I wouldn’t have done this kind of series of jokes even last year. Humor that centers around one of the characters literally getting drunk would have made me way to uncomfortable to pull off within the confines of a strip I consider “All ages”. But after a bit of consideration of not only to massive ammount of older cartoons I grew up on featuring cartoons getting blitzed (DUMBO for example.) but the context of WHO is getting drunk and decided to go with it. I felt that using a character that is largely an antagonist to tell these jokes made it a LITTLE safer.
But what it really comes down to, is my desire to push against my own, self-imposed rules and see how far i can take the strip without becoming overly vulgar and completely NON family friendly. That said, there is a LOT of humor at the expense of a Hangover to be had.
On a side note, I’m fully aware of the concept of “drunk tanks” for all-too human folks who have had a bit too much to drink. And this comment by Snuffles was intended to showcase his attitude towards humans. Like most anyone with a powerful prejudice, Snuffles tends to see societies FAVOR toward those he hates and oppression towards himself or the group he identifies with.
