Bob the Squirrel
Encyclopedia
Bob the Squirrel is a comic strip
by Frank Page. Its name refers to the main character, a squirrel named Bob, who represents the strip's creator's consciousness. Because of this premise, Frank Page actually appears in the comic strip as one of the central characters.
The squirrel represents the cartoonist's inner voice... a voice that verbalizes everything that the cartoonist wants to say but is afraid to do so.
Page is not afraid to put real events from his life into the strip. Everything from divorce, emotional distress as well as life changing triumphs are all fair game.
. Bob met Frank one day at a park---Frank was under a tree drawing in his sketchbook--- Bob was in that tree on a limb trying to get a closer look at what Frank was sketching when he fell out. A friendship was born. Bob is Frank's connection to the outside world. He is the friend that Frank always wanted. And, he's cute too.
Frank - Frank is literally the creator of the strip. In the comic, he, like his real life counterpart, is a cartoonist just trying to make his way in the big cold world. He is an introvert that would rather draw at his board than go out and see the world... that little studio is his world.
Lezley - Lezley is a woman that Frank met at a local coffee house... one which Bob forced him to go to. She is a strong single mother who's always looking out for others before herself. Early on in her introduction to the strip, she was commonly referred to as "the Foofy Coffee Chick"--- because of her love of coffee with multiple ingredients. When she and Frank were introduced to each other--- Bob was the one who did all the talking. They are now boyfriend/girlfriend that have a deep connection.
Lauren - Lezley's daughter. A pint-sized bundle of energy. She loves animals---which is why she and Bob get along so well. But don't tell Bob that.
Lucy - Frank's brand new Jack Russell Terrier
. She was a birthday gift from Lezley to Frank. Lucy was a Humane Society rescue. She exhibits all the traits that make a Jack Russell and interesting dog to own. She's loud, energetic, mildly destructive and has an affinity for hunting small animals--- that last one makes life very interesting for Bob.
Lady - Lezley's Collie
. She's big and barks a lot. Lady passed away on May 10, 2011. The strips dealing with her death along with the other character's reactions began running on June 13, 2011.
Maggie - Yet another dog that was rescued. No one is really sure what breed she is...definitely Pug
mixed with something...
Izzy - Lezley's cat
. She's big and has an even bigger attitude. She has an aversion to being moved...that's why when transportation is necessary they have to suit her up Hannibal Lecter style...otherwise, blood will be shed.
Tommy - Lezley's other cat
. Adding a little more male hormone to the cast, Tommy is a 20-something pound cat that has eyes like Bambi. The only problem is that because he sleeps so much no one ever sees them.
Comic strip
A comic strip is a sequence of drawings arranged in interrelated panels to display brief humor or form a narrative, often serialized, with text in balloons and captions....
by Frank Page. Its name refers to the main character, a squirrel named Bob, who represents the strip's creator's consciousness. Because of this premise, Frank Page actually appears in the comic strip as one of the central characters.
The squirrel represents the cartoonist's inner voice... a voice that verbalizes everything that the cartoonist wants to say but is afraid to do so.
Page is not afraid to put real events from his life into the strip. Everything from divorce, emotional distress as well as life changing triumphs are all fair game.
Cast of Characters
Bob the Squirrel - Bob originally started out as a motown music loving squirrelSquirrel
Squirrels belong to a large family of small or medium-sized rodents called the Sciuridae. The family includes tree squirrels, ground squirrels, chipmunks, marmots , flying squirrels, and prairie dogs. Squirrels are indigenous to the Americas, Eurasia, and Africa and have been introduced to Australia...
. Bob met Frank one day at a park---Frank was under a tree drawing in his sketchbook--- Bob was in that tree on a limb trying to get a closer look at what Frank was sketching when he fell out. A friendship was born. Bob is Frank's connection to the outside world. He is the friend that Frank always wanted. And, he's cute too.
Frank - Frank is literally the creator of the strip. In the comic, he, like his real life counterpart, is a cartoonist just trying to make his way in the big cold world. He is an introvert that would rather draw at his board than go out and see the world... that little studio is his world.
Lezley - Lezley is a woman that Frank met at a local coffee house... one which Bob forced him to go to. She is a strong single mother who's always looking out for others before herself. Early on in her introduction to the strip, she was commonly referred to as "the Foofy Coffee Chick"--- because of her love of coffee with multiple ingredients. When she and Frank were introduced to each other--- Bob was the one who did all the talking. They are now boyfriend/girlfriend that have a deep connection.
Lauren - Lezley's daughter. A pint-sized bundle of energy. She loves animals---which is why she and Bob get along so well. But don't tell Bob that.
Lucy - Frank's brand new Jack Russell Terrier
Jack Russell Terrier
The Jack Russell terrier is a small terrier that has its origins in fox hunting. It is principally white-bodied smooth, rough or broken-coated which is commonly confused with the Parson Russell terrier and the Russell terrier with the term "Jack Russell" commonly misapplied to other small white...
. She was a birthday gift from Lezley to Frank. Lucy was a Humane Society rescue. She exhibits all the traits that make a Jack Russell and interesting dog to own. She's loud, energetic, mildly destructive and has an affinity for hunting small animals--- that last one makes life very interesting for Bob.
Lady - Lezley's Collie
Collie
The collie is a distinctive type of herding dog, including many related landraces and formal breeds. It originates in Scotland and Northern England. It is a medium-sized, fairly lightly built dog with a pointed snout, and many types have a distinctive white pattern over the shoulders. Collies...
. She's big and barks a lot. Lady passed away on May 10, 2011. The strips dealing with her death along with the other character's reactions began running on June 13, 2011.
Maggie - Yet another dog that was rescued. No one is really sure what breed she is...definitely Pug
Pug
The pug is a "toy" breed of dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, and a compact square body with well-developed muscle. They have been described as multum in parvo , referring to the pug's personality and...
mixed with something...
Izzy - Lezley's cat
Cat
The cat , also known as the domestic cat or housecat to distinguish it from other felids and felines, is a small, usually furry, domesticated, carnivorous mammal that is valued by humans for its companionship and for its ability to hunt vermin and household pests...
. She's big and has an even bigger attitude. She has an aversion to being moved...that's why when transportation is necessary they have to suit her up Hannibal Lecter style...otherwise, blood will be shed.
Tommy - Lezley's other cat
Cat
The cat , also known as the domestic cat or housecat to distinguish it from other felids and felines, is a small, usually furry, domesticated, carnivorous mammal that is valued by humans for its companionship and for its ability to hunt vermin and household pests...
. Adding a little more male hormone to the cast, Tommy is a 20-something pound cat that has eyes like Bambi. The only problem is that because he sleeps so much no one ever sees them.
Publications
Since making its debut in 2002, creator Frank Page has compiled a number of Bob the Squirrel book collections:- 2005 - sometimes a squirrel is just a squirrel
- 2005 - sunday bobs (collection of full color sunday panels)
- 2007 - tonsils aren't supposed to look like walnuts (collection of the year 2006 strips)
- 2008 - if mistakes are learning experiences, then i should have my doctorate (collection of the year 2007 strips)
- 2008 - they're fun to watch aren't they?
- 2009 - cookies for my inner demons
- 2010 - in bob we trust
- 2011 - it doesn't matter because you're probably not going to buy this book anyway