Tip and Nub began as just a pencil and eraser, but other characters soon interjected themselves into the cast. Here the notorious Bristles teaches Nib some French in a hotel room in Paris.

At some point a hole in a wall appeared and two mice came out. They have been a part of Tip and Nub ever since adding a layer of internal commentary. Some people refer to them as "The Greek Chorus."

My wife frequently misses the joke, and feels that if she doesn't get it, others won't either. Sometimes she even wants me to remove a post before Instagram or Facebook take it down. But that hasn't happened — yet.