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[edit] Guard Dog
Does Guard Dog actually not realize that Mooch is a cat? I always thought he just barely tolerates him, even though he knows Mooch is feline. Alex 04:04, July 11, 2005 (UTC)
- I don't have my books here (I'm at work :O)), but I remember a strip where they were introduced and he (Mooch) was pretending to be a dog. Whether that relationship has evolved to the stage you refer ("barely tolerates him") is something we have to deduce, for no explicit clues are given. Feel free to change the article text if you thing otherwise. Paulo Oliveira 12:43, 1 August 2005 (UTC)
- Well, if at first he was pretending to be a dog, then there is certainly room for debate, so I will leave it as is for now. Alex 19:07, August 1, 2005 (UTC)
[edit] The strip's complete lack of humor
This strip isn't funny at all. It is the worst comic strip I have ever read. I believe it should not be featured in any paper. Should we include a section about how the strip isn't funny at all?
- No, we shouldn't. That's not following WP:NPOV. F. Yupigo 02:10, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
- I agree the strip is not funny, but this is a matter of opinion. Maybe a section on varying opinions on the strip?
- Um, like what? "Some people like the strip, some people don't"? Show me any subject discussed on Wikipedia for which that can't be said. A section surveying published reviews of the strip might be useful, but not a collection of random people's opinions. Perodicticus 10:12, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
- I agree the strip is not funny, but this is a matter of opinion. Maybe a section on varying opinions on the strip?
[edit] I Love Mutts!
I love Mutts! While it isn't funny for some, for animal-lovers out there, it's cute and amusing. The artwork is very vivid watercolor, and there aren't any annoying jokes.
[edit] Krazy Kat influence?
I've always assumed that Mooch's lisp, and the style of drawing in the strip, were intended as an homage to Krazy Kat. Is this correct? It doesn't seem to be mentioned in the article. Perodicticus 22:57, 15 June 2006 (UTC)
- I would agree that there appears to be an influence there, but without a source it would just be a theory. If you can find a quote from McDonell that mentions the KK connection you're in business. 4.236.27.25 19:55, 5 August 2006 (UTC)
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- McDonnell has expressed his appreciation for Herrimann's work; he edited a KK compilation in the mid-90s. I will see what I can do about getting something on here about it. PacificBoy 22:52, 13 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Other Characters ordering?
Is there rhyme or reason to the ordering of the "Other Characters"? If it's "order of appearance", that's cool, but there should be some comment saying so. Otherwise, I'd suggest alphabetical, since it's easy to reference and verify. I'm happy to change it, if there aren't any objections. Gmarsden 19:47, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
- Go for it! --Etacar11 22:14, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Initial idea for strip
I added a "cn" tag for the statement "Supposedly, McDonnell's initial idea was for a strip featuring the humans who became the "Mutts'" owners, but the animals took over." I guess the word "supposedly" could get removed once a source is identified. Spebudmak 19:48, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
- I remember reading that, too. Probably in the foreword to one of the books. I'll look it up when I get home (will be a few weeks).Gmarsden 20:00, 10 November 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Human companions
I've been making an effort to use the phrase "human companion" instead of "owner", since I feel it's not McDonnell's intention that the animals are in any way owned. Any disagreement with this? Gmarsden 18:18, 4 January 2007 (UTC)
