Flavor of Love (11 Comments)Comments on:

By: Lillabet

Lillabet — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:36:52 +0000

Moose aren’t really a problem in the north of England, but I will bear their love of salt in mind for future reference.
Thanks for the enlightenment

By: Mark Ricketts

Mark Ricketts — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:55:11 +0000

Moose dig salt. It’s like candy to them. It’s like heroin! And the sad fact is, road salt is the prime reason you always hear about moose colliding into automobiles. If you see a moose warning sign along the highway, it’s probably because there’s a good collection of road salt nearby–so slow down. Hmm, this might make a good entry in Ranger Todd’s log…

By: Lillabet

Lillabet — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:10:49 +0000

I did find it funny – sorry wasn’t very clear in my confusion
What I didn’t get was why salt – wondered if it was a moose specific thing or whether it was just something you chose at random
Thanks for the explanation though
Not sure pole dancing should be an avenue you explore, but if you really feel that’s the way to go – you go for it

By: Mark Ricketts

Mark Ricketts — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:59:00 +0000

Thanks, N-G-G-S! And welcome to the park. Yessir re-bob, we’re pleased t’ have ya, don’t cha know.

(Not so good with the Minnesota speak, but I gave it a shot.)

By: NorthernGirlGoneSouth

NorthernGirlGoneSouth — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:05:47 +0000

It made a moose-sized difference when I took the time to view the history of the strip. Funky-funny and dry humor! The Minnesota part of me says, ”Worth reading? Yah betcha!” Well done…

By: Mark Ricketts

Mark Ricketts — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:35:16 +0000

Since fleen.com has compared Moose Mountain to Mark Trail, I might as well get all woodsy and sage-like on ya:

The Algonquian Indians were the original creators of the word “moose”. As it is with many things named by Indians, its plural is the same as the singular. This rule also works for other wildlife names that aren’t of Indian origin like “deer” and “mink”. However it is proper to refer to a gaggle/herd/flock of flirtatious young ladies as “minxes”.

As far as today’s strip goes, it never even occurred to me that we had already started swimming in a mire of continuity. Sheesh. Oh well, I’ve got a few big stories to tell, so I hope I don’t lose anybody. Better start up a “no reader left behind” program and provide link-ups to relevant strips.

Thanks all, especially Lillabet, you may have improved the site!

Keep on keepin’ me on my toes. And I promise to lay off exotic dancing.

By: jynksie

jynksie — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:55:37 +0000

I thought the gag was just fine actually! Since I’ve been following the comic, I know the mooses.. is it mooses? …maybe moose? Well, goose is geese, but I doubt moose is meese….ummm.. anyway, it makes sense if you read the past strips, but it is one of those strips that can’t stand alone I think.

…and that visual of you swinging around a pole half naked with money in your undies…. why would you do that to us? Why would you put such a visual in our Palinesque heads? (LOL)

By: Mark Ricketts

Mark Ricketts — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:17:09 +0000

Maybe it’s a “guy” thing.

By: VInce LoGreco

VInce LoGreco — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:06:58 +0000

I catch myself rambling alot too Mark. I found this really funny, without need of explanation.

By: Mark Ricketts

Mark Ricketts — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:11:34 +0000

Monty, as you know, suffers from brain damage which he incurred during a rutting–mating ritual where two bulls lock horns to impress cows–episode. Now, he mindlessly travels through life “number’n a hake” (that’s what the locals ’round here say when someone is downright stupid. However, I have no idea if the fish known as “hake” is any more empty-headed than a haddock, a trout or a salmon. Perhaps I should have said “number’n a pounded thumb”–more universal. But I digress.) Anyway, the joke lies in the fact that Mitzi and Monty are not on the same wavelength. She is concerned with lofty matters that concern love, devotion and a shared future with her dimwitted lover, while Monty can only seem to wrap his head around his desire for, uh, well…salt. Hope that helps. And if it doesn’t, please laugh out of pity for a poor cartoonist that’s starving for attention. Hopefully, a new joke will arrive soon that tickles your funnybone.

Much love,
your devoted strip artist (mostly cartoon strips. But I’ll do anything for cash, even if having money stuffed in my underwear for swirling half-naked around a pole on a stage seems a little degrading. Man, I’m really rambling today.),
Mark