Matthew Inman dishes another helping of hilarity from his online comic
The Oatmeal in My Dog: The Paradox. After years of carefully observing
his own dog, Rambo, Inman follows his #1 New York Times best-selling
How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You, with this ode to the
furry, four-footed, tail-wagging bundle of love and unbridled energy
frequently dubbed man's best friend.
This eponymous comic became an instant hit when it went live on The
Oatmeal.com and was liked on Facebook by 700,000 fans. Now fans will
have a keepsake book of this comic to give and to keep.
In My Dog: The Paradox, Inman discusses the canine penchant for
rolling in horse droppings, chasing large animals four times their size,
and acting recklessly enthusiastic through the entirety of their
impulsive, lovable lives. Hilarious and heartfelt, My Dog: The Paradox
eloquently illustrates the complicated relationship between man and dog.
We will never know why dogs fear hair dryers, or being baited into
staring contests with cats, but as Inman explains, perhaps we love dogs
so much "because their lives aren't lengthy, logical, or deliberate, but
an explosive paradox composed of fur, teeth, and enthusiasm."