The thing I loved about the language gag is that it's a prime example of something that can be done only comics.
Oh - now that's a wonderful observation! And yes, you're absolutely right! It's great when a writer makes as full use of his medium as is possible. *loves comics too*

I adored the whole bit with the monkey fight going back and forth in the other room while Spike and Lorne talk.
Made of pure win! And such a perfect Spike-like way of 'helping' and the dialogue is delightful - "No, you uncorked this bottle of whine, let's drink."

Lorne was SO the perfect companion for this story.
Definitely - and also because he got very little attention on-screen.

And his swirly puppet eyes just kill me!
I swear they actually brim with tears! Urru is a *genius*. :)