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'Fowl Language Comics,' created by Brian Gordon, is a webcomic that, in a light, humorous way, explores the ups and downs of parenting and family life. The artist behind the series uses simple, expressive, human-like ducks and turns everyday situations into something both relatable and funny, capturing the joy and exhaustion that come with raising kids in a very honest way.

During one of our interviews, the artist shared that much of his humor comes from his own experiences as a parent, especially the constant juggling of work, life, and raising children, along with the self-doubt that often comes with it. Gordon originally set out to become a cartoonist from a young age, and today, he draws inspiration directly from his daily life with his kids. Now, without any further ado, scroll down and enjoy the most recent strips from the series.

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Funny family cartoon showing a parent duck secretly flipping off their kids

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    Relatable cartoon by Brian Gordon on getting kids to go to bed with playful dialogue

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tom Sawyer would approve - when he gets back from supervising the painting of that fence

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    Cartooning 101 comic by Brian Gordon with steps to draw a funny face and develop humor

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Mirror, mirror on the wall..." - I feel some of your pain but can't draw a card from a pack

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    How I resist food temptation cartoon showing a duck eating yogurt by Brian Gordon

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ... and overweight, but calm about it

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    Brian Gordon cartoon about giving valentines to friends and the meaning behind it in family life

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HR may not be impressed , though

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    Comic by Brian Gordon of a duck answering kid's questions humorously about fire hydrants and gravity

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, the science professors are still arguing about this - apparently it's rather complex...

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    Relatable family cartoon showing a duck overwhelmed by tasks from sunrise to night

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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I look at the mess. Plan out the most time-efficient way of separating it into simple operations. Draw up a GANTT chart. And then go to bed for the night. It's called "paralysis by analysis".

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    Father's Day present cartoon capturing the joy of parents getting time without kids

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    Cartoon duck and chick discussing puberty class in a humorous family comic by Brian Gordon

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    Mouse character in bed with duck reading a story by Brian Gordon in family cartoon

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excellent way to encourage a child to teach themselves to read ;-)

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    Cartoon comparing Spidey-sense and generalized anxiety disorder humorously

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only characters in movies have special powers. The rest of us are boring as $%^&

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    Advice for new parents cartoon by Brian Gordon showing a duck overwhelmed by baby's crying and questions

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    Premium     1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kids are a risky investment. Unpredictable delivery date. No user manual. No warranty.

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    Relatable cartoon about remembering a generous dog and cherishing happy family memories

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    Relatable family cartoon by Brian Gordon showing ducks discussing a complicated relationship humorously

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    Brian Gordon cartoon of ducks and kids quiet moment with dad surprised about peace and quiet

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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You'll know what they say, when parents are quiet, something is up. edit:spelling

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Follow on Google News

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    Comic strip about super powers including invisibility, x-ray vision, and cosmic power by Brian Gordon

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are many different ways of being objectionable ... apparently

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    Relatable cartoon by Brian Gordon showing humorous family life scientific method vs Christmas magic

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    But. Magic is delightful

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    Relatable family life cartoon about drinking wine in public versus at home by Brian Gordon

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    blow up the bag to get out the last easier.

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    Humorous Brian Gordon cartoon about jumping rope like a boxer with funny step guide

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's just skip this completely ...

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    Drinking before and after cartoon depicting humorous family life struggles

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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If "Súícídé is a permanent solution to a temporary problem" then getting drunk may be a "temporary solution to a permanent problem"

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    Comic of a parent duck giving a bill for chores after asking for help cutting the lawn

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    Relatable cartoon duck screaming about no voids in his crowded family house by Brian Gordon

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you scream into the void, the void screams back at you.

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    Relatable cartoon showing tantrums explained with a child duck screaming at a parent duck

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Valid threats are conditional on the behaviour of others

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    Relatable cartoon of a parent asking their kid for help with technology by Brian Gordon

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's embarrassing because my kid is also too old to understand the technology.

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    Cartoon by Brian Gordon showing parent surrounded by children crying while singing cartoons

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Pick a key and stay with it, Dad!"

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    Cartoon comparing kids and parent eating dinner after a snack with humorous dialogue

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Time passes at a different rate when you're young

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    Brian Gordon funny family cartoon debating the little drummer boy song humor

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not as noisy, though. That matters to the young ...

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    Duck listening to songs with earbuds, emotional when sad in Brian Gordon cartoon

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Emotion affects our listening as much s it affects our thinking. This is not a matter for unalloyed joy.

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    Cartoon by Brian Gordon announcing partnership with Tinyview app for new relatable family comics

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    Funny cartoon showing wet things that surprise you including water balloons and kids' bathroom by Brian Gordon

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