Step 6: Acquire loyal pet

Courtesy of Grant Snider from Incidental Comics:

[Original post here.]

Thanks (I think) to my sister Sarah for thinking of me when she saw this. I got a big kick of out it, but I'm specifically sharing this with you today because I have at last progressed to the sixth panel of this comic: Loyal pet.

We're bringing him home from the shelter today, so to be fair, there's no knowing just how loyal he is. But he is a consummate cuddlebug with lots of personality. I believe in him.

The folks at the shelter named him "Toast" because he came to them in a sealed toaster box with holes poked in the side. I want to rename him "Gandalf the Grey" but my girlfriend has doubts. Maybe she's right. It's been awhile since I read The Lord of the Rings, but I don't recall Gandalf nestling in to anyone's lap and purring.

What do you think? What would you name this guy? Bonus points if it's a literary reference.

Comments

[Meggie]

I actually would like to vote for the current working title of "Toast." As toast is awesome. Everyone loves toast. Ever make toast in a crowded house? Everyone comes down to the kitchen and says "ooooh you're making toast..." Toast rocks.

[Brandon]

Heh. Very good point. Also I can call him "Toasty!" in the Mortal Kombat II voice.