Castela always seemed to be an “old soul”, probably picked up cuss words from the people who tended her in the nursery before she was developed enough to be ambulatory, and placed in the care of Mr. Meadows and Atsali at the paranormal ophanage.
It has been a bit jarring to see Castela swearing so much recently, especially dropping the F-bombs. I don’t recall her swearing so much before her recent growth spurt, and it kinda breaks the 4th wall for me, even more than kids talking intellectually way beyond their years in other strips. I really wish Paul would curb that language in her and some of the other characters, and reserve that language for major situations if at all. The art is still top notch, and the characters are still endearing, but I miss the over-arching story-lines and positive messages he’s had over the years. I don’t mind a bit of meandering or smaller humorous updates, but the strength of this webcomic was always the mysteries and stories he told, and I really miss that.
Seems pretty realistic to me. I was one of those goody-two-shoes little kids but, when I reached the age where I thought I was grown up, I’d cuss with more enthusiasm than precision. After a couple years, I realized I was amusing more than impressing and grew out of it. Now I say shit like that only when it’s absolutely fucking necessary
The whole point of coming to this canyon was to allow Castela to vent her emotions. Why would Bud get upset when she vents them verbally as well as physically?
Really kinda ehh to see everyone so cool with this kid swearing around them. “Old soul” or not, no one in any community is going to actively want to be around someone with no filter
Actually, if I was right there, I’d be smacking her about the ears and hairline, even if only figuratively, about here use of profanity. With that in mind, there has been mention of ‘they used to keep correcting her and eventually just got tired and gave up over years and years…’. Not saying it’s Canon, but it’s kinda making sense…
Unklas’ Bud wants to emphasize the Positive.
Castela, our dear, dear Tumbleweed, she of the Earthy-Profanity, is all about the personal drama as she experiences it…
Yeah, she ruined her new boots.
Maybe Bud can materialize a new pair?
Bit young to be talking like that…
Castela always seemed to be an “old soul”, probably picked up cuss words from the people who tended her in the nursery before she was developed enough to be ambulatory, and placed in the care of Mr. Meadows and Atsali at the paranormal ophanage.
Yeah she’s had the pottey mouth since 6, but back then they were trying to curb it. It’s been three years, they’ve all given up at this point.
Of course she has potty mouth.
She sleeps in a pot.
They’re never too young 😉 Loved that little bikini a few days back.
I wonder if the lady who designs/forges Monica’s brassiers know a good cobbler?
to be honest I was pissed off about my ruined boot the moment I stabbed myself in the foot with a pitchfork, breaking ice off the road.
Well yeah. Feet heal. Boots don’t.
😅😅😅
Can understand Pickles’ emotional pain, and Bud probably does as well, and trying to divert it (but failing)
It has been a bit jarring to see Castela swearing so much recently, especially dropping the F-bombs. I don’t recall her swearing so much before her recent growth spurt, and it kinda breaks the 4th wall for me, even more than kids talking intellectually way beyond their years in other strips. I really wish Paul would curb that language in her and some of the other characters, and reserve that language for major situations if at all. The art is still top notch, and the characters are still endearing, but I miss the over-arching story-lines and positive messages he’s had over the years. I don’t mind a bit of meandering or smaller humorous updates, but the strength of this webcomic was always the mysteries and stories he told, and I really miss that.
Seems pretty realistic to me. I was one of those goody-two-shoes little kids but, when I reached the age where I thought I was grown up, I’d cuss with more enthusiasm than precision. After a couple years, I realized I was amusing more than impressing and grew out of it. Now I say shit like that only when it’s absolutely fucking necessary
The whole point of coming to this canyon was to allow Castela to vent her emotions. Why would Bud get upset when she vents them verbally as well as physically?
This is the venting canyon. You’re allowed to fucking swear all you goddamn want here.
#priorities
Let’s talk language, Castela.
Sounds like Castella needs to see if she can arrange to talk to Vulcan about some boots!
I don’t recall mention of Vulcan/Hephaestus. Perhaps he got caught beyond the Grid when it closed.
Three months? Castela girl, be glad you didn’t buy a pair of high heel fashion boots; mine almost touched $200!
Be glad you don’t have to buy men’s moots. A pair of regular lace up boots cost me nearly $200.
Men’s boots. I don’t buy moots very often.
The point is moot.
Uh, it’s actually “moo”, not “moot”. You know. Like a cow’s opinion. It’s “moo”.
Did you know “moot” means “disputed,” not “irrelevant”?
Really kinda ehh to see everyone so cool with this kid swearing around them. “Old soul” or not, no one in any community is going to actively want to be around someone with no filter
Actually, if I was right there, I’d be smacking her about the ears and hairline, even if only figuratively, about here use of profanity. With that in mind, there has been mention of ‘they used to keep correcting her and eventually just got tired and gave up over years and years…’. Not saying it’s Canon, but it’s kinda making sense…
Unklas’ Bud wants to emphasize the Positive.
Castela, our dear, dear Tumbleweed, she of the Earthy-Profanity, is all about the personal drama as she experiences it…
I don’t think Bud understands what a major deal the loss is to a child. She probably doesn’t have much experience with children.
Well, not being one for several thousand years, not counting the multiple restarts
Um, language!!!