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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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#1

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

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Lotekguy
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4 months ago

Who hasn't?

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

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

    #3

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

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

    #4

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

    ... and overweight, but calm about it

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    #5

    Cartoon comparing Spidey-sense and generalized anxiety disorder humorously

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

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

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    #6

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

    HR may not be impressed , though

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    #7

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

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

    #8

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

    I've heard that rumour ...

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    #9

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

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

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    #10

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

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    Talis
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    4 months ago

    And vice versa.

    #11

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

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    Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47)
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    4 months ago

    8`-(

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    #12

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

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    WindySwede
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    4 months ago (edited)

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

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    #13

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago (edited)

    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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    #14

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

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

    #15

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

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    Lotekguy
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    4 months ago

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

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

    #16

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

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    WindySwede
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    4 months ago

    "kvack?"

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    #17

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

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    AmyBcat
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    4 months ago

    But. Magic is delightful

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    #18

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

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    WindySwede
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    4 months ago

    blow up the bag to get out the last easier.

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    #19

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

    Let's just skip this completely ...

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    #20

    Drinking before and after cartoon depicting humorous family life struggles

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago (edited)

    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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    #21

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

    Valid threats are conditional on the behaviour of others

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    #22

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

    Duck. Bill. It figures.

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    #23

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

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

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    #24

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

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    David Paterson
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    4 months ago

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

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    #25

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

    "Yay, food" - XD

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    #26

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

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

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    #27

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

    Time passes at a different rate when you're young

    #28

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

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

    #29

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

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

    #30

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

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    Andrew Keir
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    4 months ago

    Fun happened, Daddy !