Hey, we're back! We're sorry we were absent for a lot of 2023. If you relied on us for little slices of escapism we're especially sorry. We've got a few strips queued up, and hope to have 1 per week ish.
This is a mix of Australia Day on the 26th and National Bird Day on the 5th. I'm told England, while on holiday in Australia, is a huge fan of waking up and listening to Australia's birds.
You definitely were missed and I'm glad you're back.
I think for February holidays, I have to vote for Brazilian Carnival (9 Feb) and Army Day in North Korea (8 Feb). Seems like a good mix of joy & doom.
I have parrots. Every day is Bird Day, and starts with a resounding chorus of "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" from the macaw, then the mooching from the macaw and the grey.
I will forever find Australia’s depiction here hilarious because he’s depicted as a white guy son of England. Completely ignoring the First Nations people.
The fact that it’s referencing Australia Day, which is these days at least 50% about the First Nations people who also call it “Invasion Day” because that’s when the first fleet of European Settlers arrived makes it doubly hilarious.
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