They really sugar coat the part about the stingrays on that tour.
unquotable » neu2 years ago
Ah to be in school and go on field trips to that place every year... man I miss that.
songbirdspectre » pro2 years ago
no one understands how much me and philippe have in common.
notself » pro2 years ago
I tried to go there but it was too expensive.
hotmethodist » pro1 years ago
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 » pro2 years ago
Narrator: Richard Kiley
goocifer » neu1 years ago
We've spared no expense.
ambala » pro2 years ago
This is the kinda stuff my kid brother does.
billyamericana » pro2 years ago
Too bad it's the Super-Muffled French edition.
cashprizes » pro2 years ago
i like to think right at that moment the tape tells him to continue on upstairs.
mortshire » pro2 years ago
that philippe's an awesome kid. the ideal.
jokercross » neu2 years ago
In fairness, it's a really good tour.
a_dude » pro2 years ago
he is only 5.
idsyen » neu1 years ago
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 » neu1 years ago
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 » pro1 years ago
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 » neu1 years ago
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 » pro2 years ago
Philippe just wanted to extend Shark Week.
jeannetteandre » pro2 years ago
I don't blame him. It's worth it.
max » pro2 years ago
That Aquarium is my favorite aquarium. I admire the little dude's taste.
smallgods » neu2 years ago
Yes...Hence, the irony.
featurelessvoid » neu2 years ago
Better still, it's a tour of a place where he would be an exhibit.
beefsmipeep » neu1 years ago
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 » pro2 years ago
The shrooms are still working.
envika » neu2 years ago
Poor deprived Philippe...
bhlaab » neu2 years ago
it looks like philippe has too many arms
gormster » neu2 years ago
He's an otter.
sankster » neu2 years ago
That would be because of the wire connecting the headphones to the tape player.
bhlaab » neu1 years ago
yes i know but it still looks like he has too many!
howl » neu1 years ago
I know, right?
zapatos » neu1 years ago
It looks like he is dancing... likely to a monotone voice.
clever-nickname » neu2 years ago
man, I haven't been to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in years.
nerdjcrudbird » neu2 years ago
this is highly underrated
juanclaudius » neu2 years ago
Is it sad that I'd kill to have that tape?
mindbnder » neu2 years ago
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 » pro1 years ago
I am so doing this one day
tibia » neu6 months ago
I have done this. Several times.
ferryboy » pro2 years ago
Whats's awesome is that the otters are my favorite part of that whole damn place. awesome.
red-barchetta » neu1 years ago
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 » pro1 years ago
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 » pro1 years ago
You just know those aren't real headphones either: http://achewood.com/index.php?date=05032006
wonglers » neu1 years ago
Is it safe for an otter to visit an aquarium?
rowen » neu1 years ago
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 » neu1 years ago
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 » neu1 years ago
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 » neu1 years ago
but I called dibs 1 months ago!
We can coexist with this idea, this is OK.
theguitarhero » neu1 years ago
I am OK with this.
howl » neu1 years ago
Yes. That is alright. That is cool.
Btw I hit chubby when I meant reply. Oh well, enjoy your chubby.
theguitarhero » neu11 months ago
Dammit I thought someone thought what I said was funny.
maldraedior » con11 months ago
It always takes a moment to realize Phillipe does not have two arms on one side
srikamaraja » pro11 months ago
...I would listen to that tape. All the way through. In much the same manner, save for my external ears.
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He's obviously in a state of (perpetual?) bliss
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This does NOT give you free license to do so. I call dibs.
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We can coexist with this idea, this is OK.
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Btw I hit chubby when I meant reply. Oh well, enjoy your chubby.
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