The Original Leaf Bandit at Work
on November 29, 2012
The Original Leaf Bandit at Work
As you may or may not know, Gorr is based on my own sweet pug, Pooj. I recently got some shots of him doing his leaf thing and I wanted to share them with you. Pooj loves to sniff, he will follow a scent no matter how far under the leaves he has to go. He roots around and sounds exactly like a pig with all his huffing and snorting. This is the exact behavior that inspired the Leaf Bandit, to give you an idea of how sometimes life imitates art imitates life.
I approve. Are you familiar with the webcomic “BattlePug”? I think you would like it 😀
I miss seeing autumn like that. The leaves up here in Alaska go from green to gone in about 2-3 weeks
“Green to gone” lol. That’s a very great expression, Llama. I can almost picture that in my mind! Autumn is like the leaves are making one last bid for colorful glory before they fade away. My fave time of year!
I can just hear “snort snort snort snort” in this pic.
Add a “Snoof” and a “Snrff” and a “Urrrnt, urrrnt, urrrnt” and you’ve got the whole soundtrack, Michael!
But does he rake too?
You sure do ask a lot from cartoon dogs!
What a great dog !!!
The half you can’t see is great, too!
That is too cute!
I just can’t make some of this stuff up, Bill!
Awesome! I haven’t seen the real-life Gorr. This looks like a scene straight out of your strip. Pooj looks great.
It’s good to surround yourself with comedy masters, like my little pug. He’s written quite a few of my strips!
Fantastic! the real Gorr! 🙂
Write who you know…
I can sure see Gorr similarities in Poo Mark, even his body shape is similar. Although I must admit that I normally don’t pay that much attention to poo. Great photo of Poo having fun.
Just to clarify, it’s Pooj, with a “j”. I get a lot of the physical properties of Gorr from him, especially the “lying on his back with his tongue hanging out” pose. Glad you like the photo, Tony!
Oh sorry Mark & Pooj. That’s the problem with my bad eyes I missed the J
It’s ok. He’s not much for words, as long as you bring a treat.
The Art of War? More like The Art of Gorr!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry I had to say it.
You are correct to say it with such Gorr-like gusto!
Awwweeee [smiffle]
As a fellow pug ownee, I’m sure you can sympathize!
OH. MY. GOD. A PUG!? GORR IS BASED OFF A PUG!? I LOVE GORR LIKE NOBODY’S BUSINESS! GORR IS MY HERO!
Very loosely based physically, but definitely based personality-wise, Jack. Pugs are natural clowns, not only from their funny faces, but also their funny ways. I’m guessing you have had some good pug experiences?
My hero! 🙂
The Yard Knight Returns!
Those leaves don’t stand a chance!
Millions of leaves, and only ONE Leaf Bandit? You may be right!
That is adorable!
Thanks, Will! Nice to hear from ya!