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Whimsical Delights: Sophie Stops to Smell the Flowers, and the Flowers Sniff Back in 'Dog Eat Doug' Comic Strip

in the first panel of this comic strip, Sophie the chocolate lab, smells a flower.
In the second panel of this comic strip, the flower suddenly moves.
In the third panel of this comic strip, the flower sniffs Sophie.
In the fourth panel, the flower chases Sophie trying to sniff her.

Sometimes the flowers smell back.

Whimsical Adventures: Sophie's Shoe Fashion and Doug's Playful Surprises in 'Dog Eat Doug' Comic Strip

In the first panel of this comic strip baby Doug play s with a Wednesday Addams doll. A sound effect, "KA-KLOMF!" comes from off panel.
In the second panel of this comic strip, two loud "KA-KLOMF!" npises come from off panel. Doug's head pops up in alarm.
In the last panel of this comic strip, Sophie clomps into view wearing two large shoes on her front paws. Sophie says, "Well, Ive been wearing these for hours and still have no idea why dad won't let me have a doughnut."

Yes indeed, that’s a vintage Wednesday Addams doll in Doug’s sticky hands. If you haven’t guessed, Charles Addams was one of my earliest influences. My dad had a book full of New Yorker Cartoons from the 40’s. As a kid, I was obesessed with the alien, vintage style of the drawings. And ike any kid, I generally “poo-poo-ed” anything that was old.

However, every so many pages was a single panel cartoon that didn’t fit. They were dark, not just in terms of the joke, but the artwork. I hadn’t seen anything like it, even in my modern Sunday comics. That was in thrid grade. I’ve been entranced ever since. Here’s a little more on the master of the macabre and a few links to see more:

Charles Addams (1912-1988) was an American cartoonist best known for his darkly humorous and macabre creations. He captivated audiences with his iconic characters, including Wednesday Addams and the Addams Family. Addams' distinctive style blended wit, irony, and gothic sensibilities, leaving a lasting impact on the world of cartoons. Explore his extraordinary talent and timeless work through his official website: Addams Foundation and discover the unique charm of his illustrations in The New Yorker archives: The New Yorker - Charles Addams.

Funny Dog Comics: Save the Turtles

This is one of my favorite comics. It was inspired by a real run in with a turtle in Florida. While at the dog park, I saw a huge turtle trying to make his way to the water. Unfortunately there were three dog park fences between him and the pond.

I didn’t want to pick him up. He was a hefty boy and if he was alarmed enough, I was afraid he’d jerk out of my grip. I snagged a recycling bin and coerced him. Then it was a simple carry to freedom. Kind of like a blue bin Uber for turtles. His thank you was inspiring this comic strip.