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The strip follows the adventures of Space Moose, an anthropomorphic, nihilistic, pansexual moose with asymmetrical eyes and a Star Trek uniform, as he violates every behavioral norm and societal taboo he can find. His roommates Marlo Smefner, Billy the Badger, and Bald Dwarf are often the accomplices or victims of his actions. The strip often focused on scatological or sexual themes and often seemed to delight in tweaking readers' sensibilities; as a result, Thrasher found himself in hot water on several occasions.
In February and March 1997, Space Moose ran for student council president and finished a close third with 1400 votes (only 11 votes behind the second place candidate). This led to changes being made in student union rules that would prevent any future "joke" candidate from actually winning an election. February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... March is the third month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ...
A book collection, Triumph of the Whim, was published privately, also in 1997. Most strips are available on the Space Moose web site.
