http://www.bunnykiwi.com A webcomic about a Bunny and a Kiwi bird, created by Philip A. Werk en-us
That's the problem with new technology... There's just no social structure in place to teach how to use it civilly. So, of course, people default to their most basic state of rudeness... As you'll see in Butterscotch's video, some people have a real problem with that. Of course, some people are psychotically paranoid, too...]]> Philip A. Werk Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/166 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/166
It's true... Phone conversations are like battle. Your prepared voicemail is like your helmet... You hope you don't have to use it, but at least you've got it to fall back on. Amusing stories and conversation topics are your offensive weapon; your gun and ammo. Witty comebacks are your body armor, protecting you from the other person's fire. Don't forget to prepare a good excuse for getting off the phone... Sometimes you've got to know when to retreat... Good luck out there soldiers!]]> Philip A. Werk Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/165 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/165
For a bunny with extreme social anxiety, sometimes there's just no other way... Of course, drinking and flirting can have it's consequences, too. Maybe I'll need to make a comic about that someday... Maybe even one about drinking and flirting in church... For now, though, just enjoy taking pleasure in Butterscotch's sorrow.]]> Philip A. Werk Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/164 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/164
Special thanks go out to Mara for the inspiration for today's comic. She (and my mom) will be happy to know that I did actually clean my apartment this weekend! Maybe now that Peep's single again, the boys might find a reason to scrub their toilets... Or maybe not. Really, though, it all goes back to the old idea that the only reason men do or accomplish anything is to get women. I think there's some truth to that.]]> Philip A. Werk Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/163 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/163
Well, I guess this is it for Peep and Franz. I'll spare you the rest of their break-up talk, because, let's face it... Break-ups just aren't that funny. Masochistic Nazis are pretty funny, though. (At least I thought so...) Still, the visual of Franz in his S&M get-up is another thing I'll spare you...]]> Philip A. Werk Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/162 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/162
When it seems like she's turning down all your suggestions, you have to wonder... Is she making excuses or are you just not compatible? Either way, it's not good. At least Franz realized the problem on his own and didn't have to be told about it. Still, that's little consolation and he's pretty powerless about the whole situation. Maybe he'll find a humorous way to try and fix things... I hope so, because now I have to come up with one for the next comic...]]> Philip A. Werk Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/161 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/161
Lists. They can help you, or they can hurt you. That's what this comic is all about. It's deep... Think about it... I mean, aren't most things in life like that? They are both good and bad. They can be used for good or for evil. Seriously, though, this kind of thing could only happen to Mel. Of course, it didn't help that at the top of his list (in bold) was the title, "Sexual Positions to try with Charlotte! Giggity!"... This whole list thing is actually going somewhere, in case you were wondering. Tune in next time for the continuation of the story!]]> Philip A. Werk Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/160 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/160
Sorry that there was no comic earlier this week. I had several social obligations (along with some writer's block) that prevented me from making my regularly scheduled update. To make up for it, though, I made a double length strip for today! Hurray!

Who knows what drove Butterscotch into a suicidal depression. Maybe it was work; maybe it was relationships; maybe it was both... Fortunately, Mel is a true friend. Not only does he want to stop Butterscotch from killing himself; he also knows exactly how to do it. After all, we are talking about the bunny who tried to use Facebook to start a relationship... (In case you don't get it, you should know that Wikipedia can be edited at any time by anybody with a computer.) As an extra bonus, I think it's fun to note that the Nazi is the least dissatisfied with his life. Why don't you ponder that...]]> Philip A. Werk Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/159 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/159
This is seriously a problem that I've always had with The Netherlands. No offense to the Dutch, of course. I'm sure that they have a great country, but seriously... Couldn't you call yourselves Netherlanders or something like that? A little research reveals that Holland is actually only a couple of the provinces that make up The Netherlands. Who knew?!? On a totally random note, they had kiwi fruit at King's (the Chinese buffet by work) this week. Hurrah for triple entendres! A fruit; a bird; a person; I give you the kiwi!]]> Philip A. Werk Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/158 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/158
That was like 3 weeks ago! Wow! If you haven't noticed, Butterscotch (and I) are fond of turning around common expressions for comical effect. There's just something enjoyable about mocking language and these strange expressions that people use. Of course, Mel doesn't see it as a joke... You can hear him rant about Butterscotch's "assault" on him in the video. Count yourself lucky that it's not his "Idol" audition tape...]]> Philip A. Werk Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/157 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/157
This comic is based on a real license plate! I have to admit that it wasn't actually on an Escalade. I did see it on the east end of Lake Street, though, so you never know... Vanity license plates can be a puzzle sometimes. I mean, what else could it stand for? I spent awhile trying to come up with alternatives for the comic, but the best I could do was "Trump You, Grandma!" So yeah... Instead you get a strip and video about racism...]]> Philip A. Werk Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/156 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/156
It's funny because it's true! I don't own a blender, and I was too lazy to clean the grounds out of my coffee grinder! As it turns out, the bottom of a coffee grinder is an effective tool for crushing ice, though a messy one... Caipirinhas are delicious, though, and worth the effort. Now if only I could find a decent cachaça 'round these parts... ]]> Philip A. Werk Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/155 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/155
Well, I told you it wouldn't last long... It's a shame that Butterscotch has no sense of relationship etiquette. Perhaps someday he'll learn. That is, if he can hang on to a girl long enough to actually learn from her... Of course, Butterscotch sees it a different way. Between this and the Facebook proposal, he sees himself as a pioneer in a brave new world of technology. Check out the video to hear him talk about it...]]> Philip A. Werk Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/154 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/154
True story. Almost... I didn't write "Don't kill it", but I do always have trouble coming up with little sayings to write with my signature. In high school, I didn't even bother. If someone asked me to sign their yearbook, I just gave them my autograph. Maybe I just have a problem putting my emotions into words. At least I'm not alone in that. It seems to be a general thing with guys. That's why I love the Achewood suggestion of signing a card by drawing your favorite Maglite...]]> Philip A. Werk Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/153 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/153
So the last part of this strip is obviously (hopefully) a reference to the classic Seinfeld quote. George wants to say "I love you" to his girlfriend, but is worried that she won't say it back. Jerry warns him that if she doesn't return it, it'll be "a big Matzo ball hanging out there". I'm particularly interested by the second panel, though, and all the cutesy little ways people will come up with to get around saying it. "luv" is another one, but doesn't really lend itself well to dialogue. Apparently Butterscotch is back on the horse after his recent Facebook debacle, so props to him. (I wouldn't expect it to last too long, though, if history is any indication...)]]> Philip A. Werk Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/152 http://www.bunnykiwi.com/show/152