Brian Gordon, the brilliant mind behind Fowl Language, knows exactly how to turn the chaos of parenting into punchlines. A former Hallmark cartoonist, Gordon launched Fowl Language as a way to cope with the rollercoaster of fatherhood—and ended up creating one of the internet’s most relatable comic strips. His work features anthropomorphic ducks (a fitting choice, considering life with kids often feels like paddling furiously beneath the surface) and delivers a steady stream of humor, sarcasm, and moments that hit way too close to home.

About the Artist Brian Gordon of Fowl Language

With a signature style that mixes wholesome visuals and hilariously honest commentary, Gordon has built a loyal fanbase. The comics explore everything from sleep deprivation and toddler tantrums to marriage, aging, and existential dread—all with a wink and a quack. His work is featured on GoComics and has led to multiple book deals, including Welcome to Parenting and Fowl Language: The Struggle Is Real. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at parenting only to laugh about it five minutes later, then you’ll love this collection of Gordon’s best, most brutally funny work.

#1 Holy Shovel Gratitude.

When your kid volunteers to do chores, it’s practically a miracle. In this strip, the dad duck is seen losing his mind—in a good way—because his kid just asked to shovel the driveway. Cue the internal panic to “not mess this up.” It’s the kind of parenting win that feels like spotting a unicorn in the wild.

#2 Puddle Joy vs. Expensive Regrets.

There’s nothing like watching your child splash in puddles to make you question your life choices. You could’ve skipped all those overpriced toys because, apparently, water on asphalt is where the fun’s at. Brian Gordon captures this reality with a perfect mix of joy and financial guilt.

#3 Running Late, Duck Edition

You thought you were bad at time management? Wait until kids are in the mix. This comic nails the relatable frustration of trying to be punctual while herding little tornadoes. Spoiler: you’ll always be late, but at least now you have a cute excuse.

#4 Fight Club for Siblings.

This one hilariously imagines the behind-the-scenes dialogue between bored siblings. “Wanna fight?” one asks, like it’s the most natural thing in the world. “Only if we cry,” comes the reply. It’s classic Fowl Language—raw, real, and laugh-out-loud funny for any parent of multiple kids.

#5 The Audacity of Kids.

After spending a whole day tending to children, the last thing you want to hear is your kid asking when they get to do what they want. This strip sums up every parent’s internal scream with perfect comedic timing. Welcome to life as the unpaid cruise director of your household.

#6 Secret Bedtime Checkups.

The dad duck gets caught doing a late-night check-in, but he plays it cool—sort of. This comic hits home for every parent who secretly makes sure their kids are breathing before bed but denies it when caught. It’s heartwarming, funny, and peak parental behavior.

#7 Gifted Torture Devices.

Someone gave your kid a noisy toy. Great. Now you’re stuck with sirens, buzzers, and wails 24/7. This comic cleverly contrasts what parents say (“Thanks!”) versus what they want to say. It’s a darkly funny nod to passive-aggressive gift-giving sabotage.

#8 The First Mistake.

Expecting parenting to be “a breeze” is the first sign you have no idea what’s coming. This comic delivers a genius punchline when the baby itself reacts skeptically from the womb. Yes, even babies know better.

#9 Sleep Is the Enemy.

In this panel, the kid declares that sleep is boring—and the parent’s exhausted face says it all. It’s a perfect summary of the parenting paradox: kids resist the very thing adults fantasize about daily.

#10 Wine Not?

Pre-kids, wine was for pairing with dinner. Post-kids, it’s survival juice. This side-by-side comparison captures the glamorous fall from grace in the funniest way possible. Who needs a wine glass when there’s a box?

#11 Playdate Evolution.

Playdates today are like scheduling a diplomatic summit. Back then? You wandered the neighborhood and hoped for the best. This comic nails the shift in parenting culture with sharp wit and nostalgia.

#12 Tech Support Time Loop.

Helping your parents with tech today means explaining what a cell phone is. Flash forward, and your kids are helping you jack into the Matrix. It’s an awesome glimpse at how the generational tech gap never really disappears—it just upgrades.

#13 Sibling Sentiment vs. Reality.

You try to inspire your kids with touching speeches about sibling love… while they’re actively trying to kill each other in the background. This split-frame comic perfectly captures the difference between parental hope and childhood chaos.

#14 The Bathroom Hunger Games.

There’s an emergency—but it doesn’t matter. When your house has one bathroom, it becomes survival of the fastest. Fowl Language uses the smallest room in the house for one of its biggest laughs.

#15 Broken or Boomer?

This comic dives into a universal modern crisis: Is the device broken, or have you become too old to understand it? That moment of techno-confusion is hilariously real, especially for parents trying to stay relevant.

#16 The Salad Delusion.

How you eat depends entirely on your energy levels. Well-rested you makes healthy choices. Tired you? You become a sugar-gobbling raccoon. It’s a hilarious insight into self-control (or lack thereof) from a perpetually sleep-deprived parent.

#17 Baby Bulletproof Love.

You’d do anything for your newborn—take a bullet, climb mountains, go without sleep. Fast forward a few years, and you’re too lazy to drive them to a friend’s house. This comic brilliantly contrasts new parent enthusiasm with seasoned parent exhaustion.

#18 The “S” Word Debate.

A misunderstanding about the “S” word leads to a classic parenting moment: thinking your kid said a curse word, only to find out it’s “stupid.” Then you realize you’ve probably said the real “S” word multiple times today. Oops.

#19 Cereal Dictator.

Dreams of your kid growing up to be a noble leader are crushed by breakfast-time tyranny. “Only I eat cereal!” screams the pint-sized tyrant. It’s a wonderfully absurd comic that mirrors real-life power struggles over the most trivial things.

#20 The New Morning Regrets.

Once upon a time, you woke up regretting parties and bad decisions. Now, it’s the dishes you forgot to clean. This comic wraps it up with a punchline that’s as sad as it is funny—because it’s true.

Summary

Witty Comics by Fowl Language delivers exactly what the title promises—clever, hilarious, and deeply relatable moments from the trenches of parenthood. Brian Gordon’s comics turn life’s frustrations into feel-good laughs, making us feel seen, understood, and just a little bit better about the chaos we call family. For more of his work, visit fowllanguagecomics.com or check out his collections on GoComics.