Neurotic Owl

flapping vaguely downward through clouds of uncertainty on wings of existential dread

Author Archives: naralesser

And needs a fainting couch.

I don’t recall where I picked up ‘neurasthenic’ — doubtless a Victorian novel of some description, since it wasn’t one of the many ways I died playing Oregon Trail.  Typhoid, … Continue reading →

November 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Seriously, people. Don’t be dumbasses.

November 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

He’s a placekicker for the Squids. Wait, is that the right sport?

November 8, 2014 · 3 Comments

He is Groot?

November 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Ia, Shub-Neuroticoth!

November 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

She regrets nothing.

November 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

I’m ashamed of myself.

October 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

Brace yourselves. Language jokes are coming.

By which I mean more cartoons involving rhymes or slant rhymes or super loose slant rhymes if they still have the right rhythm in my head.  I’m on a kick, … Continue reading →

October 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

You won’t be able to unsee this.

You’re welcome.

October 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Opera: Sometimes I go just so I can say loge.

MPO’s love of saying words is heavily inspired by the brilliant Paget Brewster, who plays Sadie Doyle on The Thrilling Adventure Hour, and rolls out words in a way that … Continue reading →

October 28, 2014 · 2 Comments