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If it was already acclaimed at launch, that's not applicable for Vindicated By History. The They Changed It Now It Sucks entry also just seems like random complaining.
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** Sometime around the late 2000s-early 2010s, the comic started struggling with punchlines and gags in response to the FleetingDemographic, with many fans saying that the comic is no longer funny anymore.
** Sometime around the late 2000s-early 2010s, the comic started struggling with punchlines and gags in response to the FleetingDemographic, with many fans saying that the comic is no longer funny anymore.
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* VindicatedByHistory: Even though ''Mutts'' has received acclaim and awards a few years after its initial release, it was pretty much ignored by the public during a time when the Internet was still relatively new. However, in 2003, ''Mutts'' gained popularity when its official website was created, receiving over 112 million hits (and 2.3M visitors) soon after its inception. While it did not beat its competitor, ''ComicStrip/{{Peanuts}}'', it continued strong for most of the 2000s until it was forgotten again around the start of TheNewTens. With the rise of social media sites such as ''Website/{{Facebook}}'' and ''Website/{{Twitter}}'', along with people discovering ''Mutts'' through ''Creator/{{PBS}}'''s ''Shelter Me'' series, it has earned a cult following that still remains active to this day.
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* VindicatedByHistory: Even though ''Mutts'' has received acclaim and awards a few years after its initial release, it was pretty much ignored by the public during a time when the Internet was still relatively new. However, in 2003, ''Mutts'' gained popularity when its official website was created, receiving over 112 million hits (and 2.3M visitors) soon after its inception. While it did not beat its competitor, ''ComicStrip/{{Peanuts}}'', it continued strong for most of the 2000s until it was forgotten again around the start of TheNewTens. With the rise of social media sites such as ''Website/{{Facebook}}'' and ''Website/{{Twitter}}'', along with people discovering ''Mutts'' through ''Creator/{{PBS}}'''s ''Shelter Me'' series, it has earned a cult following that still remains active to this day.
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* BrokenBase: While many praised ''Mutts'' for its messages, cute characters, and somewhat Retraux design, it has been criticized by many non-readers and cartoonists solely on its topics about veganism and spaying/neutering, with ''ComicStrip/PearlsBeforeSwine'' being a big example of this as it often made fun of the comic in a derogatory way.
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* BrokenBase: While many praised ''Mutts'' for its messages, cute characters, and somewhat Retraux {{Retraux}} design, it has been criticized by many non-readers and cartoonists solely on its topics about veganism and spaying/neutering, with ''ComicStrip/PearlsBeforeSwine'' being a big example of this as it often made fun of the comic in a derogatory way.
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* ViewerGenderConfusion: Many pets or animals seen, with some exceptions, lack TertiarySexualCharacteristics, something that the comic tries to avoid, leaving readers to rely on context clues or characters' speech.
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* HumansAreTheRealMonsters: Probably not intentional but some of the more {{Anvilicious}} moments may have this effect.
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* BrokenBase: While many praised ''Mutts'' for its messages, cute characters, and somewhat Retraux design, it has been criticized by many non-readers and cartoonists solely on its topics about veganism and spaying/neutering, with ''ComicStrip/PearlsBeforeSwine'' being a big example of this as it often made fun of the comic in a derogatory way.
** While Butchie becoming a vegan and its following storyline (a plan that WordOfGod had for a long time) made many readers happy, it was very displeasing with fans who had read the comic since the very beginning, believing the sudden change did not fit Butchie's character and personality.
** While Butchie becoming a vegan and its following storyline (a plan that WordOfGod had for a long time) made many readers happy, it was very displeasing with fans who had read the comic since the very beginning, believing the sudden change did not fit Butchie's character and personality.
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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks:
** Sometime around the late 2000s-early 2010s, the comic started struggling with punchlines and gags in response to the FleetingDemographic, with many fans saying that the comic is no longer funny anymore.
** Sometime around the late 2000s-early 2010s, the comic started struggling with punchlines and gags in response to the FleetingDemographic, with many fans saying that the comic is no longer funny anymore.
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* AccidentalInnuendo:
** In an early strip, Mooch recites the poem "The Owl and the Pussycat" to an actual owl, which includes the unfortunate line, "O lovely pussy! O pussy, my love, what a beautiful pussy you are!" It doesn't help that Mooch is a male.
** In an early strip, Mooch recites the poem "The Owl and the Pussycat" to an actual owl, which includes the unfortunate line, "O lovely pussy! O pussy, my love, what a beautiful pussy you are!" It doesn't help that Mooch is a male.
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** ''Mutts'' is quite popular with Spanish-speaking fans on the Internet, a fan going by the username, "[=GatoProspero=]" being a notable example.
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** ''Mutts'' is quite popular with Spanish-speaking fans on the Internet, a fan going by the username, "[=GatoProspero=]" "[=GatoProspero/Prospero=]" being a notable example.
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* HeartwarmingInHindsight: ''Mutts''' topics about animal rights and the environment has made many readers change because of it. After being a vegetarian in 1990, four years before ''Mutts'' debuted, [=McDonnell=] became a vegan in 2005.
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** ''Mutts'' is quite popular with Spanish-speaking fans on the Internet, a fan going by the username, "GatoProspero" being a notable example.
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** ''Mutts'' is quite popular with Spanish-speaking fans on the Internet, a fan going by the username, "GatoProspero" "[=GatoProspero=]" being a notable example.
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* HoYay: Mooch and Earl, considering the fact that they're almost always seen together and act rather affectionate towards one another. They have also kissed, usually in human fashion, each other on the cheek or on the head countless times. They have even given each other [[AffectionateNickname such nicknames]] (at least in the earlier strips) like "Moochie" and "Early", which they don't seem to mind at all.
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* HoYay: Mooch and Earl, considering the fact that they're almost always seen together and act rather affectionate towards one another. They have also kissed, kissed each other, usually in human fashion, each other on the cheek or on the head countless of times. They have even given each other [[AffectionateNickname such nicknames]] (at least in the earlier strips) like "Moochie" and "Early", which they don't seem to mind at all.
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* JustHereForGodzilla: The only reason why people even read ''Mutts'' today is to see Mooch do something crazy, say [[CatchPhrase "Yesh!"]], or just act like a cat, which happens much more often than one might think.
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* JustHereForGodzilla: The only reason why people even read ''Mutts'' today is to see Mooch do something act crazy, say [[CatchPhrase "Yesh!"]], or just act like a cat, which happens much more often than one might think.
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** Just about any local animal shelter or rescue group who happens upon ''Mutts'', often using their strips on their websites as a way to educate and inform customers.
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** Just about any local animal shelter or rescue group who happens upon ''Mutts'', often using their strips on their websites as a way to educate and inform customers.customers about adoption and fostering.
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** Bushy is pretty much the quiet sidekick to Doozy who follows her almost everywhere as opposed to being a friend. And seeing she was encouraging passersby to adopt at the animal shelter, she could have been repurposed to be an AnimalLover similar to Doozy and even volunteer at the shelter.
** Babycakes/Eubie, Doozy's baby brother, was added to the strip sometime after ''Bad Baby'', another work from [=McDonnell=], had ended its run, though he was conceived since before ''Mutts'' made its debut. Babycakes could have interacted more with Earl and Mooch and even understand them at some point, but he disappeared in 2002 for unknown reasons and hasn't been seen since.
** Babycakes/Eubie, Doozy's baby brother, was added to the strip sometime after ''Bad Baby'', another work from [=McDonnell=], had ended its run, though he was conceived since before ''Mutts'' made its debut. Babycakes could have interacted more with Earl and Mooch and even understand them at some point, but he disappeared in 2002 for unknown reasons and hasn't been seen since.
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** Crabby's son, despite only appearing in several strips.
* FanNickname: Crabby's son is sometimes nicknamed "Crabby Jr." by fans, due to his similarities to his father.
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** [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-072397/ This strip from 1997]] has Earl and Mooch meeting a ladybug, initially believing it to be a female but discovering that it's in fact a male (named Ralph). [[WesternAnimation/ABugsLife A year later]]...
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** [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-072397/ This strip from 1997]] has Earl and Mooch meeting a ladybug, initially believing it him to be a female but discovering that it's he's in fact a male (named Ralph). [[WesternAnimation/ABugsLife A year later]]...
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* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: While ''Mutts'' is not well known outside of its home country, it doesn't stop it from receiving fans every day worldwide.
** In 1999, five years after ''Mutts'' debuted in newspapers, the comic had a brief but notable popularity in Japan, due to many finding the artstyle and characters cute. It not only received its own action figures, but even a '''newspaper''' dedicated to nothing but the comic.
** ''Mutts'' is quite popular with Spanish-speaking fans on the Internet, a fan going by the username, "GatoProspero" being a notable example.
** In 1999, five years after ''Mutts'' debuted in newspapers, the comic had a brief but notable popularity in Japan, due to many finding the artstyle and characters cute. It not only received its own action figures, but even a '''newspaper''' dedicated to nothing but the comic.
** ''Mutts'' is quite popular with Spanish-speaking fans on the Internet, a fan going by the username, "GatoProspero" being a notable example.
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* PeripheryDemographic: While ''Mutts''' audience is seemingly targeted towards... pet owners, the majority of readers and fans are usually adult females, elderly women and cat lovers, which isn't surprising since most of them are only here for Mooch (see the Just Here for Godzilla example above).
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* PeripheryDemographic: While ''Mutts''' audience is seemingly targeted towards... pet owners, was created with everyone in mind, the majority of readers and fans are usually adult females, elderly women and cat lovers, which isn't surprising since most of them are only here for Mooch (see the Just Here for Godzilla example above).
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** Dr. Woo, the veterinarian, who is the ''only'' [[TokenMinority Asian]] in a comic that features majority-white humans. She appeared in a story arc in which Earl goes to the vet to get his teeth cleaned and a year later after her debut, is demoted to being Ozzie's girlfriend.
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** Dr. Woo, the veterinarian, who is the ''only'' [[TokenMinority Asian]] in a comic that features majority-white humans. She appeared in a story arc in which Earl goes to the vet to get his teeth cleaned and a year later after her debut, [[DemotedToSatelliteLoveInterest is demoted to being Ozzie's girlfriend.girlfriend]].
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** Dr. Woo, the veterinarian who is the ''only'' [[TokenMinority Asian]] in a comic that features majority-white humans. She appeared in a story arc in which Earl goes to the vet to get his teeth cleaned and a year later after her debut, is demoted to being Ozzie's girlfriend.
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** Dr. Woo, the veterinarian veterinarian, who is the ''only'' [[TokenMinority Asian]] in a comic that features majority-white humans. She appeared in a story arc in which Earl goes to the vet to get his teeth cleaned and a year later after her debut, is demoted to being Ozzie's girlfriend.
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** Dr. Woo, the veterinarian who is the ''only'' [[TokenMinority Asian]] in a comic that features majority-white humans. She appeared in a story arc in which Earl goes to the vet to get his teeth cleaned and a year later after her debut, is demoted to being Ozzie's girlfriend.
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** Sid. He was even advertised in the comic's early promotional material as being one of the main pets, along with Flip/Jilly. But because of the fact that he's in a fishbowl, stays in one place and is really only used for quick gags that require the characters to stay in one setting, he's often excluded in many illustrations and merchandise that feature the ''Mutts'' gang, even though fans had said they loved the character.
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* FoeYayShipping: Mooch and Noodles, even though they're frenemies at best.
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* FoeYayShipping: Mooch and Noodles, even though they're frenemies at best.they ''can'' be friendly sometimes.
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* PeripheryDemographic: While Mutts' main audience is targeted towards... pet owners, the majority of readers and fans are usually adult or elderly women, which is not surprising considering most of them are cat lovers.
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* PeripheryDemographic: While Mutts' main ''Mutts''' audience is seemingly targeted towards... pet owners, the majority of readers and fans are usually adult or females, elderly women, women and cat lovers, which is not isn't surprising considering since most of them are cat lovers.only here for Mooch (see the Just Here for Godzilla example above).
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** Even PETA adores the comic and has praised it for its themes and topics, which is understandable.
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** Even PETA adores the comic and has praised it for its various themes and topics, which is understandable.understandable considering they're an [[AnimalWrongsGroup animal rights organization]].
** Just about any local animal shelter or rescue group who happens upon ''Mutts'', often using their strips on their websites as a way to educate and inform customers.
** Just about any local animal shelter or rescue group who happens upon ''Mutts'', often using their strips on their websites as a way to educate and inform customers.
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*TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: Because of the primary focus of animals and less on humans, some are barely seen or removed as a result.
** Mr. Grey, who debuted in an arc in late 1996. His only purpose is to be Jules' owner, appear ''only'' when he is looking for Jules and nothing else, despite having good potential for the strip. In the early 2000s, he disappeared without warning, never to be seen again, which might explain why Doozy is now Jules's primary caretaker.
** Mr. Grey, who debuted in an arc in late 1996. His only purpose is to be Jules' owner, appear ''only'' when he is looking for Jules and nothing else, despite having good potential for the strip. In the early 2000s, he disappeared without warning, never to be seen again, which might explain why Doozy is now Jules's primary caretaker.
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** Ms. Lulu, the pet physic, has only appeared in a handful of strips but she is another character beloved by fans, thanks to her "accurate" descriptions of what the pets are saying.
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** Sourpuss, because of his similarites to [[ComicStrip/{{Garfield}} another famous comic cat]].
** Millie is extremely popular with older readers since [[KindheartedCatLover she's a cat person]] and the relationship between her and her husband Frank is relatable. In fact, the character herself is pretty relatable too.
** The various dogs and cats featured in the ''Shelter Stories'' strips. They even had an entire book dedicated to them!
** The various dogs and cats featured in the ''Shelter Stories'' strips. They even had an entire book dedicated to them!
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* HoYay: Mooch and Earl, considering the fact that they're almost always seen together and act rather affectionate towards one another. They have also kissed (usually in human fashion) each other on the cheek or on the head countless times.
** Woofie seems to love Mooch a lot and doesn't seem to mind chasing after him and giving him lots of wet kisses, much to the latter's dismay.
** Woofie seems to love Mooch a lot and doesn't seem to mind chasing after him and giving him lots of wet kisses, much to the latter's dismay.
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times. They have even given each other [[AffectionateNickname such nicknames]] (at least in the earlier strips) like "Moochie" and "Early", which they don't seem to mind at all.
** Woofie seems to love Mooch a lot anddoesn't seem to mind ''enjoys'' chasing after him and giving him lots of wet kisses, much to the latter's dismay.
** Woofie seems to love Mooch a lot and
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* FoeYayShipping: Mooch and Earl.
** Mooch and Noodles, despite the fact that they're frenemies at best.
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** Woofie seems to love Mooch a lot and doesn't seem to mind chasing after him and giving him lots of wet kisses, much to the latter's dismay.
** Woofie seems to love Mooch a lot and doesn't seem to mind chasing after him and giving him lots of wet kisses, much to the latter's dismay.
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* JustHereForGodzilla: The only reason why people even read ''Mutts'' today is to see Mooch do something crazy, say [[CatchPhrase "Yesh!"]], or just act like a cat, which happens much more often than one might think.
** Some also come specifically for the biannual ''Shelter Stories''.
** Some also come specifically for the biannual ''Shelter Stories''.
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** Guard Dog, representing the real-life guard dogs who more often than not are chained and left in bad conditions, is another popular character in the fandom. It's pretty easy to see why.
** Shtinky Puddin' (Jules), though not for the reasons you might expect.
** Despite appearing less often than the rest of the cast for obvious reasons, Sid the fish is adored for his cute design and his snarkiness.
** [[CheerfulChild Doozy]] is a cute girl that's quite popular with fans for her relationship with Guard Dog.
** Some people like Sourpuss's owner/Butchie's girlfriend for her overall cuteness and the way she interacts with Mooch and Earl, but especially Earl.
** Shtinky Puddin' (Jules), though not for the reasons you might expect.
** Despite appearing less often than the rest of the cast for obvious reasons, Sid the fish is adored for his cute design and his snarkiness.
** [[CheerfulChild Doozy]] is a cute girl that's quite popular with fans for her relationship with Guard Dog.
** Some people like Sourpuss's owner/Butchie's girlfriend for her overall cuteness and the way she interacts with Mooch and Earl, but especially Earl.
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** Mooch. Many readers love him for his eccentric, flamboyant personality and his infamous speech impediment. The fact that [[CuteKitten he is a cat]] also helps. According to the official ''Mutts'' website's Comic Strip Archive, he's even starred in more strips than Earl!
** Mooch. Many readers love him for his eccentric, flamboyant personality and his infamous speech impediment. The fact that [[CuteKitten he is a cat]] also helps. According to the official ''Mutts'' website's Comic Strip Archive, he's even starred in more strips than Earl!
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** This won't be the [[Series/{{Wishbone}} last]] [[WesternAnimation/{{TheSecretLifeOfPets}} time]] we get a talking Jack Russell Terrier as the main character.
** [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-072397/ This strip from 1997]] has Earl and Mooch meeting a ladybug, initially believing it to be a female but discovering that it's in fact a male (named Ralph). [[WesternAnimation/ABugsLife A year later]]...
** This won't be the [[Series/{{Wishbone}} last]] [[WesternAnimation/{{TheSecretLifeOfPets}} time]] we get a talking Jack Russell Terrier as the main character.
** [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-072397/ This strip from 1997]] has Earl and Mooch meeting a ladybug, initially believing it to be a female but discovering that it's in fact a male (named Ralph). [[WesternAnimation/ABugsLife A year later]]...
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*FoeYayShipping: Mooch and Earl.
** Mooch and Noodles, despite the fact that they're frenemies at best.
** Mooch and Noodles, despite the fact that they're frenemies at best.
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* PeripheryDemographic: While Mutts' main audience is targeted towards families and.. pet owners, the majority of readers and fans are usually adult or elderly women, which is not surprising considering most of them are cat lovers.
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* PeripheryDemographic: While Mutts' main audience is targeted towards families and..towards... pet owners, the majority of readers and fans are usually adult or elderly women, which is not surprising considering most of them are cat lovers.
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* CargoShip: Mooch and the Little Pink Sock.
* HilariousInHindsight: [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-072397/ This strip from 1997]] has Earl and Mooch meeting a ladybug, initially believing it to be a female but discovering that it's in fact a male (named Ralph). [[WesternAnimation/ABugsLife A yearlater]]...later]]...
* PeripheryDemographic: While Mutts' main audience is targeted towards families and.. pet owners, the majority of readers and fans are usually adult or elderly women, which is not surprising considering most of them are cat lovers.
** A surprising amount of preschoolers and teens (again female) love Mutts so much that the author has written several children's books just for them.
** Even PETA adores the comic and has praised it for its themes and topics, which is understandable.
* HilariousInHindsight: [[https://mutts.com/product/strip-072397/ This strip from 1997]] has Earl and Mooch meeting a ladybug, initially believing it to be a female but discovering that it's in fact a male (named Ralph). [[WesternAnimation/ABugsLife A year
* PeripheryDemographic: While Mutts' main audience is targeted towards families and.. pet owners, the majority of readers and fans are usually adult or elderly women, which is not surprising considering most of them are cat lovers.
** A surprising amount of preschoolers and teens (again female) love Mutts so much that the author has written several children's books just for them.
** Even PETA adores the comic and has praised it for its themes and topics, which is understandable.
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