Sarah’s writingsThe cult-favorite web comic created by artist Sarah Anderson, often featured felines, to the extent that cats appeared in some of the comic’s funniest installments. Primarily a series centered around themes of navigating adulthood and learning life lessons, the protagonist’s affinity for cats has been a prominent fixture in the comic over the years.
Cats have always been a favorite source of Internet humor, and Sarah’s writings Fits perfectly in that tradition. From a surprisingly hot take on the origins of the feline species, to hilarious interpretations of the adoption process, and the history of domestication, Sarah’s writings Cat humor provided some of the comic’s most memorable punchlines.
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Sarah’s cat teaches Edward Scissorhands how to show affection
Sharp claws do not stop them
Artist Sarah Andersen was no stranger to parody in various films and books Sarah’s writings. In this case, she brilliantly shows that her cat is drastically different from Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands when it comes to affection.
Edward is depicted in the first two panels lamenting his inability to express his emotions because of his sharp hands. however, Sarah’s cat encourages him to seek love despite the risk of pain, as they scrape their claws against Sarah’s leg.
This comic is a hilarious look at how painful owning a cat can be. They love to scratch and often bite, so cat owners tend to accept that getting scratches comes with the territory. However, they know that it is simply their pet’s way of saying they feel comfortable with their owner. There is nothing against the Master; This is just how they show their affectionate side.
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Sarah’s cat goes to extreme lengths to drink water
A classic feline contortion act
Another hilarious take on the strange behaviors of a cat is how Sarah depicts her own pet trying to drink water from a cup. Here, her cat is shown trying to drink water, but it is just out of reach. So they bend their head further and further in until they can eventually reach the bottom of the glass.
There is absolutely no reason for them to go to such lengths just to have something to drink
It is a common joke by cat owners that cats are liquids since they can contort their bodies to fit into tight spaces. However, the comic’s punchline makes the extremes Sarah’s cat goes through even funnier.
In the final panel, it turns out her cat has perfectly fine water sitting in a water bowl, Meaning there is absolutely no reason for them to go to such lengths just to have something to drink. In a sense though, this is true for many cats: even though they have their own water, they will still try to take what they want without any logic or reasoning.
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Sarah’s scribbles reveal the truth behind why witches only own black cats
A solution for shedding
Black cats have become a common symbol for witches throughout history, including such beloved examples as Salem’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. This Sarah’s writings Try to explain what it is, how she unveiled it The reason behind witches only owning black cats is that cats of other colors destroy their owners’ black robes by shedding.
This deceptively simple joke is a brilliant look at a common trope in media, and is also pretty relatable to cat owners. Felines are heavy shedders, meaning cat owners are all too familiar with hair getting everywhere.
Putting it in the context of witches and their cats makes this observation incredibly funny, While also bringing up a good point about why people never see a witch with a calico cat.
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Sarah’s scribbles explain the difference between dog and cat domestication
Cats haven’t changed much
It has become common knowledge how dogs were domesticated by humans over thousands of years. Simply train various dogs to come to them for food and protection, People are able to change the behavior of dogs to be more loyal to them. Cats, on the other hand, are a different story, and Sarah Anderson shows this in a hilarious comparison.
While the dogs in the first two panels are shown to be changing from one type of creature to another over centuries of training and breeding, A cat has been shown to be domesticated simply by going from outside to inside.
It’s an incredibly funny observation that’s actually pretty true when you consider cats and their ancestors. The two are not that different from one another, and even wild cats do not stray too far from their domesticated counterparts.
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Sarah’s scribbles explain the difference between dog and cat adoption
An unexpectedly simple process
In another comparison between cats and dogs, Sarah focuses on the difference in children between the two. Dog adoption is depicted as a somewhat lengthy process, while “Adopting a cat“is amusingly shown to simply involve a cat crashing through Sarah’s ceiling and landing at her feet.
Although this is a gross oversimplification, it is still a curious observation, As it rightfully shows just how quickly cats can come into people’s lives. One second, one cannot own one; Then, one trip to the pet store later, they have an adorable feline zooming around exploring their new home.
It’s a cute joke, which serves as one of Anderson’s funniest, Especially with the blur technique used on her cat to show how fast it crashes into her life.
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Sarah’s cat is independent – until Sarah leaves the room
Cats play it cool until their owners are gone
Cats are usually perceived as loners who can fend for themselves and are simply kept around as entertainment for the owner. However, this is not entirely true, because cats demand attention on their own terms, which Sarah’s writings Perfectly showcases by featuring her cats basking in their independence Until Sarah goes into the restroom, at which point they immediately hit the door, demanding to be entered.
Despite their independent reputation, cats are still domesticated animals that want love and attention, just like dogs and other pets. They just seek it in their own way. Cats love to have their time alone, but when they want love, they will absolutely let their owner know.
Here, artist Sarah Andersen entertaining the idea that They want most attention when their owner needs a private moment.
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Sarah’s scribbles reveal the infernal truth of the origins of felines
A gift from below
In another comic comparison between dogs and cats, Sarah highlights the origins of each species. However, rather than examining their domestication history, she puts it in biblical terms, depicting dogs as being created by angels in heaven to gift humans with companionship. It’s a very sweet way to show how friendly dogs can be. However, when it comes to catsShe hilariously points out that they actually come from hell, as the devil holds one up.
Admittedly, cats can be very territorial, because they scratch and even bite their owners when they feel that a line has been crossed. However, they are so precious that one cannot help but love them anyway.
The extra detail of the cat sticking out its tongue is also a perfect climax to a solid punchline, Emphasizing what goofballs cats can be, despite how chaotic they are.
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Sarah’s Scribbles explains how pet names for pets can be confusing
A feline crisis of identity
In a comic that should feel all too relatable for any cat owner, Sarah is shown calling her cat various adorable names. from “Cutie Squish“to”Kitten pie,” their cat just sits there and takes in each name, not knowing what to think of it. Later, when confronted by another cat asking their nameThey are absolutely speechless because they don’t even know anymore.
This is a hilarious gag, highlighting just how common it is to give pets various nicknames. It can be difficult to resist, because they are so cute that It sends euphoria to the owner just thinking about how sweet their little buddy is.
It leaves one to wonder what their pet is thinking when called the different names, And if it is something like that Sarah’s writings suggests, there must be a state of constant confusion.
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Sarah’s scribbles hilariously depict the complicated nature of feline co-existence
A delicate balancing act
This simple but effective comic perfectly shows the difficult life of more than one cat in the same house. It features two cats sitting peacefully next to each other, confirming their love for each other – until, After a moment of silence, the white cat opens its eyes and raises a fist, saying “Actually, you know why.“
This is a great little glimpse into exactly what happens when two cats live together. These are absolutely peaceful timesBut their territorial instinct makes it where they are in a constant push-and-pull between friendship and hatred.
There is nothing the owner can really do about the situation, except for trying to train the cat to get along. However, from the outside looking in, it can be strange to see two cats snuggled together, Before they immediately start to fight for no particular reason.
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All dogs go to heaven – but cats go in the other direction
Back where they came from
In which is undoubtedly the funniest Sarah Scribbles Cat comic, Sarah is depicted as an angel reuniting with her dog. But when she asks where her cat is, she realizes that there are no cats in heaven; The final panel shows that each cat is actually in Hell, dancing in a circle as flames flare around them.
This is a great companion piece to Andersen’s earlier gag, where she points out that cats were a creation of the Devil, though that doesn’t diminish her love for them. To see the earth’s cats together in hell is an incredibly strange pictureEspecially with how happy they seem, how they dance together with no humans around.
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It is the absolute best cat comic Sarah’s writings has to offer and highlights exactly what cats are one of her greatest strengths: She knows how to bring out their silly side.
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Started as a hobbyist while studying art, faced technical and creative challenges and evolved from trial and error to find her digital style.
The five-panel format is efficient for mobile reading and is designed with vertical scrolling in mind.
Sarah has plans to eventually return to traditional illustration, although she doesn’t intend to stop doing comic strips anytime soon.