Fowl Language Comics by Brian Gordon A Comic Review of Hilarious Parental Truths Fowl Language comics by Brian Gordon are a brutally honest, laugh-out-loud take on the chaos and comedy of parenting. In this comic review, we dive into 20 of his most hilariously relatable panels that blend sarcasm, wit, and heartfelt moments—making every tired parent feel seen, heard, and slightly more sane.
Brian Gordon is the cartoonist behind Fowl Language, a wildly popular comic series that launched in 2013 and took the internet by storm. A former Hallmark artist, Gordon created the strip as an outlet for venting his parenting frustrations—giving rise to his signature duck characters who express everything from joy to existential dread. These anthropomorphic birds reflect real-life struggles with kids, aging, anxiety, and the occasional poop joke.
What sets Gordon apart is his ability to blend dark humor and emotional depth without sugar-coating anything. His comics are raw, real, and refreshingly foul-mouthed (pun intended). He’s released multiple books, gone viral on social media, and built a massive online following thanks to his uncanny ability to capture what modern parenthood really feels like. With colorful, expressive art and pitch-perfect timing, Brian Gordon’s ducks speak for stressed-out moms, tired dads, and every adult just trying to survive the chaos of daily life.
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1. Memory? What Memory?
Getting older sucks—but especially when you forget why you’re in the kitchen. This comic hilariously nails the experience of age creeping up on you… one forgotten word at a time. The child’s innocent question meets a hilariously tragic parental brain fog that hits too close to home.
2. Parenting or Bartending? Same Thing.
A tantruming duckling demanding cookies like a drunken bar customer? Yep. Gordon turns a typical parenting battle into a laugh-out-loud barroom scenario—complete with a tired parent acting like a bartender at last call. This one’s painfully accurate and brilliantly funny.
3. Mother’s Day, Just Leave Me Alone
At first, she wants to spend the day with the kids—until she pivots to desperately begging for alone time. This comic nails the bittersweet burnout that parents feel and captures the irony of how a “special day” still revolves around chaos.
4. A Long Day, A Brutal Punchline
After a full day of kid-wrangling, the parent finally collapses on the couch… only for the child to whine about never getting to do anything fun. The facial expression alone makes this an instant classic for every overworked parent.
5. Grateful… Until They Talk About It Nonstop
Sure, it’s sweet when your kid finds a passion. But Brian Gordon beautifully captures the double-edged sword of endless enthusiasm. That moment of peace when they finally stop talking? Bliss.
6. The Discipline Dilemma
In one of his most relatable parenting struggles, Gordon visualizes the classic angel vs. devil battle over grounding the kids. The idea of locking yourself indoors with your misbehaving kids? Nightmare fuel. Funny because it’s so real.
7. Reverse Psychology: Bedtime Edition
“I’m not sleepy!” becomes a chore invitation, which magically sends kids running to bed. The brilliance lies in its simplicity—Gordon turns a familiar parenting trick into a laugh-worthy lesson in creative manipulation.
8. The Impostor Duck Syndrome
This comic hits a little deeper, showcasing the internal monologue of self-doubt paired with outward coolness. It’s a clever spin on impostor syndrome and shows how adults often feel like they’re winging it—even when they’re not.
9. Superpower Veggies
Convincing your kid to eat broccoli is a superhuman feat. Here, a little duck thinks veggies grant invisibility—and the parent rolls with it. It’s whimsical, smart, and every parent’s dream loophole for healthy eating.
10. Seasonal Logic, Duckling Style
The snowman might not last in fall… so into the freezer he goes. This comic showcases a sweet mix of childhood logic and adult compromise. It’s oddly heartwarming and totally hilarious.
11. Still Checking Every Night
“What are you doing?” the kid asks. The parent stammers—caught in the act of making sure their child is still alive. It’s the sweetest kind of paranoia, and every parent reading this has done it.
12. Sweatpants Over Salad
A brilliant quarantine-themed gag, this angel-devil shoulder battle is Gordon at his best. Who needs kale when you have snacks and sweatpants? This comic is a snack-fueled rebellion and we’re here for it.
13. Scary Movie = Lifelong Trauma
The kids were fine during the movie… until the panic hits at bedtime. “What if the closet is filled with ghosts?!” This comic shows how one movie night can ruin sleep forever—hilariously illustrated, of course.
14. Hide-and-Seek for Lazy Parents
The parent’s plan? “Go hide! I’ll count to a million.” Brilliant. It’s the kind of reverse hustle only a worn-out parent could mastermind. Every panel screams “I need a nap.”
15. Inappropriate Movie Flashbacks
We’ve all shared a movie we loved as kids, only to be horrified by how much swearing we forgot. The comic’s expressions say it all—pure panic and nostalgia in one messy memory.
16. Thanks for the Invite (Don’t Wait Up)
This one’s for the friends without kids who wonder why you’re late or absent. “Crazy-late or never-showed-up” is the new RSVPing with toddlers. Sharp, funny, and way too true.
17. Raising a Future Lawyer
“Two bites” becomes a courtroom cross-examination. This duckling turns dinner into a legal debate—and the look on the parent’s face is priceless. Hilariously accurate and a little terrifying.
18. Fitness Class Dropout
Gordon brilliantly contrasts motivational voices vs. rebellious thoughts: “I’m a grown-ass man and you can’t tell me what to do.” It’s peak gym energy for every adult who hates being told to “push harder.”
19. The Best Kind of Partner
Burnt dinner? Doesn’t matter. This comic celebrates love and support in the face of self-loathing. “No one talks about the people I love like that!” It’s sweet, funny, and unexpectedly heartwarming.
20. Overthinking It, Always
Last but not least, the parent checks the kid’s room like it’s a SWAT mission. It’s that combination of neurotic love and late-night rituals that only parents truly understand. This one hits the emotional-funny sweet spot.
Final Thoughts: Ducks, Tantrums, and Emotional Truths
Brian Gordon’s Fowl Language comics don’t just make you laugh—they make you feel seen. These 20 panels showcase the highs, lows, and absurdities of parenting with raw humor and emotional honesty. Whether you’re knee-deep in diaper blowouts or dodging teenage sarcasm, Gordon’s ducks will keep you laughing through the madness.
Huge credit to Brian Gordon for creating this perfectly fowl—and perfectly relatable—universe. For more laughs, tantrums, and truths, be sure to check out Boredcomics.com and visit FowlLanguageComics.com.
