That creepy cat on Funky Winkerbean is making things worse!
I don’t know what is more depressing. The fact that Funky Winkerbean uses a cat to personify Les’ depression, or the fact that they feel the need to explain that the depressing talking cat is just part of Les’ imagination. Either way, this guy is spiraling out of control.
Wouldn’t it have been cooler to bring back the talking computer? Do you remember the talking computer? It was self aware and funnier than any of the human characters. That was before the 1992 reboot and conversion to a “realistic” soap opera. Now that we have talking cats though, I don’t see why we can’t bring back the talking computer. His advice would certainly be funnier. At least the depressing cat in Betty Blue didn’t show up until after an hour and a half of French sex and angst.
I guess what really bothers me is that I recently lost a good friend, and my cat hasn’t has a word to say about the matter. He just buts up against my hand. Does anyone else get frank counsel from a talking cat when they lose a loved one? If so, please leave a comment. I’d like to hear from you, or better yet, your cat.
My Wife’s Suggestion? Take some Prozac, see a therapist and get on with your life. I’m not sure if she’s talking about me or Les, but the advice is good either way.