A friend of mine in high school had a parrot. I think it was his older brother’s? It would call the dog constantly. But the poor dog didn’t realize it was the bird. He’d come running, sliding around out of control the way dogs often do, and then see no one was there. Who called me? Luckily for the dog the brother moved out after a year or two.
at first, i read it as “animal” crackers and thought of the Marx Bros movie and then Shirley Temple "singing animal crackers in my soup….. from the 1935 movie, Curly Top.
Hmmm…Oh Yeah…Squawk! Screech! (Sounds of fingernails scratcing a blackboard…)
What a perfect pet for Mrs. “We don’t like loud sounds or modern music.” Hmmm…I wonder if the reason Admiral Crackers has been unadoptable and in the shelter so long could have anything to do with the boatload of naughty-cal cusses in various languages that he picked up on his earlier seafaring days.
I wonder if she’ll take him to bird shows since he craves attention? I still can’t believe she was going to subject poor shy Sophie to pageants! This parrot seems to be a “social creature” who doesn’t require “quiet nights in and little cheese plates”.
I’ve been living with an Umbrella Cockatoo for the past 27 years. Macaws are the next size up from Cockatoos, and having a Cockatoo means you have a perpetual four year old with an air horn and a claw hammer! A Scarlet Macaw can open a Brazil Nut or a Walnut with their beak, which means you have to find them something more interesting to break than furniture legs—or your fingers. A parrot like Admiral Crackers is a serious investment of your time.
Hello everyone!! I posted this in a thread above, but wanted to mention it as its own comment too. Much like how the readers called the July Bug “Jules” long enough that it felt like it was his name, watching readers embrace “Tidy Woman” as this character’s name did make my decision for me! You all named this character!
Admiral Crackers, a therapy bird for Mrs. Tidy, to get rid of all her hang ups about tidyness and a quiet life. The attention parrots need when kept in isolation, i. e. without parrot company, the noise they make plus their untidy eating habbits should make him Mrs. Tidy’s ideal companion. Though, in all probability the poor thing is going to outlive her. Rumour has it that parrots are quite particular in their choice of partner. The Admiral seems quite taken by Mrs. Tidy, Mr Tidy, beware!
I love how Sophie is resting her paws on her Woman’s hands. So sweet! And then I love her joyous expression and paws in the air as Mrs. Tidy meets Adm. Crackers. Sophie knows a good match when she sees one, and the artist in her rejoices to see Mrs Tidy get some color into her life, as well as companionship. And Adm. Crackers won’t mind being in a cage or on a perch.
Oh my gosh what a lovely parrot. My daughter has a rescue parrot, and he sings opera. I believe his former owner died and Lisa took him in along with the rest of her critters. The rest of her critters don’t mess with him, but they do interact. I need to get some stories from her and relay them to the orb.
Marie told me that parrots can live 40-60 years. That would be great for Mrs. Tidy. She wouldn’t have to lose another beloved pet so soon.
In other news, I have a rotten virus that is making me feel awful, I was even running a fever last night. The Doc said it wasn’t COVID or Flu; she checked for both because they are making the rounds in St. Louis.
When I first read this, I thought “Her name is actually Tidy? I must have missed that!” I thought it must have been mentioned before, the readers got it from the strip, and I was mistakenly assuming the readers came up with it.
It’s very cool that Georgia let the readers name her.
Don’t get this at all. Mrs Tidy wants a cat not a parrot. Parrots are noisy, messy and live far longer than a cat. I am assuming she’s middle aged, and the bird could outlive her. Why not have her adopt a senior cat or other cat that’s been there awhile.
Back in the early 2000s I helped with the Oregon Humane Society’s first large hoarding rescue – over 200 birds in a single family residence. Whoo, the smell was atrocious. Really hard on those birds. I fostered 5 African Grays and a couple of other parrots for quite a while. They are amazing creatures. They do indeed need lots of attention and they are certainly noisy. Messy, but controlled once I figured out the right setup. One bird that I followed post-adoption went to live with the owner of a DIY dog-wash business, and spent his days barking with the dogs and greeting people then travelled home with his people at night.
The bird that Georgia drew (very accurately I might add) is a Scarlet Macaw. They are members of the parrot family and are conisidered a long-tailed parrot. They are a bird that has been wiped out in many areas due to being taken for the pet trade. Their conservation status is, however, of least concern. I recognized the species immediately due to Georgia’s excellent representation.
Richard visited yesterday for a goodbye lunch, our local BBQ was closed so a new Woodstock themed Cafe’ that had recently opened, across from the junkyard when I happened to desperately need a part from (that did not fix my car), so I’m “stranded” at home currently. Mr “Squirrelly Richard” the former being a nickname B gave him ages ago, that fits him like a glove. He is still on the fence, and, given his history of abandoning animals at shelters when they became “inconvenient” during the breakup of their marriage. I have little faith he will do the right thing. Barb is still haunted by the loss of her beloved cat “Cow”. We pressured him together, and I did so gently and with humorous anecdotes about moving with Cats on our way to pick up lunch. He wanted to pay us 200 a month to board Puddin’, but we lack the space, and don’t want to stress out Roy so soon after being sick.
I hope Burt will keep surveillance on the house to make sure Admiral Crackers is well taken care of. Maybe the mice can “drop in” to give Admiral Crackers a code word to let Destry know if he needs to escape. (When my best friend remarried after escaping an abusive first marriage, we came up with a code word she could use if she ever felt she was in danger again. Fortunately, she never had to use it.)
Admiral Crackers is a possibility, but even parrots need some time out of their cage to exercise and stretch their wings (even if their wings are clipped so they can’t fly). Also, parrots have extremely long lives (80 to 100 years for the large species); she will need to make provisions in her will to be sure Admiral Crackers is cared for throughout the rest of his life.
Commenter #1: I notice the parrot has a tie, with the cats doesn’t a tie usually relate to their collar color? Is the parrot wearing a collar. And I do acknowledge the parrot’s name is Admiral Crackers but it is easier to say parrot.
I think this is the same parrot who had a damaged wing at the V.E.T.‘s office Aug 20, 2017 only he didn’t have a tie at the time. Pucky said “This bird flew through a rainbow”
Ricky Bennett 3 months ago
Parrots are goooood eatin’. “Admiral crackers in my soup”…
dvandorn1 3 months ago
The Tidy Woman’s name is Mrs. Tidy? Perfect!!!
uncle snipe 3 months ago
A friend of mine in high school had a parrot. I think it was his older brother’s? It would call the dog constantly. But the poor dog didn’t realize it was the bird. He’d come running, sliding around out of control the way dogs often do, and then see no one was there. Who called me? Luckily for the dog the brother moved out after a year or two.
McColl34 Premium Member 3 months ago
“He even comes with a purple tie, the same color as the glitter . . . er, I mean, as your shirt!
Felicity Pearson Premium Member 3 months ago
I gasped out loud! Today has been the BEST day! Just the best!
WelshRat Premium Member 3 months ago
One’s Crackers. Or we thought she was anyhow.
Lily.spokescat 3 months ago
Ms Tidy just found the perfect housemate
cleehilllaw 3 months ago
So much for tidy. I’ve never met a neat bird.
Le'letha Premium Member 3 months ago
You tell her, Sophie’s Woman!
…wait, was the Tidy Woman always going to be Mrs. Tidy, or did the Orb name her and Georgia adopted that from us?
cleehilllaw 3 months ago
Are we going to get reports from Parrot News now?
Gloria Fleming 3 months ago
at first, i read it as “animal” crackers and thought of the Marx Bros movie and then Shirley Temple "singing animal crackers in my soup….. from the 1935 movie, Curly Top.
BarbaraKrooss 3 months ago
Hmmm…Oh Yeah…Squawk! Screech! (Sounds of fingernails scratcing a blackboard…)
What a perfect pet for Mrs. “We don’t like loud sounds or modern music.” Hmmm…I wonder if the reason Admiral Crackers has been unadoptable and in the shelter so long could have anything to do with the boatload of naughty-cal cusses in various languages that he picked up on his earlier seafaring days.
kgornick Premium Member 3 months ago
Oh, Sophie’s woman is an excellent matchmaker! And a gentle teacher.☺️
anneffa 3 months ago
Don’t they live for a really long time? He already has a bigger vocabulary than her husband.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 3 months ago
I don’t know, knowing Mrs. Tidy ( Georgia reads our remarks ?) She’ll have that parrot wearing diapers.
Gweedo -it's legal here- Murray 3 months ago
Aaaaawwwww !!!
Sue Ellen 3 months ago
NO! She’ll probably want to clip his wings so he won’t fly around the house dropping glitter bombs!
Lady Bri 3 months ago
I wonder if she’ll take him to bird shows since he craves attention? I still can’t believe she was going to subject poor shy Sophie to pageants! This parrot seems to be a “social creature” who doesn’t require “quiet nights in and little cheese plates”.
Pucky 3 months ago
That parrot sure is Admirable! (I know bad joke so sue me)
FreyjaRN Premium Member 3 months ago
The admiral even waved hello. Nice!
deojaideep aka Courage 3 months ago
Welcome to the BCN Universe Admiral Crackers!!
meowlin 3 months ago
I’d guessed it wouldn’t be a dog or a cat. I was thinking, maybe one of those ferrets…
Well, at least my guess rhymed.
Laurie Sefton Premium Member 3 months ago
I’ve been living with an Umbrella Cockatoo for the past 27 years. Macaws are the next size up from Cockatoos, and having a Cockatoo means you have a perpetual four year old with an air horn and a claw hammer! A Scarlet Macaw can open a Brazil Nut or a Walnut with their beak, which means you have to find them something more interesting to break than furniture legs—or your fingers. A parrot like Admiral Crackers is a serious investment of your time.
Georgia Dunn creator 3 months ago
Hello everyone!! I posted this in a thread above, but wanted to mention it as its own comment too. Much like how the readers called the July Bug “Jules” long enough that it felt like it was his name, watching readers embrace “Tidy Woman” as this character’s name did make my decision for me! You all named this character!
tacocat rules as an palindrome 3 months ago
hi
tacocat rules as an palindrome 3 months ago
we will see more of admiral crackers, I believe.
Anna-Tiger 3 months ago
Admiral Crackers, a therapy bird for Mrs. Tidy, to get rid of all her hang ups about tidyness and a quiet life. The attention parrots need when kept in isolation, i. e. without parrot company, the noise they make plus their untidy eating habbits should make him Mrs. Tidy’s ideal companion. Though, in all probability the poor thing is going to outlive her. Rumour has it that parrots are quite particular in their choice of partner. The Admiral seems quite taken by Mrs. Tidy, Mr Tidy, beware!
Ninette 3 months ago
Big bird, big poop. Small bird, inconsequential poop. Our conure is 24 years old. Medium poops but potty trained.
tewiv Premium Member 3 months ago
I love how Sophie is resting her paws on her Woman’s hands. So sweet! And then I love her joyous expression and paws in the air as Mrs. Tidy meets Adm. Crackers. Sophie knows a good match when she sees one, and the artist in her rejoices to see Mrs Tidy get some color into her life, as well as companionship. And Adm. Crackers won’t mind being in a cage or on a perch.
Gent 3 months ago
Ah yes of course. The perfect pet for birdbrains.
Robin Harwood 3 months ago
OK , Admiral, here’s an essential phrase you must learn and use.
“Mmm-hmmn”
Robin Harwood 3 months ago
But what happened to starfish squeaker? Has s/he been liberated?
I AM CARTOON LADY! 3 months ago
…and they lived yappily, ever after!
win.45mag 3 months ago
Named, no doubt, after his voracious appetite for crackers.
burke129529 3 months ago
OT – Glenda
artchick530 3 months ago
This may be a good fit for Mrs. Tidy. It appears she may be lonely and having an animal that can say more than “mmm-hmm” may be what she needs.
FrannieL Premium Member 3 months ago
Oh my gosh what a lovely parrot. My daughter has a rescue parrot, and he sings opera. I believe his former owner died and Lisa took him in along with the rest of her critters. The rest of her critters don’t mess with him, but they do interact. I need to get some stories from her and relay them to the orb.
crobinson019 3 months ago
I wonder if Admiral Crackers is one of those really salty parrots, full of “colorful epithets”
Willywise52 Premium Member 3 months ago
Polly wants…himself…?
T_Lexi 3 months ago
From Lord Pomegranate to Admiral Crackers… Well, what do you think Mrs. Tidy?
rs0204 Premium Member 3 months ago
Marie told me that parrots can live 40-60 years. That would be great for Mrs. Tidy. She wouldn’t have to lose another beloved pet so soon.
In other news, I have a rotten virus that is making me feel awful, I was even running a fever last night. The Doc said it wasn’t COVID or Flu; she checked for both because they are making the rounds in St. Louis.
Lady Alsace 3 months ago
I see that Tommy is roaming about interviewing, but Sophie is staying safely tucked in her Woman’s arms.
Katzen1415 3 months ago
The name is official! Hopefully Admiral Crackers is a good fit and they live happily ever after.
leftbehind004 3 months ago
I like that Tommy is still covering this news.
尺乇卂乚卂丂凵尺卂 ✔️ 3 months ago
EVERYONE, SHOW A SALUTE FOR ADMIRAL CRACKERS
Kitty Katz 3 months ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
Elvis-Anum: I just wanted to take a quick four-hour nap after tea. Now I’ll have to listen to Mallets Towards None band rehearsal.
Lupinium: But I thought you liked their music.
Elvis: Now when I’m trying to nap!
Beatrixia: The Papyrus Cat is in the library delivering some boxes. Would you mind lending a paw, Elvis?
Elvis: Sure. Might as well do something.
At the Palace Library
Elvis: Hi, Kat-Mandu. I see you have some boxes to deliver.
Kat-Mandu: Yes. It looks like we have some papyrus scrolls and inks here.
Elvis: Oh, good. I’ve been running low.
Kat: Where are all your apprentices?
Elvis: They’re all rehearsing Lupinium’s tumbling routine.
Kat: All for the Happy Healthy Hospital Pyramid.
Elvis: Yup. It’s a good cause.
Kat: Well, gotta go make my rounds. Thanks for the help with the boxes.
Sometime Later
Puckmosis: Anyone seen Elvis? I can’t find him anywhere.
Bea: Last I saw he was helping the Papyrus Cat with a box delivery.
Puck: I’ll go check in the library with all the impossibly tiny boxes.
Elvis: ZZZZZzzzzzz….
bonita.eley 3 months ago
No need to be lonely- lots of friends waiting!!
Ignatz Premium Member 3 months ago
When I first read this, I thought “Her name is actually Tidy? I must have missed that!” I thought it must have been mentioned before, the readers got it from the strip, and I was mistakenly assuming the readers came up with it.
It’s very cool that Georgia let the readers name her.
Charles & Susan Premium Member 3 months ago
And they lived happily ever after :)
Cassia 3 months ago
Admiral Crackers is not a stupe
He knows that Sophie spread some goop
Gosh oh gee but she had fun
Her gooey masterpiece? So well done!
Admiral Crackers is not Sophie
Tho’ he too can be quite untidy
When he has to go, well then “ploop”
Admiral Crackers? He gonna just poop
-Ray Henderson / Ted Koehler / Irving Caesar -Animal Crackers in My Soup
SusieB 3 months ago
Don’t get this at all. Mrs Tidy wants a cat not a parrot. Parrots are noisy, messy and live far longer than a cat. I am assuming she’s middle aged, and the bird could outlive her. Why not have her adopt a senior cat or other cat that’s been there awhile.
DeerOrchid Premium Member 3 months ago
Back in the early 2000s I helped with the Oregon Humane Society’s first large hoarding rescue – over 200 birds in a single family residence. Whoo, the smell was atrocious. Really hard on those birds. I fostered 5 African Grays and a couple of other parrots for quite a while. They are amazing creatures. They do indeed need lots of attention and they are certainly noisy. Messy, but controlled once I figured out the right setup. One bird that I followed post-adoption went to live with the owner of a DIY dog-wash business, and spent his days barking with the dogs and greeting people then travelled home with his people at night.
Jacob Mattingly 3 months ago
Tidy Woman now has her pet. Also I hope we see more of this fine chap.
ladykat 3 months ago
Mrs. Tidy looks quite taken with Admiral Crackers. This could be the start of something good.
azkfwecho Premium Member 3 months ago
The bird that Georgia drew (very accurately I might add) is a Scarlet Macaw. They are members of the parrot family and are conisidered a long-tailed parrot. They are a bird that has been wiped out in many areas due to being taken for the pet trade. Their conservation status is, however, of least concern. I recognized the species immediately due to Georgia’s excellent representation.
Kitty Katz 3 months ago
Human League: Human
Mrs. Tidy: Please, Ms Sophie understand, I meant no harm
I never meant to cause you hurt
Won’t you please forgive me?
I was missing my beloved puppy
I saw you and I thought you were alone
I should have realized that was not right
I now know you have a loving home.
…….
I’m only human
And I ask you to forgive
(I’m only) Human
I still have love to give.
…….
So many times I longed for comfort
The love that only a pet can give
Don’t think I meant you any harm
I just need a reason to believe
…….
I’m only human
And I ask you to forgive
Sophie: We can’t all be cats
(I’m only) Human
I still have love to give.
…….
Sophie: The things you did, I understand
It was something that happened, it wasn’t planned
I forgive you, and I’ve known this all the time
Not all of us were blessed to be feline
…….
I’m only human
And I ask you to forgive
Sophie: We can’t all be cats
(I’m only) Human
I still have love to give.
Code the Enforcer 3 months ago
Similar to Baretta’s bird Fred!! … (but … totally different).
Hopefully NOT like … Iago from Alladin !!! …
Space_cat 3 months ago
Richard visited yesterday for a goodbye lunch, our local BBQ was closed so a new Woodstock themed Cafe’ that had recently opened, across from the junkyard when I happened to desperately need a part from (that did not fix my car), so I’m “stranded” at home currently. Mr “Squirrelly Richard” the former being a nickname B gave him ages ago, that fits him like a glove. He is still on the fence, and, given his history of abandoning animals at shelters when they became “inconvenient” during the breakup of their marriage. I have little faith he will do the right thing. Barb is still haunted by the loss of her beloved cat “Cow”. We pressured him together, and I did so gently and with humorous anecdotes about moving with Cats on our way to pick up lunch. He wanted to pay us 200 a month to board Puddin’, but we lack the space, and don’t want to stress out Roy so soon after being sick.
mepowell 3 months ago
One thing’s certain, the parrot will give her more conversation than her husband does!
mousefumanchu Premium Member 3 months ago
Well, he will take almost constant attention. They like interaction.
anomalous4 3 months ago
OT: Life at Mom’s…
Cat food server 3 months ago
Any Wordle players? Today)s (excellent as always) strip will point you in the right direction.
SheMc 3 months ago
At least everyone’s happy for the time being!!!❤️❤️❤️
GKBOWOOD Premium Member 3 months ago
Considering her late favorite pet was named ‘Lord Pomegranate’- I bet ‘Admiral Crackers’ is going to be a winner!
One Serious Cat 3 months ago
“Mrs. Tidy, I’d like you to meet Admiral Crackers”
This could be the start of a beautiful friendship.
Said some guy in a hat from Catsablanca.
Which is a movie about a white cat of adventure who likes to wear a hat.
Red Bird 3 months ago
Hello, Admiral Crackers! I believe they will get along swimmingly.
Sue Ellen 3 months ago
I hope Burt will keep surveillance on the house to make sure Admiral Crackers is well taken care of. Maybe the mice can “drop in” to give Admiral Crackers a code word to let Destry know if he needs to escape. (When my best friend remarried after escaping an abusive first marriage, we came up with a code word she could use if she ever felt she was in danger again. Fortunately, she never had to use it.)
GSD Mom Premium Member 3 months ago
Admiral Crackers is a possibility, but even parrots need some time out of their cage to exercise and stretch their wings (even if their wings are clipped so they can’t fly). Also, parrots have extremely long lives (80 to 100 years for the large species); she will need to make provisions in her will to be sure Admiral Crackers is cared for throughout the rest of his life.
MoultonFamily 3 months ago
A parrot, especially one that has been at a shelter for a long time and very vocal and friendly is perfect for Tidy.
Daltongang Premium Member 3 months ago
Me thinks that this may turn into a case of Animal Crackers. Captain Spaulding will be needed to find Admiral Crackers when he flies the coupe.
Capt. Spaulding: Oh, Destry! Destry! Where are you? Turn on the lights.
Capt. Spaulding: Mrs. Tidy, did you lose that parrot again?
Granny Roberta 3 months ago
Admiral Cracker’s tie matches Tidy Woman’s shirt. And much of the remaining glitter!
Rebecka A 3 months ago
Haha, oh wow. I was about to comment on “Mrs Tidy” when I saw Georgia’s comment. So fun and sweet. And I love that the parrot has a tie <3
Aladar30 Premium Member 3 months ago
What a beautiful Ara Macao!
farnhazenbrep 3 months ago
Took me a while to get the “animal crackers” reference.
Fennec! at the Disco 3 months ago
This is going to be a VERY significant learning curve for the Tidy couple to adapt to taking care of a large parrot! I wonder will they be up to it?
But at least this time they will have expert advice. Much better than “Yay, we have a cat! Let’s stick her in a cage.”
(For my part, a bird in my very small home would be a hard No. Nope nope nope!)
Miss Mina 3 months ago
There’s truly a pet for everyone! 2024/04/11
willie_mctell 3 months ago
Sophie looks excited in panel 4.
hatfieldlady 3 months ago
ah his little tie is so cute!!!
metagalaxy1970 3 months ago
How did she get the glitter completely out of her hair?!
MoultonFamily 3 months ago
Commenter #1: I notice the parrot has a tie, with the cats doesn’t a tie usually relate to their collar color? Is the parrot wearing a collar. And I do acknowledge the parrot’s name is Admiral Crackers but it is easier to say parrot.
Gloria Fleming 3 months ago
I think this is the same parrot who had a damaged wing at the V.E.T.‘s office Aug 20, 2017 only he didn’t have a tie at the time. Pucky said “This bird flew through a rainbow”
scaeva Premium Member 3 months ago
So this is becoming a parroty … but I’m not quite sure of what …
tacocat rules as an palindrome 3 months ago
He shall become a reporter of the messes in TW’s house