All hail the Existential Swiftie! She’s fighting them with sound, and a much better one than many of the suggestions I had. Though I still say she should leave them with Baby Shark, but have Destry play it on a timer. Just enough time to get away!
I am so happy to see that Destry is her partner-in-crime! Now for Tortimer (or whatever its name is in this house) to make an appearance — maybe as her chariot?
had to look up the lyrics as i wouldn’t know a Swift song if i heard it. yeah, i’m older and out of touch. i think i stopped listening after Aerosmith’s Pump album.
I love the way her trash bag cape poofs and swirls around her. Almost looks like she is standing in a cloud covering the highest peak in the tidy house.
I was hearing and picturing- Katy Perry’s, Fireworks, with glitter bombs going off! Also, Taylor Swift has three cats! Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button!
I had a history professor many years ago. One day he told us about a time he was getting a lesson ready for the next day. But those in the next room were playing their music really loud. When he asked them to just turn it down they told him to bug off. So he went back to his room ant put his “music” on louder. His "music " was cannon fire.
If Sofie had Destry do that those Tidy people would think they were under attack.
I just listened to my first Taylor Swift song. It was a good song, and she has a good voice. But music is generational. When you hear Bohemian Rapsody, your mind is half on the music; the other half has transported you to Jeff R’s house and the pool party where you and your buds sang along to the chorus in 1975. Or the first few notes of Baba O’Riley on Who’s Next, and you’re screaming the lyrics with Pete Townshend and playing air guitar.
Wow. An open floor plan looks great in pretty magazines, but they have no acoustic privacy. I remember reading about style conscious elites who spent $$$ renovating their homes into open floor plans, which looked beautiful BUT then the pandemic hit, and then these people had to work from home. Between distance learning for the kids, and adults trying to have zoom conferences, it was acoustic chaos.
Heck yess! This one or “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” or “Look What You Made Me Do” is perfect for the situation. And her (I assume) white trash bag is referencing Taylor’s Eras tour dress for the Tortured Poet’s set. Never stop making Taylor references when you’re inspired to, Georgia! It’s so much fun! :)
Go, Sophie. Mess up their clean counter. Have Destry play Eve of Destruction at full blast. Show that woman that you are not “sweet” unless you are in your own home!
Sophie surveying that dazzlingly plain space and asking Destry for a favorite tune just says “Artist just beginning to get down to work” to me. I’m wondering what other plans she has for that huge blank canvas before her. Create, girl, create!
Her look of wicked determination in p3 and then her joyous singing in p4 are excellent! I love the little broken hearts on the staff, as well.Even though I was very disturbed by the beginning of this story it is now becoming pure fun.
I don’t listen to current music, but I have a great deal of respect for Taylor Swift’s awesome talent. I think her fans are absolutely terrific and I am so glad they have a good role model and that they have such a fun and joyful bond to share. They do no harm, and they are happy — that’s a great thing.
Here’s a great thought – Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, played on the lowest notes of a tuba. That went over gangbusters with a classroom full of kindergartners. I’m pretty sure it would drive tidy woman absolutely batty!
I admire Taylor’s talent; her vocal range isn’t my favorite, so I don’t listen to her much. And, I must admit to preferring a local singer/songwriter, the pride of Maple Valley—Brandi Carlile.
I am captivated by everyone’s choice of music as the soundtrack for chaos!! And I can see the logic in them, very fun. I feel like if I’m the cat doing the distraction, then I’d want something psychotically energetic, maybe The Descendents “Everything Sux”. Whereas if I am the film maker showing the audience Sophie’s moment then I go slow motion and something w/more contrast like Linda Ronstadt “You’re No Good”. A game with no wrong answers…
thelsrc about 2 months ago
Whoever said Destry would “play” a role in this caper wins.
uncle snipe about 2 months ago
All hail the Existential Swiftie! She’s fighting them with sound, and a much better one than many of the suggestions I had. Though I still say she should leave them with Baby Shark, but have Destry play it on a timer. Just enough time to get away!
uncle snipe about 2 months ago
And get a load of those devious lil fangs in panel three!
One Serious Cat about 2 months ago
Destry is all in! And at top volume!
Le'letha Premium Member about 2 months ago
To quote Sir Terry Pratchett:
“How do we do it? Volume!”
Aspen_Bell about 2 months ago
I love her little fangs as she stands on her lofty perch among the stars. GET’EM!!!!
andycat Premium Member about 2 months ago
I am so happy to see that Destry is her partner-in-crime! Now for Tortimer (or whatever its name is in this house) to make an appearance — maybe as her chariot?
Gloria Fleming about 2 months ago
had to look up the lyrics as i wouldn’t know a Swift song if i heard it. yeah, i’m older and out of touch. i think i stopped listening after Aerosmith’s Pump album.
azkfwecho Premium Member about 2 months ago
Triumphant Sophie toebeans panel 3. Triumphant EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
face.less_b about 2 months ago
OK Destry is the sound. Is Natasha the Fury?
marilynnbyerly about 2 months ago
Taylor Swift! That’s just evil.
azkfwecho Premium Member about 2 months ago
And we have final confirmation that Destry CAN understand cat!
Ricky Bennett about 2 months ago
She can do it swiftly with Taylor Swift…
BarbaraKrooss about 2 months ago
Here’s what Destry’s playing:
Verse 1
I can read your mind
“She’s having the time of her life”
There in her glittering prime
The lights refract sequin stars off her silhouette every night
I can show you lies
(One, two, three, four)
[Pre-Chorus]
‘Cause I’m a real tough kid
I can handle my sh!t
They said, “Babe, you gotta fake it ’til you make it” and I did
Lights, camera, b!ich, smile
Even when you wanna die
He said he’d love me all his life
But that life was too short
Breaking down, I hit the floor
All the piеces of me shatterеd as the crowd was chanting, “More”
I was grinnin’ like I’m winnin’
I was hittin’ my marks
’Cause I can do it with a broken heart
(One, two, three, four)
[Chorus]
I’m so depressed, I act like it’s my birthday every day
I’m so obsessed with him, but he avoids me like the plague
I cry a lot, but I am so productive, it’s an art
You know you’re good when you can even do it with a broken heart
azkfwecho Premium Member about 2 months ago
Don’t feed the trolls. Flag and move on.
Robin Harwood about 2 months ago
Noooo! A fate worse than death!
kangtourcat Premium Member about 2 months ago
Not the style song I was thinking but it should work.
WelshRat Premium Member about 2 months ago
Oh, Destry hates this woman too…
FreyjaRN Premium Member about 2 months ago
Destruction is always better to music.
DorseyBelle about 2 months ago
Toebeans with sneaky fangs, surely a first for shy, ladylike Sophie.
Font Lady Premium Member about 2 months ago
I love the way her trash bag cape poofs and swirls around her. Almost looks like she is standing in a cloud covering the highest peak in the tidy house.
deojaideep aka Courage about 2 months ago
I think AC/DC “Thunderstruck” or “Back in Black” would be my goto song!
Jungle Empress about 2 months ago
I almost read Destry as destroy. That seems fitting, too.
Robin Harwood about 2 months ago
I would have chosen Ride of The Valkyries. With helicopter backing.
I AM CARTOON LADY! about 2 months ago
I was hearing and picturing- Katy Perry’s, Fireworks, with glitter bombs going off! Also, Taylor Swift has three cats! Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button!
Space_cat about 2 months ago
Thanks, everyone. I’m still scraping cash together, will let you know if we need any help. :)
cat19632001 about 2 months ago
“Turn it up,” Destry
dessertlady Premium Member about 2 months ago
The Violent Femmes at full volume would be a good option – loud, slightly off key, a glorious cacophony that anyone can sing along to and sound okay.
Trespassers W about 2 months ago
“dazzlingly plain space”! :)
leftbehind004 about 2 months ago
I had a history professor many years ago. One day he told us about a time he was getting a lesson ready for the next day. But those in the next room were playing their music really loud. When he asked them to just turn it down they told him to bug off. So he went back to his room ant put his “music” on louder. His "music " was cannon fire.
If Sofie had Destry do that those Tidy people would think they were under attack.
rs0204 Premium Member about 2 months ago
I just listened to my first Taylor Swift song. It was a good song, and she has a good voice. But music is generational. When you hear Bohemian Rapsody, your mind is half on the music; the other half has transported you to Jeff R’s house and the pool party where you and your buds sang along to the chorus in 1975. Or the first few notes of Baba O’Riley on Who’s Next, and you’re screaming the lyrics with Pete Townshend and playing air guitar.
Miss Mina about 2 months ago
Sophie, you did it! The perfect distraction! And with such style and artistry.
ekw555 about 2 months ago
even the Amish would say that room is too plain.:-D
Kitty Katz about 2 months ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
Sophititi: I think I’d like to make wearable art for a project.
Adobe Style: Why not make artistic athletic wear? It’s almost time for the Nile Games.
Maat-Tilda: We could make climbing curtains for the climbing competition. Ari?
Arachna Spider: On it!
Soph: As well as suits suitable for swimming.
Adobe: Maybe we could ask the Temple Owls what they would like to wear for the Basket Ball competition.
Tillie: And Digby Mole can give us some tips for the Lawn Potato Team.
Soph: Don’t forget the ferrets and their Basic Ball uniforms.
Ari: We do have to be quick. There’s no time to waste.
Adobe: No problem! We’re the Swift Tailors!
dmah Premium Member about 2 months ago
Wow. An open floor plan looks great in pretty magazines, but they have no acoustic privacy. I remember reading about style conscious elites who spent $$$ renovating their homes into open floor plans, which looked beautiful BUT then the pandemic hit, and then these people had to work from home. Between distance learning for the kids, and adults trying to have zoom conferences, it was acoustic chaos.
heysarahjo about 2 months ago
Heck yess! This one or “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” or “Look What You Made Me Do” is perfect for the situation. And her (I assume) white trash bag is referencing Taylor’s Eras tour dress for the Tortured Poet’s set. Never stop making Taylor references when you’re inspired to, Georgia! It’s so much fun! :)
bonita.eley about 2 months ago
Oh yeah!! Do it kittycat
grocks about 2 months ago
Brilliant maneuver!
Sue Ellen about 2 months ago
Is there a pocket in that cape for a tiny Starfish Squeaker?
ladykat about 2 months ago
Go, Sophie. Mess up their clean counter. Have Destry play Eve of Destruction at full blast. Show that woman that you are not “sweet” unless you are in your own home!
T_Lexi about 2 months ago
Sophie surveying that dazzlingly plain space and asking Destry for a favorite tune just says “Artist just beginning to get down to work” to me. I’m wondering what other plans she has for that huge blank canvas before her. Create, girl, create!
bryan42 about 2 months ago
Her look of wicked determination in p3 and then her joyous singing in p4 are excellent! I love the little broken hearts on the staff, as well.Even though I was very disturbed by the beginning of this story it is now becoming pure fun.
scyphi26 about 2 months ago
Yeah, Destry knows what’s up here if it’s preemptively playing this at max volume without even being asked to. :D
Muehlbamo1 about 2 months ago
And so it begins….
Denny Wheeler Premium Member about 2 months ago
Destry plays again.
scaeva Premium Member about 2 months ago
And Sophie joins in with “The Song of Her People!”
Stygia Premium Member about 2 months ago
You got this Miss Sophie Ann! Let ’em have it!
zaid about 2 months ago
BCN quote: we have so much in common (Elvis in take it away Tommy!)
Katzen1415 about 2 months ago
This is going to be fun. So much mischief Sophie can perform from the highest peak.
mistercatworks about 2 months ago
Go, cat, go! Cats can caterwaul at frequencies that make hideous harmonics INSIDE your head. As distractions go, none better.
Red Bird about 2 months ago
The plain space goes well with her gorgeous cloak. She looks FABULOUS!
coffeeturtle about 2 months ago
Drop that beat!
Aw, YEAH!
That beat is sick!!
thatknucklesguy about 2 months ago
Ha! Classic!
JLChi about 2 months ago
Go, Sophie!
I don’t listen to current music, but I have a great deal of respect for Taylor Swift’s awesome talent. I think her fans are absolutely terrific and I am so glad they have a good role model and that they have such a fun and joyful bond to share. They do no harm, and they are happy — that’s a great thing.
GSD Mom Premium Member about 2 months ago
Yes – I suspected Destry would ride in soon.
Fennec! at the Disco about 2 months ago
I… don’t know the song.
But yay, Destry! Top volume for the win!
GSD Mom Premium Member about 2 months ago
Here’s a great thought – Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, played on the lowest notes of a tuba. That went over gangbusters with a classroom full of kindergartners. I’m pretty sure it would drive tidy woman absolutely batty!
Denny Wheeler Premium Member about 2 months ago
I admire Taylor’s talent; her vocal range isn’t my favorite, so I don’t listen to her much. And, I must admit to preferring a local singer/songwriter, the pride of Maple Valley—Brandi Carlile.
daswaff about 2 months ago
I am captivated by everyone’s choice of music as the soundtrack for chaos!! And I can see the logic in them, very fun. I feel like if I’m the cat doing the distraction, then I’d want something psychotically energetic, maybe The Descendents “Everything Sux”. Whereas if I am the film maker showing the audience Sophie’s moment then I go slow motion and something w/more contrast like Linda Ronstadt “You’re No Good”. A game with no wrong answers…
Mx Crazy Cat Person about 2 months ago
I love Sophie’s nefarious fangs!
2GreyCats about 2 months ago
OT: Flying advice requested
crazeekatlady about 2 months ago
My song choice is Born to Be Wild!
Gloria Fleming about 2 months ago
O.T. – John Mayall – RIP
LrdSlvrhnd about 2 months ago
Destry still works without power? Nice!
GKBOWOOD Premium Member about 2 months ago
Release the Fangs of DOOM!!
ehuss Premium Member about 2 months ago
How does this device work with no electrical power to the home?