The Comedy of Tin Tin (Week 4)

Hergé's genius is unmatched, the Tin Tin comic franchise has been so successful because of the unique characters and their personality which take the readers on fun dangerous adventures. Yet somehow there is always a well balanced diet between drama and comedy, these unique moments are what keep the journey light and fun. 

Reading Tin Tin in Tibet I found myself laughing out loud on certain moments. It should be noted that what makes these funny is set up of the joke, and the pay off (the reaction of the character, according to his unique personality.) Personally, I think Captain Haddock and Snowy are the comedic reliefs of the story, and its their experience that make it so enjoyable. This particular adventure wouldn't be what it is without moments such as :

When Captain Haddock smacked himself in the face with boots...

Or when he was so tired not even alcohol could help him...

Or when his beard got stuck on a zipper...

Or when he blew the sacred horn inappropriately...

Or when he scared a Yeti away with his temper...

Or when he smacked a monk in the face...

But hands down the best moments are when Snowy gives in to temptation, his Devil side makes his Angel side cry, and he gets drunk.