klaus
+9 -0
Cornelius is concerned.
Cornelius is concerned.
zeroasalimit
+13 -0
He damn well should be. Philippe could outsell him due to the cute factor.
He damn well should be. Philippe could outsell him due to the cute factor.
mrphaethon
+13 -0
Cornelius is not concerned, he is displaying a mildly patronizing paternal atmosphere as he enjoys watching his young friend's exploits.
Cornelius is not concerned, he is displaying a mildly patronizing paternal atmosphere as he enjoys watching his young friend's exploits.
hollis
+14 -0
I think Cornelius is neither concerned nor patronizing. He is just bewildered at Philippe's multifaceted character. See the "bilingual palindromes" strip.
Also, I love the "Wink!" comment. Way to get into your own story, Philippe.
I think Cornelius is neither concerned nor patronizing. He is just bewildered at Philippe's multifaceted character. See the "bilingual palindromes" strip.
Also, I love the "Wink!" comment. Way to get into your own story, Philippe.
dropkickpikachu
+18 -0
He tries so hard to wink properly, too, like a little kid with not quite enough fine muscle control.
He tries so hard to wink properly, too, like a little kid with not quite enough fine muscle control.
agika
+9 -0
I like how Phillipe winks with both eyes at once. That's how I winked when I was a kid, too.
I like how Phillipe winks with both eyes at once. That's how I winked when I was a kid, too.
dusty
+0 -0
One time as a kid, at an Italian restaurant I was practicing winking, after I managed to do it a couple times I noticed that some fat bald guy at another table was smiling and winking back at me. This remains one of the most horrifying experiences of my childhood.
One time as a kid, at an Italian restaurant I was practicing winking, after I managed to do it a couple times I noticed that some fat bald guy at another table was smiling and winking back at me. This remains one of the most horrifying experiences of my childhood.
zefiel
+14 -0
I always mimic the facial expression of people i'm drawing. Not good when you're sketching in the middle of a class. I am no longer five.
I always mimic the facial expression of people i'm drawing. Not good when you're sketching in the middle of a class. I am no longer five.
slalvation
+2 -1
I mimic the facial expressions of people I'm reading about!
I mimic the facial expressions of people I'm reading about!
tekende
+0 -0
I do this too sometimes. A book will say that someone nodded, or shook his/her head or whatever, and I'll do it too. I imagine it probably looks a little strange to outside observers.
I do this too sometimes. A book will say that someone nodded, or shook his/her head or whatever, and I'll do it too. I imagine it probably looks a little strange to outside observers.
deus
+1 -0
This is true for many people, "the drow priestess pursed her lips", or for just people reading junk fantasy.
a chubby to balance.
This is true for many people, "the drow priestess pursed her lips", or for just people reading junk fantasy.
a chubby to balance.
spicyponyhead
+1 -0
Dammit, you're right. I just pursed my lips. ha!
Dammit, you're right. I just pursed my lips. ha!
dopamine
+0 -0
haha at least you don't add sound effects for your more dramatic poses. thats as good way to get people to stare at you, even in an art college. lol
haha at least you don't add sound effects for your more dramatic poses. thats as good way to get people to stare at you, even in an art college. lol
mira
+33 -0
hoorah for the continuity of signature drink = water
hoorah for the continuity of signature drink = water
zem
+0 -0
I don't remember that anywhere else. where's it from?
I don't remember that anywhere else. where's it from?
mira
+25 -0
right here , my good man!
right here , my good man!
zem
+0 -1
Oh yeah, hah. Cool.
Oh yeah, hah. Cool.
scramblesthedog
+0 -0
Wow, that's commitment to continuity right there.
Wow, that's commitment to continuity right there.
_cheesekayke
+2 -0
Whoa. That might be the most obscure reference-catch ever. You should probably use your memory for more noble pursuits... or not. I wouldn't.
Whoa. That might be the most obscure reference-catch ever. You should probably use your memory for more noble pursuits... or not. I wouldn't.
epicurus
+15 -0
This strip is definitely in my top five. "Okay." said the police chief.
This strip is definitely in my top five. "Okay." said the police chief.
agika
+2 -0
Man, that's a heart-stopping conclusion right there. Both to the story and to your comment!
Man, that's a heart-stopping conclusion right there. Both to the story and to your comment!
nutmeg
+14 -1
man you always quote my favorite line before i can, every gooddarn time. SCREW YOU EPICURUS! FUCK YOU!
man you always quote my favorite line before i can, every gooddarn time. SCREW YOU EPICURUS! FUCK YOU!
nutmeg
+6 -0
and also.. a chubby.
and also.. a chubby.
epicurus
+10 -0
Looks like you figured out the whole reason I even bothered to register an account - so I could put my mind-reading powers to good use by posting all your favourite lines.
Also, I see you know the name of the cream that the Venezuelan doctors use to get rid of me.
Looks like you figured out the whole reason I even bothered to register an account - so I could put my mind-reading powers to good use by posting all your favourite lines.
Also, I see you know the name of the cream that the Venezuelan doctors use to get rid of me.
hollis
+3 -0
Chubby each for you and Nutmeg for the Lyle reference! Awesome.
Chubby each for you and Nutmeg for the Lyle reference! Awesome.
professoryes
+0 -0
More stories should end like that.
More stories should end like that.
untilyouaresonude
+0 -2
"Yaaay! Done!"
"Yaaay! Done!"
ghostd
+11 -0
It ends on such a high note, too. The police chief acknowledges that Rip knew where the jewels were. So much literature leaves that to chance nowadays.
It ends on such a high note, too. The police chief acknowledges that Rip knew where the jewels were. So much literature leaves that to chance nowadays.
agika
+0 -0
So much could be learned from Phillipe.
So much could be learned from Phillipe.
agika
+1 -0
I like how Phillipe makes it work out so that Rip Berryrock didn't waste his money. He knows that real hard-boiled detectives never waste their money on plane tickets. Good job, Phillipe.
I like how Phillipe makes it work out so that Rip Berryrock didn't waste his money. He knows that real hard-boiled detectives never waste their money on plane tickets. Good job, Phillipe.
lux
+0 -0
The best part is he just rolls down his plane window and yells to the pilot. It's a nice little-kid touch.
The best part is he just rolls down his plane window and yells to the pilot. It's a nice little-kid touch.
prine
+4 -0
Rip Berrycock gets on a plane to catch a criminal and is then dismayed to learn that the criminal has skipped town.
Last panel is beautiful.
Rip Berrycock gets on a plane to catch a criminal and is then dismayed to learn that the criminal has skipped town.
Last panel is beautiful.
prine
+7 -0
...BerryROCK. Damn, now bizarro's going to tell me I'm subconsciously gay.
...BerryROCK. Damn, now bizarro's going to tell me I'm subconsciously gay.
i_love_kate
+2 -0
You mean Retardo?
You mean Retardo?
prine
+5 -0
Shit.
Shit.
bizarro
+7 -0
Me am not thinking you are gay. Me am sure you are [/i]totally[i] straight.
Me am not thinking you are gay. Me am sure you are [/i]totally[i] straight.
fineoakstructure
+2 -0
damn...bizarro is so bizarro that he even bizarro'd his italics tags.
damn...bizarro is so bizarro that he even bizarro'd his italics tags.
rasalghul
+0 -0
Doesn't Bizzaro say the opposite of what he means? I think Bizzaro just called you out, prine. He just did it 1 year before my comment.
Doesn't Bizzaro say the opposite of what he means? I think Bizzaro just called you out, prine. He just did it 1 year before my comment.
_cheesekayke
+6 -0
...A subconscious reference to Teodor's cranberry-dong?
...A subconscious reference to Teodor's cranberry-dong?
catachresis
+4 -0
Damn, this strip has such energy
RUN TO THE TYPEWRITER / TAP TAP TAP TAP TING TAP TAP TAP / OK DONE / RUN AWAY
Damn, this strip has such energy
RUN TO THE TYPEWRITER / TAP TAP TAP TAP TING TAP TAP TAP / OK DONE / RUN AWAY
wehavemagnums
+6 -0
Best to get a running start on a novel with so much mystery to it.
Best to get a running start on a novel with so much mystery to it.
cicadalek
+2 -1
TAP TAP TAP *WINK* TAP TAP TING
TAP TAP TAP *WINK* TAP TAP TING
paperboy_2000
+15 -0
Like Ray's sex life in the previous strip, sometimes you just have to run at a typewriter and hope it winds up as a hard-boiled detective novel.
Like Ray's sex life in the previous strip, sometimes you just have to run at a typewriter and hope it winds up as a hard-boiled detective novel.
boredom_man
+1 -0
If Mickey Spillane, you can just run to a typewriter, type about a hard-boiled detective running at a naked woman, and be assured that the shit will sell.
If Mickey Spillane, you can just run to a typewriter, type about a hard-boiled detective running at a naked woman, and be assured that the shit will sell.
giantants
+2 -0
I worte and illustrated a very similar story in the third grade, but the main character was a cyborg with like a gun hand that also shot a grappling hook.
I worte and illustrated a very similar story in the third grade, but the main character was a cyborg with like a gun hand that also shot a grappling hook.
tekende
+0 -0
Wasn't that a Nintendo game? Bio-Commando or something like that?
Wasn't that a Nintendo game? Bio-Commando or something like that?
bjorntd
+0 -0
And Metroid. But I'm not sure that Samus is a cyborg.
And Metroid. But I'm not sure that Samus is a cyborg.
firesign
+0 -0
Well, Samus Aran got a grappling hook in Super Metroid, but Bionic Commando came out long before that, and featured the hook far more prominently.
Well, Samus Aran got a grappling hook in Super Metroid, but Bionic Commando came out long before that, and featured the hook far more prominently.
tbtabby
+0 -0
BIONIC Commando, actually. There's a remake of the game coming to XBox Live, as well as a fully 3D sequel for the 360 and PS3.
BIONIC Commando, actually. There's a remake of the game coming to XBox Live, as well as a fully 3D sequel for the 360 and PS3.
fattypneumonia
+0 -0
Y'all some nerds .
Y'all some nerds .
charkie
+3 -0
This is exactly how I handle term papers in every way. "Yaaay! Done!"
This is exactly how I handle term papers in every way. "Yaaay! Done!"
cheeks_jd
+7 -0
The CASE of the MYSTERY.
This reminds of me of my high school friend who used to put "CASE CLOSED" at the end of essays to confuse teachers.
The CASE of the MYSTERY.
This reminds of me of my high school friend who used to put "CASE CLOSED" at the end of essays to confuse teachers.
whalethief
+0 -0
I love this strip. This has to be one of the best yet.
I love this strip. This has to be one of the best yet.
cousinted
+0 -0
His pacing might be shabby, but that writing is pretty solid for a five-year-old.
His pacing might be shabby, but that writing is pretty solid for a five-year-old.
joeyramoney
+0 -0
phillipes' expression in panel four warrants a five.
phillipes' expression in panel four warrants a five.
bovine
+0 -0
notice how he doesn't know the word 'stewardess.' SO CUTE
notice how he doesn't know the word 'stewardess.' SO CUTE
mygoodfriend
+2 -0
He's also shaky on the meaning of crave.
He's also shaky on the meaning of crave.
thegrapist
+0 -0
First strip
And it got me hooked.
First strip
And it got me hooked.
geozimmdrake
+0 -0
my favorite part is when philippe says 'wink' and shuts both his eyes really tight
my favorite part is when philippe says 'wink' and shuts both his eyes really tight
serf
+0 -0
the driving leg is the worst leg to be shot in
the driving leg is the worst leg to be shot in
baryonyx
+0 -0
Especially whilst driving.
Especially whilst driving.
tekende
+0 -0
'Cause then you're all like "oh man no I have been shot and I cannot drive now"
'Cause then you're all like "oh man no I have been shot and I cannot drive now"
nokococo
+0 -0
Oh my god he is the cutest thing ever. And who among us hasn't enjoyed a typewriter in such a hearty fashion?
Oh my god he is the cutest thing ever. And who among us hasn't enjoyed a typewriter in such a hearty fashion?
autobahnbismark
+0 -0
My favorite part of the strip is how Phillipe CHARGES at the typewriter, and then runs away to do something else as soon as it is done. I wish I had that kind of zest for life.
My favorite part of the strip is how Phillipe CHARGES at the typewriter, and then runs away to do something else as soon as it is done. I wish I had that kind of zest for life.
tbtabby
+0 -0
Move over, Danielle Steel!
Move over, Danielle Steel!
dapooka
+0 -0
Come to think of it (and speaking as a library professional) Phillipe writes better than Danielle Steel.
Come to think of it (and speaking as a library professional) Phillipe writes better than Danielle Steel.
spinynorman
+0 -0
I really don't like Anthony Lane much. He's too snarky. All of his reviews, while well-written and clever, are also very self-involved. I read reviews to find new aspects, flaws, and high points of either books or films, not to have some smart ass riff on and on for his own damn amusement.
On the other hand, this strip is fantabulous.
I really don't like Anthony Lane much. He's too snarky. All of his reviews, while well-written and clever, are also very self-involved. I read reviews to find new aspects, flaws, and high points of either books or films, not to have some smart ass riff on and on for his own damn amusement.
On the other hand, this strip is fantabulous.
fineoakstructure
+0 -0
I cede these points, but I still like Anthony Lane in general. He's mostly snarky when he really doesn't like a movie; his reviews of films he enjoys can be almost inspiring at times.
The self-involved nature is a requirement for New Yorker film critics, of course.
I cede these points, but I still like Anthony Lane in general. He's mostly snarky when he really doesn't like a movie; his reviews of films he enjoys can be almost inspiring at times.
The self-involved nature is a requirement for New Yorker film critics, of course.
spinynorman
+0 -0
I'll give you that. The most irritating part is that when he does get self-indulgent and somewhat snarky it's hard to sift through it and figure out what's good or bad about the movie. The only thing he tells you are there to be set up for jokes, which you can't judge much off of.
I'll give you that. The most irritating part is that when he does get self-indulgent and somewhat snarky it's hard to sift through it and figure out what's good or bad about the movie. The only thing he tells you are there to be set up for jokes, which you can't judge much off of.
fineoakstructure
+0 -0
I agree, his snarky reviews are sometimes enjoyable and witty, or at least parts of them are; but I've noticed that often they're not even that clever; some of his supposed scathing barbs are pretty forced or just confusing at times.
For dismissive reviews, I'd much rather read most of the Onion AV Club reviewers, as they manage to deflate any bad movie with genuine wit while still not succumbing to the overwrought pomposity that Lane can delve into at times. They also remember to review the movie at some point, too.
I agree, his snarky reviews are sometimes enjoyable and witty, or at least parts of them are; but I've noticed that often they're not even that clever; some of his supposed scathing barbs are pretty forced or just confusing at times.
For dismissive reviews, I'd much rather read most of the Onion AV Club reviewers, as they manage to deflate any bad movie with genuine wit while still not succumbing to the overwrought pomposity that Lane can delve into at times. They also remember to review the movie at some point, too.
spinynorman
+0 -0
Yeah. The AVClub has been one of my first hits whenever checking out movies. Their backlogs of movies (My Year of Flops, My Year of Cinema) are also pretty fascinating to read.
Yeah. The AVClub has been one of my first hits whenever checking out movies. Their backlogs of movies (My Year of Flops, My Year of Cinema) are also pretty fascinating to read.
pogo
+1 -0
I have no idea who Anthony Lane is, and do not care to know. That is my review of him. Yay, done!
I have no idea who Anthony Lane is, and do not care to know. That is my review of him. Yay, done!
soticoto
+0 -0
Nothing quite like Philippe's "wink" turning into a blink.
When I think back to it, when I was 5 I couldn't wink either, and no matter how hard I tried it always became a blink.
Nothing quite like Philippe's "wink" turning into a blink.
When I think back to it, when I was 5 I couldn't wink either, and no matter how hard I tried it always became a blink.
bungdeetle
+0 -0
Oh god... my stories were pretty much like this.
Oh god... my stories were pretty much like this.
meowmix
+0 -0
aawwwwwww that was so adorable.
I know its been said before, but Onstad really knows how to write kids.
aawwwwwww that was so adorable.
I know its been said before, but Onstad really knows how to write kids.
catbark
+1 -0
I like to think Cornelius is saddened because he hasn't felt passion for writing such as Philippe's since "So Many Whales". But he's probably just anxious to get his typewriter back.
I like to think Cornelius is saddened because he hasn't felt passion for writing such as Philippe's since "So Many Whales". But he's probably just anxious to get his typewriter back.
mulisha7
+1 -0
I love how, in all the Phillipe writing strips, he really has no idea where his story is going. He actually gets worried for his characters. That is why he is a special boy.
I love how, in all the Phillipe writing strips, he really has no idea where his story is going. He actually gets worried for his characters. That is why he is a special boy.
charchar
+1 -0
Rip Berryrock is in an airplane with rolled-down windows. I will not make a joke about shooting the breeze
Rip Berryrock is in an airplane with rolled-down windows. I will not make a joke about shooting the breeze
nothingman
+0 -0
Special appearance by Cornelius!
Special appearance by Cornelius!
ctaronno
+0 -0
I couldn't properly punctuate dialogue until 9th grade, Phillipe's doing alright.
I couldn't properly punctuate dialogue until 9th grade, Phillipe's doing alright.
lemminadetate
+0 -0
gotta love the two-eyed wink.
gotta love the two-eyed wink.
leon
+0 -0
Jesus Christ, Philippe is such an efficient writer. That couldn't have taken longer than five minutes. He probably could write the equivalent of the entire Hardy Boys anthology before bedtime.
Jesus Christ, Philippe is such an efficient writer. That couldn't have taken longer than five minutes. He probably could write the equivalent of the entire Hardy Boys anthology before bedtime.
ketelcat
+0 -0
Aaw will you look at him winking with both eyes =)
Aaw will you look at him winking with both eyes =)
dj_douche
+0 -0
Philippe is awesome. That is all.
Philippe is awesome. That is all.
aamzed
+0 -0
Rip Berryrock would make a great porno name.
Rip Berryrock would make a great porno name.
filetmignon
+0 -0
Oh how I love Philippe!
Oh how I love Philippe!
tonyhighwind
+0 -0
Man, I don't care what anybody says, that's a great job for a five-year old. That kid's got chops.
Man, I don't care what anybody says, that's a great job for a five-year old. That kid's got chops.
fattypneumonia
+0 -0
I hears "Rip Berryrock," I thinks Flintstones.
Also see: Ann Margrock, Cary Granite, Rock Quarry, Stony Curtis. And southern roots rockers Dash RipRock.
I hears "Rip Berryrock," I thinks Flintstones.
Also see: Ann Margrock, Cary Granite, Rock Quarry, Stony Curtis. And southern roots rockers Dash RipRock.
greenkoolayd
+1 -0
rip berryrock is a rather tough-sounding name.
rip berryrock is a rather tough-sounding name.
iamthelolrus
+0 -0
I love Phillipe. Also, he blinks with both eyes- for some reason I find that hilarious.
I love Phillipe. Also, he blinks with both eyes- for some reason I find that hilarious.
subactuality
+0 -0
This is my favourite Phillipe strip. It captures the thought process of a little kid making up a story as he goes along just perfectly .
This is my favourite Phillipe strip. It captures the thought process of a little kid making up a story as he goes along just perfectly .
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It's also funny that despite his "little kid-ness" he has better spelling, grammar, and punctuation than most of us posting on this site. Also, has anyone else ever tried writing on a typewriter and having it come out looking as good as this? It's tough. Phillipe is a tiny otter genius.
I've got a 1950 Olivetti Lettera 22, it still types all kinds of awesome if you hit the letters hard enough.
Panel 4 definitely looks like he's hitting them hard enough. It's like the Franz Liszt of story-telling. He's totally into it.
He's winking in panel 4, silly
He's little-kid winking, where they try to wink but because they don't quite understand how to do it, just end up blinking emphatically at you.
Well it is a damn passionate wink. Derived of story-telling momentum AND a healthy dose of child ism, perhaps.
Chubby for the Liszt reference.
That man could write one HELL of a piano piece.
"PUNCH the keys, for God's sake!"
Year late chubby for a wonderful reference.
You're the man.
Now, dog.
That's awesome.
I'm rockin a Swiss-made HERMES 3000--which is apparently one of the finest "portables"--and it's STILL tricky as a motherfucker to get clean pages out of it.
As a MOTHERfucker.
Especially with otter flippers.
I wonder if Philippe knows that "jewels" can have another meaning.
he doesn't really understand the meaning of the word "crave" though. diction isn't one of his strong suits.
He DOESN'T EVEN HAVE FINGERS. Philippe kicks everyone on the Internet's ass SO HARD.