anathan
+36 -0
I think I'm sitting next to a cat inside of a hull RIGHT NOW!
I think I'm sitting next to a cat inside of a hull RIGHT NOW!
woodenteeth
+4 -0
Wow. Sitting in front of your computer. A cat pulls up in hull... totally creepy.
Wow. Sitting in front of your computer. A cat pulls up in hull... totally creepy.
krispykorn
+0 -0
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plummet
+11 -0
your lames suggest that Assetbarbarians do not enjoy being addressed as crackers
CRACKERS
your lames suggest that Assetbarbarians do not enjoy being addressed as crackers
CRACKERS
soticoto
+0 -0
Oooh... Assetbarbarians. I like that term.
Chubb.
Oooh... Assetbarbarians. I like that term.
Chubb.
untilyouaresonude
+14 -0
The hull is, as you can tell, Samuel L. Jackson's character from Coming to America .
The hull is, as you can tell, Samuel L. Jackson's character from Coming to America .
catachresis
+7 -0
Aah. I always thought it was George Clinton.
Aah. I always thought it was George Clinton.
fuckyoufriday
+27 -0
It reminds me of the Red Meat guy. The shading is very reminiscent.
It reminds me of the Red Meat guy. The shading is very reminiscent.
salo
+15 -0
Now that you mentioned it... Yeah. Especially that time when he shaved his head.
[IMGS OFF]
Now that you mentioned it... Yeah. Especially that time when he shaved his head.
[IMGS OFF]
meetzorp
+1 -0
Bug-eyed Earl!
Bug-eyed Earl!
mercuri0us
+1 -0
Damn that's funny out of context.
Damn that's funny out of context.
fosters
+1 -0
Damn, really? I always found this way funnier when I thought it was just a random guy.
Damn, really? I always found this way funnier when I thought it was just a random guy.
ravindra108
+0 -0
I don't know. I'm not really seeing that.
[IMGS OFF]
I don't know. I'm not really seeing that.
[IMGS OFF]
hannah
+5 -0
ray was doing tai chi in sports socks? i love that cat.
ray was doing tai chi in sports socks? i love that cat.
huber
+1 -0
but he takes them off to go outside - which is kind of weird
but he takes them off to go outside - which is kind of weird
hannah
+2 -0
a rad dude can't be seen outside in just a thong and sports socks i guess.
a rad dude can't be seen outside in just a thong and sports socks i guess.
petitegitan
+5 -0
Socks always get way too dirty outside. He's just being clean-sock-proactive.
Socks always get way too dirty outside. He's just being clean-sock-proactive.
huber
+12 -0
well you see I always imagine Ray as more of a dirty-sock-reactive man
well you see I always imagine Ray as more of a dirty-sock-reactive man
hannah
+18 -0
i think, having given it due consideration, that ray is a new-socks-fresh-from-the-packet-every-day kind of a guy. it's also possible that he makes puppets out of his old ones. just like old times. :)
i think, having given it due consideration, that ray is a new-socks-fresh-from-the-packet-every-day kind of a guy. it's also possible that he makes puppets out of his old ones. just like old times. :)
nutmeg
+9 -0
you guys are totally just talking about the dynamic between ray and socks, which is hell of rad.
you guys are totally just talking about the dynamic between ray and socks, which is hell of rad.
hannah
+1 -0
it's something worth considering. also, i've given thought to how teodor manages to wash and wear that jumper so much.
it's something worth considering. also, i've given thought to how teodor manages to wash and wear that jumper so much.
soticoto
+0 -0
Who even said he washes it?
Who even said he washes it?
bjorntd
+1 -0
The dude's a stuffed bear. He probably gets washed.
The dude's a stuffed bear. He probably gets washed.
soticoto
+0 -0
Who washes their stuffed bears? o_0;
Who washes their stuffed bears? o_0;
foetus_punch
+5 -0
This dude. Right here.
This dude. Right here.
bjorntd
+1 -0
(I do.)
(I do.)
tekende
+1 -0
A 16-year-old and a 20-year-old both have stuffed bears and even wash them.
This is Assetbarrio.
A 16-year-old and a 20-year-old both have stuffed bears and even wash them.
This is Assetbarrio.
foetus_punch
+1 -0
I bust out of Achewood Manor, throwing teddies at the masses as I shout "Assetica! Assetica!"
Freshly washed teddies.
I bust out of Achewood Manor, throwing teddies at the masses as I shout "Assetica! Assetica!"
Freshly washed teddies.
farqussus
+4 -0
A freshly washed teddy is a whole different thing, but worn ones go for a pretty sum on websites I know nothing about.
A freshly washed teddy is a whole different thing, but worn ones go for a pretty sum on websites I know nothing about.
dismas
+6 -0
Look, man, if you can't have fun playin' with a stuffed bear, then it's time to reevaluate your life. You've become jaded.
Look, man, if you can't have fun playin' with a stuffed bear, then it's time to reevaluate your life. You've become jaded.
jonmw
+1 -0
They let athletes wear leg warmers!
They let athletes wear leg warmers!
zem
+10 -0
for some reason that guy looks like he belongs in Red Meat
for some reason that guy looks like he belongs in Red Meat
lateadopter
+4 -0
Always made me think of Lincoln with dreads.
Always made me think of Lincoln with dreads.
hyetal
+2 -0
What are you talking about? Honest Abe never had dreads.
What are you talking about? Honest Abe never had dreads.
splendorr
+0 -0
But in a comic, he could. That's the thing.
But in a comic, he could. That's the thing.
cjfoster
+0 -0
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notcool
+1 -0
Red Meat will always have a warm place in my sick lil' heart. It's the first webcomic I was ever introduced to.
That it was introduced to me by a then Boy Scout leader who may or may not have been drunk at the time, has nothing to do with it.
Red Meat will always have a warm place in my sick lil' heart. It's the first webcomic I was ever introduced to.
That it was introduced to me by a then Boy Scout leader who may or may not have been drunk at the time, has nothing to do with it.
1000hz
+5 -1
So THIS was how "don't you lecture me cracker " got introduced into my vernacular..
It's all coming back to me.
So THIS was how "don't you lecture me cracker " got introduced into my vernacular..
It's all coming back to me.
hexjumper
+34 -0
I can't figure out how they intend to use that as a disguise. If I looked over, and I saw that guy in the car next to me - complete with those staring, unblinking eyes - I would immediately think "That is just a cat wearing a costume."
Or empty my revolver in a state of pure, animal panic.
I can't figure out how they intend to use that as a disguise. If I looked over, and I saw that guy in the car next to me - complete with those staring, unblinking eyes - I would immediately think "That is just a cat wearing a costume."
Or empty my revolver in a state of pure, animal panic.
zedpower
+0 -0
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hexjumper
+10 -0
That's not racist. Look at the _eyes_, man. No human being can hold a facial expression like unless they've had an ice cube jammed into their brain through a nostril, and even then you'd only be able to look like that for four, five seconds.
That's not racist. Look at the _eyes_, man. No human being can hold a facial expression like unless they've had an ice cube jammed into their brain through a nostril, and even then you'd only be able to look like that for four, five seconds.
splendorr
+0 -0
Every human being I see driving will immediately look away from direct eye contact. If you want to go unacknowledged by humanity, just look all strangers directly in the eye. It's better than being invisible, because your targets will not only pretend like YOU aren't there, they'll pretend like THEY aren't there either.
Every human being I see driving will immediately look away from direct eye contact. If you want to go unacknowledged by humanity, just look all strangers directly in the eye. It's better than being invisible, because your targets will not only pretend like YOU aren't there, they'll pretend like THEY aren't there either.
zedpower
+2 -0
I still can't tell if these lames come from people who don't understand I don't mean it, or from people who understand I don't mean it but don't find it humorous.
I still can't tell if these lames come from people who don't understand I don't mean it, or from people who understand I don't mean it but don't find it humorous.
bjorntd
+0 -0
There is not sarcastic typeface on the internet. At least, no inherently sarcastic ones.
There is not sarcastic typeface on the internet. At least, no inherently sarcastic ones.
bjorntd
+4 -0
SHIT. Not=NO
I QUIT.
SHIT. Not=NO
I QUIT.
atticusonline
+4 -0
[sarcastic] I hope this works [/sarcastic]
[sarcastic] I hope this works [/sarcastic]
autrepoupee
+0 -0
if it is any consolation zedpower i got it and thought it was funny and i too have been burnt by people not getting a statement i make on the innernet (i find the easiest solution is to type in a completely non-caps manner and with minimal consideration to grammar and puncuation, people seem to understand then that you are as the bard says jockin em)
if it is any consolation zedpower i got it and thought it was funny and i too have been burnt by people not getting a statement i make on the innernet (i find the easiest solution is to type in a completely non-caps manner and with minimal consideration to grammar and puncuation, people seem to understand then that you are as the bard says jockin em)
woodenteeth
+1 -0
Chubby!! And... oh god why have you got a revolver?! And why do you call it a Revolver! You are too familiar with this weapon!
Chubby!! And... oh god why have you got a revolver?! And why do you call it a Revolver! You are too familiar with this weapon!
onepapertiger
+0 -0
That was a fantastic thing to say. You should bow.
That was a fantastic thing to say. You should bow.
spicyponyhead
+0 -0
But only if it was open season on the freeway. Otherwise, it would just be ruuuude.
But only if it was open season on the freeway. Otherwise, it would just be ruuuude.
honesttom
+1 -0
In any case, he certainly couldn't be keeping a close eye on the road.
In any case, he certainly couldn't be keeping a close eye on the road.
evolume
+1 -0
i'd buy a T-Shirt with this hull on it, in that pose, with Beef's tail and legs. please, Onstad, make it so.
i'd buy a T-Shirt with this hull on it, in that pose, with Beef's tail and legs. please, Onstad, make it so.
cailetshadow
+0 -0
Seconded!
Seconded!
geysershitdick
+0 -0
I probably wouldn't buy one.
I probably wouldn't buy one.
cpnglxynchos
+1 -0
neither would i, but it would possibly become my desktop background.
neither would i, but it would possibly become my desktop background.
henrythecad
+2 -0
In panel one and two, Ray is buggin' on his new socks. New socks are excellent.
In panel one and two, Ray is buggin' on his new socks. New socks are excellent.
centipede_damascus
+0 -0
Again it is Beef with the killer punchline, saving the funny!
Again it is Beef with the killer punchline, saving the funny!
dasilodavi
+1 -0
I'm not sure hw funny this is, but I just love these strips that come along once in a blue moon that take a brief moment to address that the world of Achewood really is about cats living in a human world.
I'm not sure hw funny this is, but I just love these strips that come along once in a blue moon that take a brief moment to address that the world of Achewood really is about cats living in a human world.
spinynorman
+0 -1
I sort of expect that dude to start yelling at me about "de fat, oogley boddle!"
I sort of expect that dude to start yelling at me about "de fat, oogley boddle!"
thatcrazycommie
+2 -0
Don't you love it when the alt text immediately answers the first question you had?
Don't you love it when the alt text immediately answers the first question you had?
luckypyjamas
+0 -0
i wish they had done more of this, it really intrigues me
though there seem to be many instances where they didn't mind just driving around, looking like cats
i wish they had done more of this, it really intrigues me
though there seem to be many instances where they didn't mind just driving around, looking like cats
samuraieaux
+0 -0
It appears as if Ray WAS sliding around hardwood in socks in the previous strip, but his arms swing like that in other walking strips regardless.
It appears as if Ray WAS sliding around hardwood in socks in the previous strip, but his arms swing like that in other walking strips regardless.
cherubrocker22
+7 -0
Ok I think I'm guaranteeing some serious lamings by saying this, but I have to be honest - I don't like this strip, or any of the ones that attempt to explain the mechanics of the Achewood universe. It just straight up doesn't make sense. If they have to go to such extremes just to go outside, how do they rent apartments and own houses? The truth is, I don't care how. I care about the characters, the writing and the humor, which are all excellent. I think like any longtime reader, I'm way past worrying about the believability of robots, coke-addicted squirrels and cats hanging out.
Ok I think I'm guaranteeing some serious lamings by saying this, but I have to be honest - I don't like this strip, or any of the ones that attempt to explain the mechanics of the Achewood universe. It just straight up doesn't make sense. If they have to go to such extremes just to go outside, how do they rent apartments and own houses? The truth is, I don't care how. I care about the characters, the writing and the humor, which are all excellent. I think like any longtime reader, I'm way past worrying about the believability of robots, coke-addicted squirrels and cats hanging out.
fosters
+3 -0
I'm generally not a huge fan of the whole Underground bit, but this strip is one of my favorites for some reason. I just find the idea hilarious.
I'm generally not a huge fan of the whole Underground bit, but this strip is one of my favorites for some reason. I just find the idea hilarious.
stormagnet
+0 -0
I've got similar feelings about the whole Underground distinction, though I definitely give Onstad props for being so thorough and imaginative about it.
That hull scared the everloving piss out of me, though; for which this strip gets rated up, in my book.
I've got similar feelings about the whole Underground distinction, though I definitely give Onstad props for being so thorough and imaginative about it.
That hull scared the everloving piss out of me, though; for which this strip gets rated up, in my book.
tekende
+0 -0
I agree with you and was all about to make a very similar comment myself. I find the Underground concept distracting and unnecessary.
I agree with you and was all about to make a very similar comment myself. I find the Underground concept distracting and unnecessary.
achilleselbow
+0 -0
I pretty much felt the same way for a while, then it occurred to me that perhaps the whole Underground thing is in fact an ironic parody of precisely the kind of continuity-obsessing that we're criticizing here. At least I'd prefer to look at it that way.
I pretty much felt the same way for a while, then it occurred to me that perhaps the whole Underground thing is in fact an ironic parody of precisely the kind of continuity-obsessing that we're criticizing here. At least I'd prefer to look at it that way.
fineoakstructure
+2 -0
Hmm...but you have to admit that Onstad hasn't exactly kept some rigid, Star Trek-like adherence to these mechanics. I'm with you, I don't care about continuity and fictional integrity in this sense, but it's always seemed to me like the "Achewood universe" situation is invoked no more often than it is ignored. If it provokes his creativity on a given day, then you gotta use what you gotta use.
That's one thing I like about this comic. He was inventive enough to come up with this intriguing universe, but smart enough to know that sticking to it at all costs would probably be a hinderance to the humor.
Hmm...but you have to admit that Onstad hasn't exactly kept some rigid, Star Trek-like adherence to these mechanics. I'm with you, I don't care about continuity and fictional integrity in this sense, but it's always seemed to me like the "Achewood universe" situation is invoked no more often than it is ignored. If it provokes his creativity on a given day, then you gotta use what you gotta use.
That's one thing I like about this comic. He was inventive enough to come up with this intriguing universe, but smart enough to know that sticking to it at all costs would probably be a hinderance to the humor.
splendorr
+0 -0
I like the Underground. It's not essential nor is it mentioned constantly, but it provides a smidgeon of grounding and rationale that hooks into the imagination and, I think, supports the other comics a lot more than you think. Whether that matters or not to you is, of course, your business.
I like the Underground. It's not essential nor is it mentioned constantly, but it provides a smidgeon of grounding and rationale that hooks into the imagination and, I think, supports the other comics a lot more than you think. Whether that matters or not to you is, of course, your business.
xiaomimi
+23 -0
Weekend Blogs (Saturday - Monday)
Roast Beef: I basically got to not have any tequila
Pat: Trial Gone Awry. Jesus.
Philippe: Nothing good lasts forever...
Onstad: MISSING BALLOON - EXTREMELY SMALL REWARD
Today's Blogs
Onstad: My friend is going to wear Achewood t-shirts on television.
Weekend Blogs (Saturday - Monday)
Roast Beef: I basically got to not have any tequila
Pat: Trial Gone Awry. Jesus.
Philippe: Nothing good lasts forever...
Onstad: MISSING BALLOON - EXTREMELY SMALL REWARD
Today's Blogs
Onstad: My friend is going to wear Achewood t-shirts on television.
confusion
+0 -0
Alt text: "There is no NSTL to downtown SF because of the complex subterranean human public works."
Does anyone know what "NSTL" stands for?
Alt text: "There is no NSTL to downtown SF because of the complex subterranean human public works."
Does anyone know what "NSTL" stands for?
echidnaboy
+3 -0
National Subterranean Transit Link
I find the whole Underground concept fascinating, but I'm glad Onstad's kept it in the background.
National Subterranean Transit Link
I find the whole Underground concept fascinating, but I'm glad Onstad's kept it in the background.
rabbidpanda
+0 -0
I don't think that any single sentence has made me laugh more abruptly than the last line of this comic did. Like, zero to crying in 5 words.
I don't think that any single sentence has made me laugh more abruptly than the last line of this comic did. Like, zero to crying in 5 words.
mustakrakesh
+0 -0
Wasn't that guy in American History X?
Wasn't that guy in American History X?
redphillip
+0 -0
The concept of hulls is, for me, simultaneously brilliant and creepy. If these things are genuinely hulls, what have they done with the original contents?
The concept of hulls is, for me, simultaneously brilliant and creepy. If these things are genuinely hulls, what have they done with the original contents?
woodenteeth
+0 -0
Soilent Green.
Soilent Green.
woodenteeth
+1 -0
...oh, no skin or legs:
Soilent Green lite .
...oh, no skin or legs:
Soilent Green lite .
theguitarhero
+1 -0
for the post-apocalyptic humanoid on the go!
for the post-apocalyptic humanoid on the go!
carlyle
+1 -0
Yikes man.
Also, I am guessing that such a person would be commonplace on either of the coasts, as I hear those places are crazy(?) and full of non-savory characters(?) but I wouldn't know becuase I live in the mid-west(I think?)
Yikes man.
Also, I am guessing that such a person would be commonplace on either of the coasts, as I hear those places are crazy(?) and full of non-savory characters(?) but I wouldn't know becuase I live in the mid-west(I think?)
This is a pretty intriguing idea.
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chex mix. they all SORTS of cracker.
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