sentences:  From this point he is given to state his opinion on any situation, often in a comical manner, and his communications appear to be understood.Under Franquin's authorship, Spirou and Fantasio lose the ability to understand Spip, and when the Marsupilami joins the family, he also loses a great deal of attention but gains the perspective to feel ignored and underappreciated.In the shadow of his extraordinary fellow pet, he is less influential, although there are exceptions.