+0 -0
Did anyone else get worried for a minute, when Cartilage Head pulled out a huge saw?
Did anyone else get worried for a minute, when Cartilage Head pulled out a huge saw?
greenkoolayd
+0 -0
[[raises hand]]
[[raises hand]]
diggydow
+0 -0
Oh my God, too good...
Oh my God, too good...
siolre
+0 -0
It's hard for me to read this arc. Cartilage Head is like the most fucked up, nightmarish shit imaginable all focused into one grotesquely creepy dude.
And my chicken soup goes uneaten. D:
It's hard for me to read this arc. Cartilage Head is like the most fucked up, nightmarish shit imaginable all focused into one grotesquely creepy dude.
And my chicken soup goes uneaten. D:
direhaggis
+0 -0
And with a swift ssssup, the wine crashed the monogram gothesque two-step of apartment decor. Driven to pleasure psychosis, Ray found himself in the near middle of a Fruit of the Loom underwear logo, adrift as his mind-sonar echoed in tiny, perfect rings of German.
And with a swift ssssup, the wine crashed the monogram gothesque two-step of apartment decor. Driven to pleasure psychosis, Ray found himself in the near middle of a Fruit of the Loom underwear logo, adrift as his mind-sonar echoed in tiny, perfect rings of German.
wurlitzergirl
+1 -0
Poor misunderstood Cartilage Head. I bet he plays the musical saw beautifully. I'd be his friend.
Poor misunderstood Cartilage Head. I bet he plays the musical saw beautifully. I'd be his friend.
sabbac
+1 -0
The wine changes from red to white?
The wine changes from red to white?
gopacapulco
+0 -0
i love cartilage head!
i love cartilage head!
riotdejaneiro
+0 -0
I laughed so hard at this that I got a headache...just look at those faces . Both Cartilage and Ray. So funny yet so horrifying
I laughed so hard at this that I got a headache...just look at those faces . Both Cartilage and Ray. So funny yet so horrifying
cpnglxynchos
+0 -0
i feel awkward eating in front of people that aren't.
until today, i thought CH was eating as well, so i was going to comment in wonder of the music still being played...but there is no need for that anymore, for i am now the see-saw.
i feel awkward eating in front of people that aren't.
until today, i thought CH was eating as well, so i was going to comment in wonder of the music still being played...but there is no need for that anymore, for i am now the see-saw.
Ray's face in the last frame is priceless.
Onstad is great at capturing emotions on the face of a cat in shades. No one else can do it so well. : )
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Name me three people you know of that have tried to do this in the past.
Onstad, the guys who made this, and the horrible, horrible shell of a man who made this happen.
Not shown - Mr. Smuckles' internal monologue: "A BLOO BLA BLOOO! A BLOO BLOO BLOOOOOOO! BLOO BLOO!"
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I was just thinking of ray's blubbering, it makes me laugh every time
Honestly that's what I sound like when I listen to In The Aeroplane Over The Sea. The saw part in that song is what I hear Cartilage Head playing.
Oh man, that is exactly what I was thinking.
how strange it is to be cartilage head at all
Thanks to the choice of food... I can safely say that System of a Down have ruined this strip for me.