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Starting the old car Friday, November 30, 2001 • read strip Viewing 25 comments:

Since reading this strip, I've gotten to use the phrase "Why do you suck so much at getting us anywhere." Even though it is an obnoxious thing to say to a lost driver, or someone who is finding google.maps to be working slowly, it is very satisfying. Thank you, Lyle!

I need to use that line on the next person I get lost with!

You can pretty much plug anything into the phrase "Why do you suck so much at..?" and it will be amusing. But only if the person has no control at all over the issue they're sucking at. For example "Why do you suck so much at aquiring a home equity loan?", said to a homeless man or "Why do you suck so much at Daddy/Daughter Day?", said to an orphan.

Why do you suck so much at satisfying me emotionally?

seek the help of a relationship councilor, post-haste.

This is slightly unrelated, but a few weeks ago I walked past two well-dressed twenty-somethings standing outside Euston Station, discussing a Big Issue salesman. Midway through, one of them turned to the other and said, "All I'm saying is, why doesn't he give not being homeless a try?" Your comment reminded me of this terrible man (in a good way).

Lie Bot looks unconcernedly out the window.

I promise!

I like lie bot's non-commital response.

Lie bot didn't actually lock that door, did he. And all this time I thought it was Phillipe's fault.

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It's okay guys, this guy figured it out

I've actually said "Why do you suck so much at getting us anywhere?" to someone who was giving me directions before. This was before I read this strip.

Awesome coincidence.


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Well this strip is underrated. Phileppe's "I promise!" is worth a 5 in itself.

I like that Teodor is swearing at an otter who is 5, who then takes it so smoothly.

Yah, the fact that they expect Philippe to be the impetus is just great.

Did they try the ignition at any point?


What kind of terrorists are 9/11-ing the rating here?

a fourth click crashing into the embed code

Is this the first arc?

No I believe Noah got there first.

My 'Health' Teacher told me not to drink Red Bull and Vodka, because it's like hitting the gas and the brake at the same time. He obviously can't drive.

vodka[plus]redbull[equals]stupid[plus]hyper

i dont know of a more entertaining state to be in...

Oh, another instance of stuffed-animal ignorance not around anymore.

"We can't stop here! This is bat country!"