# so, bienville (me) started a Facebook webcomic called "Ollie the Oily Egret" **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 13, 2010, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bienville-me-started-a-facebook-webcomic-called-ollie-the-oily-egret/546590 "2010-07-13T20:41:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bienville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bienville-me-started-a-facebook-webcomic-called-ollie-the-oily-egret/546590/1 "2010-07-13T20:41:51Z")
Ollie is an Egret living in the wetlands of Louisiana. One day he gets covered in oil. Then the _real_ fun gets underway. Right now it only exists as a Facebook page, sorry to those of you not on Facebook. Chances are I may never take it beyond Facebook, as this is not a major career endeavor- nor is it a major lifelong passion triumphantly come to fruition. Just something I’ve done on a lark. If I keep committed to my “New Episode Every Week!” goal beyond as much as a month, I will have quite surprised myself. So, no major great shakes. Still, the curious among you- who happen to be on Facebook- can check it out. Episode 1 now available at the following link: [Ollie the Oily Egret](http://www.facebook.com/ollietheoilyegret) ---
**Author:** ![bienville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2010, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bienville-me-started-a-facebook-webcomic-called-ollie-the-oily-egret/546590/2 "2010-07-13T20:54:45Z")
Looks like you DON’T have to be on Facebook to see it 🙂 Just signed out of Facebook then connected to the page to find out what non-Facebookers would see. Turns out you can view it just fine. Follow the link then scroll down to the bottom right where it says “Photos”. Click on the album titled “Episode 1”, then click on the first panel to view it. Then, clicking on each picture will advance you to the next picture in the story. Looks like all of this works even if you’re not signed on to Facebook. ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2010, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bienville-me-started-a-facebook-webcomic-called-ollie-the-oily-egret/546590/3 "2010-07-14T07:03:39Z")
Any webcomic that uses the word ‘cloaca’ is good in my book. With that said, I can’t really make a judgment based on three panels. ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2010, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bienville-me-started-a-facebook-webcomic-called-ollie-the-oily-egret/546590/4 "2010-07-14T12:41:52Z")
Ollie the Oily Otter would have been more alliterative. ---
**Author:** ![bienville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2010, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bienville-me-started-a-facebook-webcomic-called-ollie-the-oily-egret/546590/5 "2010-07-14T15:37:38Z")
> [@Autolycus](#): > > Any webcomic that uses the word ‘cloaca’ is good in my book. With that said, I can’t really make a judgment based on three panels. Ah, you missed a panel, there’s four panels. If you’re just looking at the Wall you’ll only see three- standard Facebook Wall presentation of a new photo album (though, if you’re just looking at the Wall, I’m surprised you could read it). Click through to the album, then you can move through all four panels. Next week there will be a new episode, another four panels. Not that I’m anxious to be judged. **Hypno-Toad** , indeed “Ollie the Oily Otter” would have been more alliterative. I like alliteration just fine, but in moderation. Thanks for checking it out! (both of you) ---
**Author:** ![In\_Winnipeg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a8b319/32.png) [@In\_Winnipeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/In_Winnipeg)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2010, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bienville-me-started-a-facebook-webcomic-called-ollie-the-oily-egret/546590/6 "2010-07-14T15:52:16Z")
Looks promising. Go for it. ---
**Author:** ![Hypno-Toad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/b2d939/32.png) [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2010, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bienville-me-started-a-facebook-webcomic-called-ollie-the-oily-egret/546590/7 "2010-07-14T23:07:05Z")
> [@bienville](#): > > **Hypno-Toad** , indeed “Ollie the Oily Otter” would have been more alliterative. I like alliteration just fine, but in moderation. You didn’t try it, but you otter. ---
**Author:** ![bienville](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/4bbf92/32.png) [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2010, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bienville-me-started-a-facebook-webcomic-called-ollie-the-oily-egret/546590/8 "2010-08-10T14:54:24Z")
I will not annoyingly make continued attempts to vanity-bump this Thread. Just posting an update after having let a few episodes accumulate. I’m up to Episode 5 now. If discussion develops I’ll join the discussion, or if I’m called upon to respond I’ll respond- but you have my word: no repeated vanity-bumps. For each episode click on the first panel to view it. Then, clicking on each picture will advance you to the next picture in the story. [Episode 1](http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=19559&id=137229499635602&ref=mf) [Episode 2](http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20027&id=137229499635602&ref=mf) [Episode 3](http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20921&id=137229499635602&ref=mf) [Episode 4](http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=21343&id=137229499635602&ref=mf) [Episode 5](http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=319034&id=137229499635602) (single panel episode) Have fun. Thanks for taking an interest. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2010, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bienville-me-started-a-facebook-webcomic-called-ollie-the-oily-egret/546590/9 "2010-08-10T19:56:51Z")
I like it. Good potential.