A sonic boom has nothing on Oscar. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: They say the loudest sound was Krakatoa erupted. They obviously haven’t heard Oscar when he wants out in the morning.

I am a rock. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: In the United Kingdom and Ireland they measure people’s weight in stones, but in our case they would have to use gravel. 

Perhaps something light like Quantum Field Theory. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: All you ever talk about is politics and religion. Why can’t you say things like, “Polly wants a cracker.”, Like a normal parrot? 

No rest for the wicked. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones Caption Oscar sleeps like a baby. Unfortunately, it’s like a baby with colic. 

A sign of distinction. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: Don’t worry, the sign makes it easier to get Oscar to go into his cage. 

Big daddy watching. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: I don’t care how you frame it. I still think it’s an invasion of my privacy. Especially when you post the video to social media. 

Actually it was Sergeant Preston's horse, but close enough. Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: Most people are named after a relative or a famous person, but in Dad‘s case he was named after the family dog. 

An aquatic point of view. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption, I don’t see what you have to kvetch about. At least you don’t have to live in a bowl. 

Fecal placement problem. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Capture: First of all, they proved long ago that poop doesn’t cure baldness. Second of all, it was crocodile dung, not parrot poo.  Thought balloon: How do you know for sure unless you try it? 

I’m not a morning person. So sue me. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: Listen, if you wanted, bright eyed and bushy tailed, you should’ve gotten a squirrel. 

A carton cannibal’s dream. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: That’s the last time I’m taking Oscar to the big box store. He saw the big boxes and went totally berserk.

Unsatiated by rhetorical rations. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: That’s interesting, and it may be food for thought, but I still want an anchovy pizza. 

Seaside set-to. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: Whatever you do, don’t try to steal the little green guy’s pizza. He has a really bad attitude. 

Luring scam confusion. An Oscar cartoon by by Rex A. Jones. Caption: Mom said somebody has been phishing with dad. Since when do vegans fish? 

Feeling the burn. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: That must have been a firebreathing dragonfly.

Ain’t no sunshine when they’re gone. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: How can it possibly be a Happy Meal if it doesn’t contain anchovies?

Cosmetic stuffing. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. First balloon: Wow! Madeline looks great. Did she get a face lift? Second balloon: Taxidermy,

It’s my nosh and I’ll bite if I want to. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: Well, and anchovy pizza may not be good for me, but my not getting one won’t be good for you. 

When do we want it? We want it now! An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: Okay, I can believe it’s anchovy pizza day, but I don’t believe there’s an anchovy pizza month or year for that matter. 

Doing what comes naturally. An Oscar tattoo by Rex A. Jones.  Caption: Oscar, why must you chew on my antiques all the time? Balloon: I take it that is a hypothetical question. 

Enough with the one liners. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones.  Caption: It’s always the same thing. “Who’s a good boy?” “Pretty bird.” “Step up!” “Come here!” Why can’t we for once, have a meaningful conversation? 

What, you can’t see the ribbon? An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones.  Caption: I realize that we all look alike to you, but would you kindly quit calling me a good boy. I’m a girl for goodness sake! 

Building materials query. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: Wow, that’s really impressive, but our chop sticks up too cold. 

Cage advice. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: To get ahead in life you have to think outside the cage. 

Now this time with feeling. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: It doesn’t matter what I do, it’s always “good boy.” It’s never, “brilliant,” “marvelous,” “fantastic!”

Posterior lumps dispute. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: I am not going to tell you again. Stop, calling my eggs, “butt nuggets!”

Shrubbery barely covers it. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: With the Smedley’s every day is Garden Naked Day. Thank goodness for bushes.

Egocentric universe. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: Oscar said my book on the solar system is incorrect. The solar system is neither geocentric nor heliocentric, but it’s oscarcentric. Please like, comment, share, subscribe.

Vampire batty delivery. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: I know you’re a fruitarian, but could you just once say, “I vant to suck your blood!”?  Please like, comment, share, and subscribe. 

Caught on a technicality. An Oscar cartoon by Rex A. Jones. Caption: Sheridan claims to be his mother‘s favorite son. The thing is, he’s an only child. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe.