Achewood Thread 12: Hey, Look! We're Back! What Happened?!

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Meat Beat Agent: Aug 5, 2007; felonious assault with a sproinging boner

Speaking of flashbacks, yesterday was Philippe's fifth birthday, for those of you keeping score at home.

# ? Aug 23, 2013 14:49

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# ? May 24, 2024 11:46

EndOfTheWorld: Jul 22, 2004; I'm an excellent critic! I automatically know when someone's done a bad job. Before you ask, yes it's a mixed blessing.; Cybernetic Crumb

Guys is Achewood... back? Because I've laughed at all three new strips and Lord I don't want my heart broken again but I think Achewood might be A Thing once again.

(And I don't know what you're all talking about, Cornelius has always sounded perilously close to a Brooke McEldowney character for my taste. The crudgeon needs Lyle around for balance)

# ? Aug 23, 2013 15:14

Ugly In The Morning: Jul 1, 2010; Pillbug

Lurdiak posted:

I can't say for sure this is what's happening, but those flashback comics feel like something he might have written way back and rat-holed away for a rainy day. Especially when contrasted to the ongoing theo freedom strips. I don't mean to seem like I'm making GBS threads on the guy, though. If he's back, I'm happy.

I dunno, if he had them stashed for a rainy day maybe it wouldn't have been over a year between updates.

I miss getting Achewood 3 times a week. :smith:

# ? Aug 23, 2013 16:04

Mike Danger: Feb 17, 2012

Lurdiak posted:

I can't say for sure this is what's happening, but those flashback comics feel like something he might have written way back and rat-holed away for a rainy day. Especially when contrasted to the ongoing theo freedom strips. I don't mean to seem like I'm making GBS threads on the guy, though. If he's back, I'm happy.

How way back are we talking?

https://twitter.com/achewood/status/320068515996516352

# ? Aug 23, 2013 16:21

El Gallinero Gros: Mar 17, 2010

The new strip isn't a homerun, but it's a solid double off the wall.

# ? Aug 23, 2013 16:56

grilldos: Mar 27, 2004; BUST A LOAF
IN THIS
YEAST CONFECTION; Grimey Drawer

El Gallinero Gros posted:

The new strip isn't a homerun, but it's a solid double off the wall.

Feels good man. Feels so right. My mind is going to places where nostalgia should be.

# ? Aug 23, 2013 17:21

Johnny Aztec: Jan 30, 2005; by Hand Knit

It is a perfect.....comic!

# ? Aug 23, 2013 17:26

The Ass Stooge: Nov 9, 2012; a hunger uncurbed
by nature's calling

These flashbacks bring up an interesting question. I never really thought about the cats' hair situation, since they're cats and have fur. But Beef has hell of '80s hair in these strips, in addition to his fur. Does this mean that adult Beef does whatever is the Achewood cat equivalent of shaving his head? What about Ray? We saw Ray with a crew cut in the strip where he dressed up like a greaser to drink a glass of milk. I NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE CATS' RESPECTIVE HAIR SITUATIONS.

# ? Aug 23, 2013 17:51

Loomer: Dec 19, 2007; A Very Special Hell

The art on the last couple has been a bit wonky, but that don't mean a thing if Achewood is back.

# ? Aug 23, 2013 17:58

El Gallinero Gros: Mar 17, 2010

The rear end Stooge posted:

These flashbacks bring up an interesting question. I never really thought about the cats' hair situation, since they're cats and have fur. But Beef has hell of '80s hair in these strips, in addition to his fur. Does this mean that adult Beef does whatever is the Achewood cat equivalent of shaving his head? What about Ray? We saw Ray with a crew cut in the strip where he dressed up like a greaser to drink a glass of milk. I NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE CATS' RESPECTIVE HAIR SITUATIONS.

It has been established that Ray is "monk dimin'" hair-wise. Beff, I dunno.

# ? Aug 23, 2013 18:21

Loving Life Partner: Apr 17, 2003

I think Beef just had his crazy phase in highschool and now keeps it high and tight for efficacy.

# ? Aug 23, 2013 18:51

Tenterhooks: Jul 27, 2003; Bang Bang

Beef also doesn't wear pants.

# ? Aug 24, 2013 12:17

Darth Windu: Mar 17, 2009; by Smythe

I'm surprised to find Achewood still going. What's the word? Did Onstadt ever refund those people he ripped off?

In any case, I've come by to do some remembering and ask a question. I was reminded of the existence of this comic by the fact that the All-American Rejects are still together and making music. This band and Achewood are forever connected in my mind due to the music video for their 2005 hit, "Move Along".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XleOkGsYgO8

Despite the terrible pop punk, it is basically a video that Ray might've directed, and always reminds me of the Ray Learns the Piano arc. It is incredibly cheesy and hilarious, and I consider it almost a "perfect" music video. It is the sort of superficial music video that inspires awe in people like Ray (I love Ray. But he is a jerk. I liked the jerks when I was younger...but maybe I've changed, or maybe the jerks have changed).

Even though I've outgrown Achewood, I smile when I hear this song, as it somehow, improbably, connects to this comic and a time before I was sober and boring and happy and healthy.

The point of this post is to ask about any other music videos, like this one, that remind you of Ray. Or Achewood in general, but Ray was always my favorite character in this comic strip about talking animals who sometimes dress in people clothes.

# ? Aug 24, 2013 21:03

Johnny Aztec: Jan 30, 2005; by Hand Knit

We probably wouldn't get along in life, because after watching that I pretty much disagree with everything you just said.

# ? Aug 25, 2013 01:28

Bloody Hedgehog: Dec 12, 2003; 💥💥🤯💥💥
Gotta nuke something

Darth Windu posted:

I'm surprised to find Achewood still going. What's the word? Did Onstadt ever refund those people he ripped off?

In any case, I've come by to do some remembering and ask a question. I was reminded of the existence of this comic by the fact that the All-American Rejects are still together and making music. This band and Achewood are forever connected in my mind due to the music video for their 2005 hit, "Move Along".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XleOkGsYgO8

Despite the terrible pop punk, it is basically a video that Ray might've directed, and always reminds me of the Ray Learns the Piano arc. It is incredibly cheesy and hilarious, and I consider it almost a "perfect" music video. It is the sort of superficial music video that inspires awe in people like Ray (I love Ray. But he is a jerk. I liked the jerks when I was younger...but maybe I've changed, or maybe the jerks have changed).

Even though I've outgrown Achewood, I smile when I hear this song, as it somehow, improbably, connects to this comic and a time before I was sober and boring and happy and healthy.

The point of this post is to ask about any other music videos, like this one, that remind you of Ray. Or Achewood in general, but Ray was always my favorite character in this comic strip about talking animals who sometimes dress in people clothes.

Huh, so this is how a descent into craziness starts.

# ? Aug 25, 2013 01:54

Clipperton: Dec 20, 2011; Grimey Drawer

Bloody Hedgehog posted:

Huh, so this is how a descent into craziness starts.

"Starts"?

# ? Aug 25, 2013 02:43

JoshTheStampede: Sep 8, 2004; come at me bro

How can you outgrow Achewood? I've done the opposite, my appreciation of it grows each time I do a read through.

# ? Aug 25, 2013 02:52

Loving Life Partner: Apr 17, 2003

Darth Windu posted:

I'm surprised to find Achewood still going. What's the word? Did Onstadt ever refund those people he ripped off?

In any case, I've come by to do some remembering and ask a question. I was reminded of the existence of this comic by the fact that the All-American Rejects are still together and making music. This band and Achewood are forever connected in my mind due to the music video for their 2005 hit, "Move Along".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XleOkGsYgO8

Despite the terrible pop punk, it is basically a video that Ray might've directed, and always reminds me of the Ray Learns the Piano arc. It is incredibly cheesy and hilarious, and I consider it almost a "perfect" music video. It is the sort of superficial music video that inspires awe in people like Ray (I love Ray. But he is a jerk. I liked the jerks when I was younger...but maybe I've changed, or maybe the jerks have changed).

Even though I've outgrown Achewood, I smile when I hear this song, as it somehow, improbably, connects to this comic and a time before I was sober and boring and happy and healthy.

The point of this post is to ask about any other music videos, like this one, that remind you of Ray. Or Achewood in general, but Ray was always my favorite character in this comic strip about talking animals who sometimes dress in people clothes.

# ? Aug 25, 2013 03:32

Revol: Aug 1, 2003; EHCIARF EMERC...
EHCIARF EMERC...

JoshTheStampede posted:

How can you outgrow Achewood? I've done the opposite, my appreciation of it grows each time I do a read through.

I only found cat dicks to be funny when I was a kid. I require my humor to be of a more mature nature now.

# ? Aug 25, 2013 04:47

Jerusalem: May 20, 2004; Would you be my new best friends?

Revol posted:

I only found cat dicks to be funny when I was a kid. I require my humor to be of a more mature nature now.

Oh HELL yes!

# ? Aug 25, 2013 05:13

Cloks: Feb 1, 2013; by Azathoth

Revol posted:

I only found cat dicks to be funny when I was a kid. I require my humor to be of a more mature nature now.

Tomorrow's recipe: chicken.

# ? Aug 25, 2013 06:45

Johnny Aztec: Jan 30, 2005; by Hand Knit

Revol posted:

I only found cat dicks to be funny when I was a kid. I require my humor to be of a more mature nature now.

ROCK HARD CAT COCK! ROCK HARD CAT COCK! _{ROCK HARD CAT COCK!}

_{rock hard cat sock}

# ? Aug 25, 2013 08:02

Necrothatcher: Mar 26, 2005

Darth Windu posted:

I'm surprised to find Achewood still going. What's the word? Did Onstadt ever refund those people he ripped off?

In any case, I've come by to do some remembering and ask a question. I was reminded of the existence of this comic by the fact that the All-American Rejects are still together and making music. This band and Achewood are forever connected in my mind due to the music video for their 2005 hit, "Move Along".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XleOkGsYgO8

Despite the terrible pop punk, it is basically a video that Ray might've directed, and always reminds me of the Ray Learns the Piano arc. It is incredibly cheesy and hilarious, and I consider it almost a "perfect" music video. It is the sort of superficial music video that inspires awe in people like Ray (I love Ray. But he is a jerk. I liked the jerks when I was younger...but maybe I've changed, or maybe the jerks have changed).

Even though I've outgrown Achewood, I smile when I hear this song, as it somehow, improbably, connects to this comic and a time before I was sober and boring and happy and healthy.

The point of this post is to ask about any other music videos, like this one, that remind you of Ray. Or Achewood in general, but Ray was always my favorite character in this comic strip about talking animals who sometimes dress in people clothes.

That video is dogshit man.

# ? Aug 25, 2013 14:24

El Gallinero Gros: Mar 17, 2010

Mr. Flunchy posted:

That video is dogshit man.

But is it mega nasty? http://achewood.com/index.php?date=06232004

# ? Aug 25, 2013 14:51

Darth Windu: Mar 17, 2009; by Smythe

I was mistaken. It was actually Roast Beef who wrote the music video. Still, this is all I have to submit.

http://achewood.com/index.php?date=11152002

It is remarkably similar. You are in denial if you do not think an idiot like Ray would find that video inspiring. Stop lying to yourselves and let the music flow.

# ? Aug 25, 2013 14:59

The Time Dissolver: Nov 7, 2012; Are you a good person?

Darth Windu posted:

It is remarkably similar. You are in denial if you do not think an idiot like Ray would find that video inspiring. Stop lying to yourselves and let the music flow.

# ? Aug 25, 2013 18:04

Monday_: Feb 18, 2006; Worked-up silent dork without sex ability seeks oblivion and demise.; The Great Twist

Darth Windu posted:

I was mistaken. It was actually Roast Beef who wrote the music video. Still, this is all I have to submit.

http://achewood.com/index.php?date=11152002

It is remarkably similar. You are in denial if you do not think an idiot like Ray would find that video inspiring. Stop lying to yourselves and let the music flow.

# ? Aug 25, 2013 20:36

Clipperton: Dec 20, 2011; Grimey Drawer

Darth Windu posted:

It is remarkably similar. You are in denial if you do not think an idiot like Ray would find that video inspiring. Stop lying to yourselves and let the music flow.

i am definitely envisioning a simple apartment decorated with owl posters

# ? Aug 25, 2013 20:54

graybook: Oct 10, 2011; pinya~

Finally got started on reading this the other day from that first storyline marker after not feeling it when I tried from the very start.

Philippe, bless his heart.

# ? Aug 27, 2013 12:36

SHISHKABOB: Nov 30, 2012; Fun Shoe

Onstad is pulling at my heart strings.

I want to believe.

# ? Aug 28, 2013 05:02

KICK BAMA KICK: Mar 2, 2009

Browsing through some of the later story arcs, the Little Nephew in Wales one is pretty good -- I didn't notice any other Little Nephew ones in the list, is that it? I know he was never a major character but I seem to remember more.

# ? Aug 28, 2013 05:12

chunkles: Aug 14, 2005; i am completely immersed in darkness
as i turn my body away from the sun

A Violence Gang posted:

Browsing through some of the later story arcs, the Little Nephew in Wales one is pretty good -- I didn't notice any other Little Nephew ones in the list, is that it? I know he was never a major character but I seem to remember more.

There's also the short one where he's a goth and the one where he streams his suicide on webcam.

Why do I know this and what has Achewood done to my brain.

# ? Aug 28, 2013 05:18

Loving Life Partner: Apr 17, 2003

A Violence Gang posted:

Browsing through some of the later story arcs, the Little Nephew in Wales one is pretty good -- I didn't notice any other Little Nephew ones in the list, is that it? I know he was never a major character but I seem to remember more.

Little Nephew didn't ever have much going on.

Off the top of my head; the goth thing, hip hop pants, the mini arc where he tries to stop Ray and Lyle's joint company, which has one of my favorite Onstad lines.

The slowest suicide ever, where Ray goes nuts and rips out the cars axle.

Then nothing much, maybe one offs, until he gets shot and goes to Wales.

# ? Aug 28, 2013 05:21

Clipperton: Dec 20, 2011; Grimey Drawer

Loving Life Partner posted:

Off the top of my head; the goth thing, hip hop pants, the mini arc where he tries to stop Ray and Lyle's joint company, which has one of my favorite Onstad lines.

Oh poo poo I completely forgot about Japan Man. To the archives!

# ? Aug 28, 2013 05:35

Jerusalem: May 20, 2004; Would you be my new best friends?

Clipperton posted:

Oh poo poo I completely forgot about Japan Man. To the archives!

This features one of my favorite panels ever, Ray's,"YEAH MAN, WE DOIN' THIS! :haw:

" while sitting side-saddle.

# ? Aug 28, 2013 12:22

Seldom Posts: Jul 4, 2010; Grimey Drawer

Jerusalem posted:

This features one of my favorite panels ever, Ray's,"YEAH MAN, WE DOIN' THIS! " while sitting side-saddle.

And Teodor's burn of Ray on the phone: http://achewood.com/index.php?date=03292005

Whenever someone invites me somewhere, I always want to respond the way Teodor does, but I am too scared.

# ? Aug 28, 2013 13:28

WoodrowSkillson: Feb 24, 2005; *Gestures at 60 years of Lions history*

Seldom Posts posted:

And Teodor's burn of Ray on the phone: http://achewood.com/index.php?date=03292005

Whenever someone invites me somewhere, I always want to respond the way Teodor does, but I am too scared.

This strip also is one of the reasons I never saw Ray as a black dude, and instead as a dude who adopts sterotypical black stylings and culture when it suits him, what with Teodor saying "chocolate love all" to mock Ray.

# ? Aug 28, 2013 13:43

Lurdiak: Feb 26, 2006; I believe in a universe that doesn't care, and people that do.

Yeah it's pretty clear Ray is just a white guy who grew up in the suburbs listening to hip-hop, not an inner-city black youth legitimately expressing his culture.

As far as we can apply those concepts to cats.

# ? Aug 28, 2013 13:53

Atmus: Mar 8, 2002

Jerusalem posted:

This features one of my favorite panels ever, Ray's,"YEAH MAN, WE DOIN' THIS! " while sitting side-saddle.

You think he'll graduate to actual toilet cams?

# ? Aug 28, 2013 17:20

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# ? May 24, 2024 11:46

Monday_: Feb 18, 2006; Worked-up silent dork without sex ability seeks oblivion and demise.; The Great Twist

There's the time he made an album, resulting in my all-time favorite strip.

http://achewood.com/index.php?date=05022003

# ? Aug 28, 2013 18:55

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