Gordon Grounded in Reindeer Mutiny

NORTH POLE, Arctic Circle -- In alarming news, KNN has just learned that Professor Ebenezer Gordon, Chairman and Grand Poobah of Gordon Industries, Inc., has been placed under house arrest and confined to his North Pole complex by a contingent of heavily-antlered reindeer.

This latest incident brings to a head the bitter industrial dispute between Gordon's loss-making Santa Claus business and his reindeer. The squabble originated four years ago with Gordon outsourcing his logistics to Bajaj in a bid to check rising supply chain costs. The move was widely condemned at the time by both his reindeer and environmental groups.

In a conversation with Kahuna a few weeks ago, Gordon revealed that no progress was made in resolving the dispute and hinted that the situation could take a turn for the worse:

Kahuna (K): Ho ho ho!
Gordon (G): Ho ho ho!
K: Have you settled with your reindeer?
G: No, we are using Segways this year.
K: So, you've been grounded?
G: Indeed. We're in talks with Virgin Atlantic, though.
K: To what end?
G: Segways have a limited range you know X-(
K: Isn't it simpler to settle the industrial dispute with your reindeer? X-(
G: I'm also in talks with a venison supplier X-(
K: Have you added yourself to your list of coal recipients? X-(
G: Not yet.
K: The Reindeer Union may well arrange a stampede across your person.

A spokesdeer for the Reindeer Union confirmed reports that last-minute talks broke down over the contentious matter of Gordon's ballooning girth requiring the sleigh to be classified as heavy according to FAA regulations. The spokesdeer admitted that matters had also turned ugly during Rudolf's recent performance review leading to several derogatory postings on Facebook.

North Pole sources, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that an extraordinary general meeting of the Reindeer Union was in session. It is reliably understood that the reindeer will take matters into their own hooves and report back to work in time to make tonight's delivery run. However, this is expected to be minus Gordon, who will remain sequestered for the time being with a steady supply of donuts and cat videos.

On that festive note, we wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

PS: More of Scott Metzger's holiday cartoons are available on his website.

Tiger Lily

Tiger Lily (Copyright © B Kahuna 2011)

PANADURA, Sri Lanka -- The occupation of Kahuna's Lair continues on Christmas Eve. Here we see Tiger taking up space in a flower pot after breakfast, the incumbent plant notwithstanding.

Further occupation is expected over the holiday weekend. 

The Federation of Independent Cats

Tiger Tail (Copyright © 2011 B Kahuna)


Tiger (Copyright © 2011 B Kahuna)


Twigger (Copyright © 2011 B Kahuna)

PANADURA, Sri Lanka -- Members of the Federation of Independent Cats (FIC) posed for photographs recently during a breakfast meeting at Kahuna's Lair. Kahuna revealed that Tiger Tail, Tiger, Twigger and Smokey (not pictured) visit for meals daily and occupy His household appliances with impunity despite rumblings by household canine Rozzwell and evil glares by household feline Waffles.

Kahuna added that His oven was occupied by Tiger Tail last night and His washing machine was currently being occupied by Tiger. He denied suggestions that the Federation of Independent Cats was inaugurated to oppose the feline-infested Gordon Administration, but did not rule out airdropping catnip over Gordon's stronghold in Kendiliyaddapaluwa.

Many cats were fed in course of this production. 

Occupy Washing Machine

Occupy Washing Machine (Copyright © B Kahuna 2011)

Panadura, Sri Lanka -- Visiting feline Tiger continues his occupation of the washing machine in Kahuna's Lair during an energetic spin cycle, despite objections raised by household canine Rozzwell.

No felines were harmed during this production.  However, a tick found to be occupying Tiger's left ear was summarily evicted. 

The Way of the Kebab

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Way of the Kebab (Copyright © The Genie & B Kahuna 2011)

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- We're back after many moons and there's much to report. It was only last week that buffoonery of gastronomic proportions was cooked up at Kahuna's Lair, during an unusually tranquil meeting between Kahuna and the Genie.

Highly non-bogus kebabs were fabricated by Kahuna from teriyaki-marinated chicken, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, tomatoes and poly-chromatic bell peppers. Grilled to perfection, these were served with a potato salad whose protagonist was aided and abetted by a supporting cast of hard-boiled eggs, green peppers, onions, parsley, apple cider vinegar, sugar, mayonnaise, chili powder, salt and pepper.

The Genie, who insists on letting Kahuna do the heavy lifting, made himself useful with the camera, armed with as always, with a 50mm lens. There is no documented evidence of the kebabs after their stint in the oven as there was no dilly-dally tucking in.

This meal has been rated by the Genie to be NB-complete. On that mouth-watering note, we must bid you good night.