grog
+27 -0
They really sugar coat the part about the stingrays on that tour.
They really sugar coat the part about the stingrays on that tour.
unquotable
+0 -0
Ah to be in school and go on field trips to that place every year... man I miss that.
Ah to be in school and go on field trips to that place every year... man I miss that.
songbirdspectre
+4 -0
no one understands how much me and philippe have in common.
no one understands how much me and philippe have in common.
overmedicated
+0 -0
No-one understands you.
No-one understands you.
songbirdspectre
+0 -0
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A comment left by songbirdspectre was marked as spam and excluded. songbirdspectre: What a douche. (reported by Magb, Rapid_Roy, mrn)
wino
+0 -0
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A comment left by wino was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by joeyramoney, saturnbeads, mystkmanat, I_Love_Kate)
notself
+0 -0
I tried to go there but it was too expensive.
I tried to go there but it was too expensive.
hotmethodist
+2 -0
I touched a manta ray there. it was awesome in only a way that listening to a self-guided tour could make me remember.
I touched a manta ray there. it was awesome in only a way that listening to a self-guided tour could make me remember.
mr_pete
+3 -0
Narrator: Richard Kiley
Narrator: Richard Kiley
goocifer
+5 -0
We've spared no expense.
We've spared no expense.
ambala
+1 -0
This is the kinda stuff my kid brother does.
This is the kinda stuff my kid brother does.
billyamericana
+3 -0
Too bad it's the Super-Muffled French edition.
Too bad it's the Super-Muffled French edition.
cashprizes
+15 -0
i like to think right at that moment the tape tells him to continue on upstairs.
i like to think right at that moment the tape tells him to continue on upstairs.
mortshire
+0 -0
that philippe's an awesome kid. the ideal.
that philippe's an awesome kid. the ideal.
jokercross
+2 -0
In fairness, it's a really good tour.
In fairness, it's a really good tour.
a_dude
+1 -0
he is only 5.
he is only 5.
idsyen
+0 -0
At this point I think he's still intended to be retarded, which changes the tone of the humor in this strip pretty drastically.
At this point I think he's still intended to be retarded, which changes the tone of the humor in this strip pretty drastically.
daedala_x
+0 -0
Philippe was never intended to be retarded! Granted, all 5 year olds are kind of retarded, though it might actually be better if they were fully retarded because at least retards don't cry or have sense enough to ask you for stuff.
Philippe was never intended to be retarded! Granted, all 5 year olds are kind of retarded, though it might actually be better if they were fully retarded because at least retards don't cry or have sense enough to ask you for stuff.
idsyen
+3 -0
I have to disagree. If you look at the original description, it describes him as a retarded otter, and I think you can tell that's what Onstad had in mind for the first run of strips. It's never explicit, but the most obvious one is when it's gross when he opens his mouth. After a handful of strips the characterization shifts and he seems much more like a little kid. I think Onstad changed his mind about what he wanted to do with the character.
I have to disagree. If you look at the original description, it describes him as a retarded otter, and I think you can tell that's what Onstad had in mind for the first run of strips. It's never explicit, but the most obvious one is when it's gross when he opens his mouth. After a handful of strips the characterization shifts and he seems much more like a little kid. I think Onstad changed his mind about what he wanted to do with the character.
em2
+1 -0
I think you have a good point here. The truly funny/sad thing is that if you Google "Achewood," the site's description is still "A cartoon of modern life as lived by a retarded otter, an alcoholic tiger, and two bears."
I think you have a good point here. The truly funny/sad thing is that if you Google "Achewood," the site's description is still "A cartoon of modern life as lived by a retarded otter, an alcoholic tiger, and two bears."
neitherman
+4 -0
Philippe just wanted to extend Shark Week.
Philippe just wanted to extend Shark Week.
jeannetteandre
+0 -0
I don't blame him. It's worth it.
I don't blame him. It's worth it.
max
+0 -0
That Aquarium is my favorite aquarium. I admire the little dude's taste.
That Aquarium is my favorite aquarium. I admire the little dude's taste.
direhaggis
+0 -0
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A comment left by direhaggis was marked lame too many times and excluded. (marked lame by MrMojoRisin, NDCaesar, Eikre)
smallgods
+0 -2
Yes...Hence, the irony.
Yes...Hence, the irony.
featurelessvoid
+18 -0
Better still, it's a tour of a place where he would be an exhibit.
Better still, it's a tour of a place where he would be an exhibit.
beefsmipeep
+1 -0
Maybe he likes to listen to the part about the otters - would that be so wrong?
He's obviously in a state of (perpetual?) bliss
Maybe he likes to listen to the part about the otters - would that be so wrong?
He's obviously in a state of (perpetual?) bliss
spectre
+11 -0
The shrooms are still working.
The shrooms are still working.
envika
+0 -0
Poor deprived Philippe...
Poor deprived Philippe...
bhlaab
+4 -0
it looks like philippe has too many arms
it looks like philippe has too many arms
gormster
+1 -0
He's an otter.
He's an otter.
sankster
+0 -0
That would be because of the wire connecting the headphones to the tape player.
That would be because of the wire connecting the headphones to the tape player.
bhlaab
+0 -0
yes i know but it still looks like he has too many!
yes i know but it still looks like he has too many!
howl
+0 -0
I know, right?
I know, right?
zapatos
+0 -0
It looks like he is dancing... likely to a monotone voice.
It looks like he is dancing... likely to a monotone voice.
clever-nickname
+1 -0
man, I haven't been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in years.
man, I haven't been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in years.
nerdjcrudbird
+0 -0
this is highly underrated
this is highly underrated
juanclaudius
+1 -0
Is it sad that I'd kill to have that tape?
Is it sad that I'd kill to have that tape?
mindbnder
+16 -0
The only thing better than listening to tapes like this by yourself is listening to them when you are sitting in the mall. The descriptions tend to match up perfectly.
The only thing better than listening to tapes like this by yourself is listening to them when you are sitting in the mall. The descriptions tend to match up perfectly.
wonelove
+1 -0
I am so doing this one day
I am so doing this one day
tibia
+0 -0
I have done this. Several times.
I have done this. Several times.
ferryboy
+1 -0
Whats's awesome is that the otters are my favorite part of that whole damn place. awesome.
Whats's awesome is that the otters are my favorite part of that whole damn place. awesome.
red-barchetta
+0 -0
I just noticed that the bears ears are back to the older style. Perhaps it was awhile before Chris stabilized his drawing technique?
I just noticed that the bears ears are back to the older style. Perhaps it was awhile before Chris stabilized his drawing technique?
fearless_tulips
+0 -0
Dude...I effing love him. One day, I will abduct him, and he will not even know to be scared. And he will be MINE!!!
Dude...I effing love him. One day, I will abduct him, and he will not even know to be scared. And he will be MINE!!!
sparhawk
+0 -0
You just know those aren't real headphones either: https://achewood.com/index.php?date=05032006
You just know those aren't real headphones either: https://achewood.com/index.php?date=05032006
wonglers
+0 -0
Is it safe for an otter to visit an aquarium?
Is it safe for an otter to visit an aquarium?
rowen
+3 -0
Now is he pretending he actually sees the animals discribed? Or when it comes to the part about "if you look to your left, you can see the penguins at play" does he eagerly turn to the wall, only to be brutally disappointed?
Now is he pretending he actually sees the animals discribed? Or when it comes to the part about "if you look to your left, you can see the penguins at play" does he eagerly turn to the wall, only to be brutally disappointed?
theguitarhero
+0 -0
I'm surprised that, with so many Achewood-loving musicians out there, this hasn't become an album name.
This does NOT give you free license to do so. I call dibs.
I'm surprised that, with so many Achewood-loving musicians out there, this hasn't become an album name.
This does NOT give you free license to do so. I call dibs.
howl
+0 -0
No. No. I had this idea. I had it, completely independent of you and I reserve the right to use it as long as it hasn't been taken already.
No. No. I had this idea. I had it, completely independent of you and I reserve the right to use it as long as it hasn't been taken already.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
but I called dibs 1 months ago!
We can coexist with this idea, this is OK.
but I called dibs 1 months ago!
We can coexist with this idea, this is OK.
theguitarhero
+2 -0
I am OK with this.
I am OK with this.
howl
+0 -0
Yes. That is alright. That is cool.
Btw I hit chubby when I meant reply. Oh well, enjoy your chubby.
Yes. That is alright. That is cool.
Btw I hit chubby when I meant reply. Oh well, enjoy your chubby.
theguitarhero
+0 -0
Dammit I thought someone thought what I said was funny.
Dammit I thought someone thought what I said was funny.
maldraedior
+0 -0
It always takes a moment to realize Phillipe does not have two arms on one side
It always takes a moment to realize Phillipe does not have two arms on one side
srikamaraja
+0 -0
...I would listen to that tape. All the way through. In much the same manner, save for my external ears.
...I would listen to that tape. All the way through. In much the same manner, save for my external ears.
atticusonline
+1 -0
Philippe is staring at me.
Philippe is staring at me.
fattypneumonia
+0 -0
And when you stare at a 5-year old otter, the 5-year old otter also stares back into you.
And when you stare at a 5-year old otter, the 5-year old otter also stares back into you.
Ah, to be a toy otter...