Sunday, September 30, 2007

Fan club thoughts and cheese


Cheese Plate with Sriracha
Originally uploaded by Refracted Moments™.

Apparently there are some problems with the poll daddy poll in the previous poll--I mean post. If you have a problem voting, post your preferred vote in the vote--I mean comments.
I'll be making some phone calls tomorrow and will let you know what I figure out regarding the fan club identification paraphernalia. The initial membership phase will likely be limited to 100*. I will be sure to announce it all well in advance of actually selling the memberships, so everyone who wants to join should have ample opportunity.
On another note, here's an interview with me via BlogInterviewer. Go there and rate me. (Please note: no actual microphones or wads of cash were used in the interview, as depicted in the banner.)
Finally, were you aware there is an entire website related to cheese slicing? Well, there is.

*This isn't to suggest there will not be other membership opportunities, but the first phase will be labor intensive and experimental in nature, like most things I do.

Saturday, September 29, 2007

Pip Fan Club ideas: let's put it to a vote


The Fan Club will also include a membership card, a newsletter, and a super secret surprise.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #329


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #329
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #328


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #328
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #327


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #327
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #326


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #326
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #325


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #325
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

For Cat. No, really.

Missing H Policy


h in sunrays
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

If you are the first to spot a Laugh-Out-Loud Cats comic that does not feature a hidden hobo sign, I will send you a free one. That is my policy as of a couple of weeks ago. It's not retroactive, so keep a close eye on the upcoming comics.
Also, I am still formulating ideas for a Pip Fan Club, which may or may not feature the following items:
A newsletter written by Pip, entitled the Leaflet.
A patch or sticker or lapel pin. I haven't decided though I'm leaning towards pin.
A membership card. Membership will be limited and relatively inexpensive.
A special secret revealed only to fan club members through cryptic means.

I'll post more about it as I further figure it out.

Friday, September 28, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #324


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #324
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #323


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #323
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Daniel (not the same Dan referred to previously) asked if I could work in a reference to Schrödinger's Cat. I said yes.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #322


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #322
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Based on a scenario requested by Dan. Thanks!

Llama


Llama
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Also part of the aforementioned and ongoing project.

Todd's Cats


Todd's Cats
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Park Ranger


Park Ranger
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Created as part of the Critters, Creatures, and Assorted Varmints project.

Vitruvian Man


Vitruvian Man
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Created for a recent Neatorama.com caption contest winner. Congrats Mari!

This is my first ballet related post

...and most likely my last, but when they're dancing to the Pixies, how can I resist?
Here is an interesting fact I have recently discovered: if you play this song (Where is My Mind) to children, they will spend the rest of the day saying "woooooo---STOP!" (that's how the song begins).
As for an update: expect the following late this evening: monsters, robots, monkeys, and cats. Also a llama.

Thursday, September 27, 2007

National Railroad News

Michael at the National Railroad News blog wanted Kitteh and Pip to appear between each day's posts. Here they are. He'll be posting my comics each Tuesday as well.
All of the Laugh-Out-Loud Cats comics are released under a Creative Commons license, so if you'd like to post them on your blog, go right ahead--just be sure to link back to here or flickr or my homepage.
Thanks and good night.

Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon was last night. Did you know each month's full moon has a name? April is "Growing Moon" which is an awesome thought on it's own.
Anyway, no comics today. I've been catching up on mailing and other freelance efforts, as well as #300, which will be up I don't know when---but soon.
Meanwhile, enjoy America's favorite Canadian, Neil Young doing what he does best.

Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #321


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #321
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #320


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #320
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #319


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #319
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Tonight's the Harvest Moon! Go look at it and harvest something.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #317 and #318


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #317
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #318

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #316


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #316
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Code Monkey


Code Monkey
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Not pictured: Fritos, Tab, Mountain Dew.

Rodney the Deranged Raccoon


Rodney the Deranger Racoon
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Rat n' Squirrel


Rat n Squirrel
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Dixie Kitty


Dixie Kitty
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Pelican


Pelican
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Created for a book of birds, a project wherein someone* is collecting pictures of birds by several artists for inclusion in an ongoing art-project-gift-book.

*I won't say who. It might be a surprise.

Prepare for the onslaught


Onslaught
Originally uploaded by Walt Jabsco.

There are bunches of cats and other things to be posted tonight, now that the lightning has subsided.
This is the first picture that came up when I searched "onslaught" on flickr.

KA-POW!


lightning
Originally uploaded by paw_con.

I live in what is sometimes called Lightning Alley, though I've never heard it called that in real life. As such, whenever the ions start crackling, it's my cue to power down and unplug*.
I tell you this because I was about to scan and post a couple of comics, a squirrel, a monkey, a bird, and a racoon. Then boom went the sky.
So, dear friends, later.

*I've lost two modems and a power source to old man lightning, and he'll rob me no more.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #315


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #315
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #314


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #314
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Cthulhu


Cthulhu
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Q: What's the plural of Cthulhu?
A: INDESCRIBABLE HORROR!

It Happened One Night


You can watch It Happened One Night freely and legally online! I love this movie. This really isn't the format to watch it in, but it'll do in a pinch. Enjoy!

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #313


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #313
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

To meet this bird and be asked this question, visit twitter.com.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #312


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #312
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

This one took a bit of a different direction after last night's tag update revealed a very similar scenario had previously occurred. Thanks again guys!

Monday, September 24, 2007

Pencil Stage #312


Pencil Stage #312
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Here are the preliminary pencils for #312. The finished version will be up sometime tomorrow, and will most likely vary slightly in several places.

Up Your Pavement

And now for something completely different.
Thank you to NuckleheadEd and Timmo for your tireless tagging efforts! That was awesome of you, I didn't expect it to be done in one night, but I really appreciate it. It will help a lot, and it should be pretty interesting to see which lines I've used most often.

Suitable for printing


HTTP Errors Poster
Originally uploaded by jfhatesmustard.

Jesse was kind enough to format my HTTP error cartoons into an easily printable 11x14 poster, suitable for printing!
These cartoons are under a Creative Commons license, so this sort of thing is perfectly a-okay with me.
Thanks, Jesse.

Update on the Marvel Project Dealie


Abomination
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Someone* was kind enough to send me a copy of a comic book showing the Marvel characters in alphabetical order. They sent the first issue, so we'll see how long it takes me to get through it.
Here's the first entry: Abomination. If you aren't familiar with comic books, Abomination is a bad guy. He fights the Hulk. Hulk smashes him. Hulk pretty much smashes everything.

Also, watch this space for more cats and critters throughout the week.

*They asked to remain nameless, but I really appreciate it.

May I have your assistance please?

IF: you have a moment and
IF: you happen to be looking at the archive of cats comics on flickr and
IF: you don't mind
WOULD YOU PLEASE: take a moment to "tag" the caption?
WHAT THIS MEANS: See where it says "add a tag" in blue on the right on each comics page in flickr? Click on that, write the caption "in quotes please" and click the blue "ADD" button. Easy!
I hesitate to ask for this assistance because I don't want anyone hauling off and doing them all, and there is certainly no rush.
THE REASON I am doing this is to make it easier to see which captions I've used before.
I don't want to repeat myself, and neither do you.
Thank you in advance, your continued support and assistance is a credit to this organization.
Sincerely,
The Management.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #311


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #311
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #310


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #310
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

half monkey half pony


half monkey half pony
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Part of the Critters, Creatures, and Assorted Varmints project. For a Jonathan Coulton fan.
More info? Click on the comic strip in the right sidebar, below Kitteh.

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Coming this week


Cthulhu
Originally uploaded by olorin1984.

In addition to teh cats, look for the following to be posted here in the coming days:
Chtulhu!
A bird!
A deranged raccoon!
A renaissance monkey!
And more.


(Check out more of olorin1984's origami creations by clicking on the picture)

Niagra Falls

Someone asked if #305 depicts Niagara Falls, to which I reply: NIAGARA FALLS?!?

Saturday, September 22, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #309


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #309
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #308


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #308
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #307


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #307
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #306


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #306
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

With sincere apologies to Joss Whedon.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #305


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #305
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #304


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #304
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #303


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #303
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #302


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #302
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

What are you doing?

Here's a link to the brand new HOBOTOPIA twitter account. Let's see how well this works.
There will be 8 more comics posted tonight.

Friday, September 21, 2007

You should be reading the Hole in the Wall


The Hole in the Wall, Page 1
Originally uploaded by johnralston.

John Ralston's 20 plus page comic. I look forward to it everyday!
Click on the picture for the first one and go from there.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #301


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #301
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #300


top_secret_folders
Originally uploaded by donovanbeeson.

#300 is still under construction and will be posted sometime next week.
Meanwhile, check out these miniature folders for sale at the Boring Store. Click on the picture, which I found while searching for the tag "top secret" on flickr.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #299


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #299
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

This one was created at the request of the creator of the LOLcat Bible, which you can read here.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #298


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #298
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #297


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #297
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Update on orders

If you ordered a Laugh-Out-Loud Cats comic prior to the 13th, it's on the way to your fuzzy little paws via US Mail. There are about 19 left in the queue, and they should be done by the middle of next week. I'll also be working on all of the pending critters (and Neatorama contest winners) early next week, so keep an eye out. Also: #300 is on the drawing board, though in a very preliminary stage.
Thank you all very, very much.

Darth Vader Blues


Found via Neatorama, who found it via GorillaMask, who found it via College Humor....

300


This is Sparta
Originally uploaded by astonishing tales from the sea.

No, not the movie, the 300th installment of the Laugh-Out-Loud Cats. It's coming soon.
For those who missed the post last week about #300, It'll be the same deal as #200: full color, full page, posted on ebay.
Watch this space.

I'm going to draw the Marvel Universe.


Iron Man
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Well, maybe not all of it. And not all in one day. Also, my kids will help.
I've added this new set to flickr. I'll be posting drawings of Marvel superheroes there from time to time in a variety of styles and settings, as is my wont. Maybe even some full blown comics.

I Was Born A Unicorn

I post this in answer to the question of whether or not I like anything created post 1960.
The answer is yes.

Movie of the Week: Vera Cruz

"And some came alone--the hoboes."
I've been watching this film in bits and pieces this week. So far so good. Some of the accents are obviously fake, and Gary Cooper's a bit wooden, but that's to be expected.
Am I the only one who turns off the color when the technicolor is too garrish? Try it sometime. The people who photographed these movies had lots of experience making black and white films look beautiful, so it should come as no surprise that when you turn the color off things really "pop". Besides, did Maximilian really wear bright reds and greens? It also helps when the film has obviously not been restored. The colors you see on an unrestored dvd are not the colors that are supposed to be there.
Also noteworthy about this film: Burt Lancaster's costume during the caravan scenes is really close to Han Solo's in A New Hope.

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #296


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #296
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #295


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #295
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #294


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #294
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #293


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #293
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #292


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #292
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #291


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #291
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #290


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #290
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Trash Cat has a frame


Trash Cat (Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #228)
Originally uploaded by arne h.

Thanks again, Arne H!

Greg Williams explains Hammerspace

With the help of a lavender monkey, here. To see more of his WikiWorld comics, click here.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #289


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #289
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #288


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #288
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Before I post #288, a video

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #287


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #287
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #286


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #286
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #285


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #285
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Based, by request, on the work of Todd Barricklow, and with my apologies.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #284


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #284
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #283


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #283
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Cancelled Herald


i has a surfboard
Originally uploaded by artandstory.

Click on the picture to see the cats comic I sent to Lee-Roy. Or visit blog.artandstory.com.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #282


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #282
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Framed!


LOLcats by Apelad for our new home
Originally uploaded by Whistling in the Dark.

If you have a picture of something I've sent, let me know and I'll try to remember to post it here.

Steal this day


It's time to claim this day for hoboes by talking like a hobo. Here's a glossary you may refer to as you begin this magical vocabulatory journey.


Photo by jbrisson on flickr.

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre trailer

One of my favorite movies, it features Humphrey Bogart as a hobo. A filthy, greedy, evil hobo. I won't spoil it for anyone, but his undoing is particularly shocking if you watch closely. Look for the splash.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #281


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #281
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #280


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #280
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #279


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #279
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #278


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #278
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #277


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #277
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #276


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #276
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Regarding the upcoming 300th comic


Leaves
Originally uploaded by prb.

As mentioned previously, every 100th installment of the Laugh-Out-Loud Cats will be a full page, full color strip to be posted on ebay.
#300 is coming up in the next couple of weeks (most likely by the end of the month), and will include the following:
More Pip than Kitteh.
Leafs will play a prominent role in the strip.
An homage to Winsor McCay, if I can pull it off.
and
Hammerspace.

Hopefully that is enough to keep you guessing.
More comics later today.

Astronaut application form

If you did not catch the reference in the previous post, drop what you are doing and watch the Jerk again. It's very funny and has been quoted in my home on a regular basis for the past twelve years. My wife and I met Carl Reiner once and completely forgot to mention the Jerk when we spoke to him.
Also, regarding the previous post, NASA really does have a facility in the Cleveland area.

A trunk full of tiny coffins

Len Peralta, fellow cartoonist and monsterbymail.com mastermind, has a new project for Halloween. Check it out at monsterbymail.com and then head over to ebay to bid on your very own box of thrills.
FUN FACT: I met Len about a year ago and he showed me around his hometown of Lakewood Ohio. I was there to interview for a job I didn't get. That's right, NASA rejected my astronaut application form.

Monday, September 17, 2007

Ben interviews me on the 100 Artists Project blog.



Fellow 700 Things artist Ben Rollman interviewed me in conjunction with his 100 Artists Project. Read it here!

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #275


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #275
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #274


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #274
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #273


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #273
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #272


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #272
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #271


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #271
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #270


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #270
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #269


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #269
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #268


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #268
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Friday, September 14, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #267


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #267
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #266


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #266
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #265


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #265
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #264


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #264
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #263


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #263
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #262


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #262
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #261


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #261
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #260


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #260
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #259


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #259
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #258


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #258
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #257


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #257
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Isabelle


Isabelle
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Taco


Taco
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

This comic is made possible by the following...



Click on it to read it bigger, and see the accompanying links, over on teh flickr.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #256


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #256
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Pearl


Pearl
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Another animalian commission via the Critters, etc. project. There will be a couple more posted tomorrow, including a cat named Taco!
Also another one that I am not sure if I should post yet since it was created as a gift. I will if I can.
Good night.

Oh, wait! #256 is on the way.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #255


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #255
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #254


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #254
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #253


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #253
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #252


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #252
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #251


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #251
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Zeus, the Squirrel King


Zeus, the Squirrel King
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

The rest of the critter in the queue for this project will be posted this evening.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Soon....


What time is it?!
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

There will be a couple of cat comics posted tonight.
Thanks for your patience.
UPDATE: maybe not. Lots tomorrow though!

SCRIBBLE TIME #2

Featuring Darth Vader.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats # 250


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats # 250
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Someone ordered two and asked if I could do a strip instead of two separate comics.
I said yes.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #248 and #249


Up next: number 250, and the comic takes a none-too-surprising turn. Look for it later tonight.

Whoops... I forgot to post 248 earlier. Here it is:
Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #248
Thanks anonymous commenter!

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #247


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #247
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #246


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #246
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #245


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #245
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #244


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #244
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #243


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #243
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #242


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #242
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Sunday, September 09, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #241


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #241
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Saturday, September 08, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #240


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #240
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Many more Monday.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #239


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #239
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #237


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #237
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #236


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #236
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Friday, September 07, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #236


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #236
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #235


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #235
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

SCRIBBLE TIME #1!

Feel free to mute the audio if it gets too repetitive.

Hobo Bill's Last Ride

Jimmie Rodgers singing a very sad song. Enjoy.

Two hours left!


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #200
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

There are only a couple hours left until bidding ends on Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #200 over on ebay. Thanks in advance to everyone who has bid!

Every 100th comic will be in color and put up for auction. #300 will probably be up before the end of the month.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #234


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #234
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #233


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #233
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Thursday, September 06, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #232


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #232
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #231


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #231
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #230


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #230
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #229


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #229
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #228


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #228
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #227


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #227
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #226


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #226
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #225


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #225
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #224


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #224
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Grrrrr...

Flickr is having a massage* at the moment, but once it's over there will be a few more cats.
This picture was posted in response to Xadrian's recent meme detecting skills over on Drawn.ca.



*probably being performed by some sort of robot. Switches and routers require nothing less.

If this doesn't make you hungry for chocolate

NOTHING WILL!
Neatorama.com has more info on this video. There was a rumor that it was actually Phil Collins in a gorilla suit, but NO!

Even cats enjoy the Laugh-Out-Loud Cats


oh, hai
Originally uploaded by Palila.

Look, he's ROTKL.

Lookout fishies!


One corner of my apartment, with labels
Originally uploaded by jmullan.

Here's a picture of one corner of Jesse's apartment, featuring a Kraken peering menacingly into an aquarium.

Tuesday, September 04, 2007

Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #223


Laugh-Out-Loud Cats #223
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

I was pretty sure there would be more cat cartoons tonight. Boy was I wrong! Several have been penciled, awaiting a fresh delineation of inky black ink.
Watch this space tomorrow for a heaping helping of Kitteh and Pip.

Sea Witch!


Sea Witch lure
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Here's another view of the lure I painted for the CRANKbait! Lures of Distinction show hosted by Steve Lodefink at Finkbuilt.
There's also an interview with me here.
I'm honored to be among such awesome artists.

This is a close up?


detail
Originally uploaded by Ape Lad.

Here's a detail of the 200th Laugh-Out-Loud Cats comic strip, currently up for auction on ebay.
Click on it to see it even bigger.

Perfect for any decor

Rory, a long time supporter of the hobo and monkey related arts, sends along this picture. See, they really are suitable for framing. If you have a picture of something I've sent you, send it along or post it to flickr and let me know about it.
A couple of things:
I really should think about some sort of Pip fan club, as has been suggested in the comments here and elsewhere.
Also, mark your favorite Laugh-Out-Loud Cats cartoons over on the flickr set, and at the end of this week I'll make the top ten into shirts and stuff over on Zazzle.
And finally, thanks again for visiting. This is pretty much one of the awesomest things I've ever been involved with, and it wouldn't be anything without you people.
There will be more cartoons up soon.

Hi everybody!


Dr. Nick Riviera
Originally uploaded by La Doc.

You can expect some piping hot comics later this evening!