Carpe Diem

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'''''Carpe Diem''''' is a slice-of-life [[anthropomorphic]] [[webcomic]], written by [[Graveyard Greg]] and illustrated by various [[artist]]s. The story is a [[gay]]-themed drama following the lives of a network of friends at a gymnasium and elsewhere.

In May 2007 when the domain name for the website expired, Graveyard Greg announced that he would not be renewing it or continuing the comic. On 9 May 2007, Graveyard Greg commented that he might make the comic available again online.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/carpediemcomic/203411.html?thread=2273427#t2273427 comment in The Sudden End thread], 9 May 2007 post by Graveyard Greg to Carpe Diem LiveJournal community]</ref> On 12 May 2007, Graveyard Greg announced the Carpe Diem archives would return.<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/carpediemcomic/204522.html Mental Health Status], 12 May 2007 post by Graveyard Greg to Carpe Diem LiveJournal community.</ref> On August 13, 2007 Graveyard Greg announced that Carpe Diem would continue. <ref> [http://community.livejournal.com/carpediemcomic/210563.html The News], 13 August 2007 post by Graveyard Greg to Carpe Diem LiveJournal </ref>

Carpe Diem is currently available at Webcomics Nation. In September 2007, ''Carpe Diem Volume 1'' (containing the first four issues and the prequel in ''[[FurNation Magazine]]'' #6) was published through Lulu.com.

== Characters ==
[[Image:CarpeDiem10panel.png|right|frame|Cheryl plots the seduction of Josh with Jackie]]
==== Main characters ====
*'''Josh Gaudaen'''<ref>[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/graveyardgreg/carpediem/character.php?character_ID=1357 Josh Gaudaen character info page]. Retrieved 6 Aug 2007.</ref>, a slightly shy [[heterosexual]] [[giraffe]]. He is the only major straight character, and, because he associates with others who are mostly gay, and because of personality traits such as walking with a slight swish, and also being clean and built, he is frequently asked if he himself is gay- he is very assertive that he is not. He is Rodney's roomie, and he is the one who introduced him to Ken. First appearance: Carpe Diem Chapter 1: Optimism, Page 1.
*'''Kevin''', a self-absorbed, body-building [[tiger]]. He lives with Burt, unbeknownst to the others throughout most of the series' run. More importantly, he is also in a romantic relationship with Burt, and he is found to be cheating on him to both Nick and Nicole, who are married to each other, thus revealing that he is bisexual. First appearance: Carpe Diem Chapter 1: Optimism, Page 2.
*'''Burt MacPhearson'''<ref>[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/graveyardgreg/carpediem/character.php?character_ID=1358 Burt MacPhearson character info page]. Retrieved 6 Aug 2007.</ref>, a [[giant panda|panda]] weightlifter. He is Kevin's boyfriend, and also the ex-boyfriend of Trent, Josh's brother. First appearance: Carpe Diem Chapter 1: Optimism, Page 3.
*'''Rodney''', an overweight, computer-using [[cheetah (species)|cheetah]] who is gay<ref>[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/graveyardgreg/carpediem/series.php?view=archive&chapter=20218&mpe=1&fromwhich=21&direction=f ''Carpe Diem'', page 22 of Chapter 1: Optimism]. Retrieved 6 Aug 2007.</ref>. He is Josh's roomie- this is one of the main reasons that many are led to believe Josh is gay. His weight is also an issue to Kevin, and the two are at odds because of it. He is introduced to Ken by Josh, and the two begin dating. First appearance: Carpe Diem Chapter 1: Optimism, Page 10.
*'''Ken''', a bodybuilding [[rhinoceros|rhino]] who works in construction<ref>[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/graveyardgreg/carpediem/series.php?view=single&ID=74235 ''Carpe Diem'', Page 20 of Chapter 1: Optimism] Retrieved 26 Sept 2007</ref>. He attempts to get a date with Josh, assuming that Josh is gay, and instead is introduced to Rodney; and thereafter, they are dating. He is biracial- his mother is a rhino, and his father is a [[kangaroo]]. First appearance: Carpe Diem Chapter 1: Optimism, Page 1.
*'''Trent Gaudaen''', the older brother of Josh and former boyfriend of Burt<ref>[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/graveyardgreg/carpediem/series.php?view=single&ID=76692 ''Carpe Diem'', page 8 of Chapter 4: Lucid Dreaming]. Retrieved 26 Sept 2007</ref>. He came out as gay when Josh was young. He and Kevin are at odds- Kevin is always tense when Trent is around, assuming that he's trying to get Burt back. First appearance (in dream): Carpe Diem Chapter 4: Lucid Dreaming, Page 9. First appearance (outside of dream): Carpe Diem Chapter 4: Lucid Dreaming, Page 28.

=== Other characters ===
*'''Quetza''' a female [[armadillo]]<ref>[http://community.livejournal.com/carpediemcomic/35614.html Quetza], 22 September 2004 post by Graveyard Greg to Carpe Diem LiveJournal community.</ref> She used a Spanish word when talking to Burt.<ref>[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/graveyardgreg/carpediem/series.php?view=archive&chapter=20558&mpe=1&fromwhich=10&direction=f ''Carpe Diem'', page 11 of Chapter 3: Hurt]. Retrieved 8 Aug 2007.</ref> First appearance: ''Carpe Diem'' Chapter 1: Optimism<ref>[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/graveyardgreg/carpediem/series.php?view=archive&chapter=20218&mpe=1&fromwhich=7&direction=f ''Carpe Diem'', page 8 of Chapter 1: Optimism]</ref>, page 8.
*'''Nicole''', a female [[rabbit]] and wife of Nick. Was found to be cheating on him with Kevin.
*'''Nick''', a male [[fox]] and husband of Nicole. Was found to be cheating on her with Kevin.
*'''Rax''', a male [[rat]] who works at the gym and is training in powerlifting with Burt. First mentioned in Chapter 3: Hurt, Page 20<ref>[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/graveyardgreg/carpediem/series.php?view=single&ID=75958 ''Carpe Diem'', page 20 of Chapter 3: Hurt]</ref>. First appearance in Chapter 7: Preparations, page 13<ref>[http://www.webcomicsnation.com/graveyardgreg/carpediem/series.php?view=single&ID=79437 ''Carpe Diem'', page 13 of Chapter 7: Preparations]</ref>.
*'''Lanny''', an employee at the gym who is heard several time, but, as a running joke, is never seen.
*'''Keesha''', a lesbian [[elephant]] who is into bodybuilding and can supposedly bench press as much as Ken can.
*'''Regis''', a huge [[zebra]] who is a bouncer at the club Abydos. Also a cast member of the webcomic [[Profiles]]
*'''Chad''', a [[male]] [[meerkat]], one of Josh' friends.
*'''Jackie''', a female [[dog]], and Chad's girlfriend.
*'''Cheryl''', a female [[wolf]], and local stripper. Friend to Jackie.
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.carpediemcomic.com/ Carpe Diem home page]
* [http://www.webcomicsnation.com/graveyardgreg/carpediem/series.php Carpe Diem comic archives]
* [http://community.livejournal.com/carpediemcomic/ Carpe Diem community] on [[LiveJournal]]
* [http://nice.purrsia.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=83 The Carpe Diem Forum] on ''[[The Nice]]''
* [http://www.lulu.com/content/1144563 Carpe Diem at Lulu.com]

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