Comic Strip Megathread XVII: I have a special recipe (cackle-cackle)

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Slammy: Mar 30, 2011; Great speech.
PPHPFT!!

Midsummer Day Dreams(click for huge) That's 700 of 820 folks.

And He Did. (January, 1917)

Outbursts of Everett True (March, 1917)

Doings of the Duffs. (December, 1918, click for big)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustard_plaster

Fritzi Ritz (November, 1922, click for big)

The Gay Thirties (November, 1935, click for big))

They'll Do It Every Time (November, 1940, click for big)

Dick Tracy (March, 1941, click for big)

Mopsy (April, 1941)

Archie (April, 1956, click for big)

Marmaduke (July, 1959)

Mr. Tweedy (August, 1970, click for big)

Feiffer (1974, click for big)

Andy Capp (January, 1972, click for big)

Wee Pals (March, 1972, click for big)

# ? Aug 23, 2017 01:15

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# ? May 14, 2024 14:30

Good Listener: Sep 2, 2006; Ask me about moons
Fact #1 The Moon is really cool

catlord posted:

The captain in Star Trek: Discovery is a woman. Man, remember that loving weird Intelligent Life where Gwen turned into the ship from Discovery?

Oh ok thanks. I legit know nothing about the new one so I wasn't sure what the heck she was talking about.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 02:11

Sweaty IT Nerd: Jul 13, 2007

Green Intern posted:

How did he pull that out of Pierce without bending it?

It might have been floating free in his hair.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 02:49

Julet Esqu: May 6, 2007

Everybody in Intelligent Life is an unashamed nerd except for the jock. When people in this strip complain that nobody gets them, maaaaan, or gush about some small sliver of recognition from the mainstream, or gloat about how special they are because they're so rare, I get the same feeling I do from American Christians who claim to be persecuted.

This is a punchline, apparently.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 02:58

Selachian: Oct 9, 2012

Julet Esqu posted:

Everybody in Intelligent Life is an unashamed nerd except for the jock. When people in this strip complain that nobody gets them, maaaaan, or gush about some small sliver of recognition from the mainstream, or gloat about how special they are because they're so rare, I get the same feeling I do from American Christians who claim to be persecuted.

Not to mention that Intelligent Life thinks that stuff like Game of Thrones and Doctor Who are super-obscure nerd touchstones that The Normals could never hope to grok.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 03:01

Haifisch: Nov 13, 2010; Objection! I object! That was... objectionable!; Taco Defender

Selachian posted:

Not to mention that Intelligent Life thinks that stuff like Game of Thrones and Doctor Who are super-obscure nerd touchstones that The Normals could never hope to grok.

So it's written by a nerd, then. :v:

"Huge nerd refuses to realize mainstream culture has embraced a lot of nerdy poo poo" isn't exactly new. It's eye-rolling each time you encounter it, but it's not new.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 03:08

Green Intern: Dec 29, 2008; Loon, Crazy and Laughable

...and the pitch! posted:

It might have been floating free in his hair.

It clearly was embedded in his forehead.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 03:27

Mea Culpa: Oct 23, 2005

Ali's House

Lucky Cow

# ? Aug 23, 2017 03:32

Mea Culpa: Oct 23, 2005

Richard's Poor Almanac

August 2011

Spirit of the Staircase

# ? Aug 23, 2017 03:35

Mea Culpa: Oct 23, 2005

Back to B.C.

Random Acts of Nancy

Some disturbing imagery here.

This speaks to me.

I know it's just a toy gun, but out of context it just makes me think that Nancy is about to pour acid onto that unsuspecting dog...

# ? Aug 23, 2017 03:39

FrumpleOrz: Feb 12, 2014; Perhaps you have not been to the *Playground*.
The *Playground* is for Taalo and for Orz, but *Campers* can go.
It more fun than several.
You can go there for too much fun.

Mea Culpa posted:

That Nancy panel might be the greatest thing ever.

The Lockhorns

Brewster Rockit Space Guy

On The Fastrack

Safe Havens

Kevin & Kell

Mother Goose & Grimm

Hagar The Horrible

Old New Yorker Cartoons

# ? Aug 23, 2017 04:19

Johnny Aztec: Jan 30, 2005; by Hand Knit

Single Panel Nancy is goddamn hilarious.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 04:21

Some Guy TT: Aug 30, 2011

Tracksuit

Mother From Another Country

# ? Aug 23, 2017 04:24

Raskolnikov38: Mar 3, 2007; We were somewhere around Manila when the drugs began to take hold

Julet Esqu posted:

Everybody in Intelligent Life is an unashamed nerd except for the jock. When people in this strip complain that nobody gets them, maaaaan, or gush about some small sliver of recognition from the mainstream, or gloat about how special they are because they're so rare, I get the same feeling I do from American Christians who claim to be persecuted.

This is a punchline, apparently.

making kids read great expectations should be classified as child abuse

# ? Aug 23, 2017 04:40

Aardmania: Jan 1, 2007; Ruining newspapers since 1993.; Shredded Hen

Heathcliff

Piranha Club

Dick Tracy

Judge Parker

9 Chickweed Lane

~~Pibgorn~~ Piss Genie and Friends

# ? Aug 23, 2017 04:52

Evil Mastermind: Apr 28, 2008

The Classic Dinette Set is hard to remember.

Working Daze needs to chill out.

Super-Fun-Pak-Comix is close, but no cigar.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 05:08

Bobbie Wickham: Apr 13, 2008; by Smythe

Johnny Walker posted:

I was afraid it was something serious. There's no other reason this break would happen like it did right in the middle of the wedding of the two main characters.

I hope he recovers soon and is then fired.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 05:53

dirksteadfast: Oct 10, 2010

Julet Esqu posted:

This is a punchline, apparently.

1. "Childhood Development" probably won't help you connect with a 13 year-old and mentor them, unless you plan on chatting about object permanence and brain development (yes, I'm sure there are courses that would cover adolescence, but definitely not the first one).

2. No employer ever has cared that you took one course in college.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 06:42

treasureplane: Jul 12, 2008; throwing darts in lovers' eyes, &c.

King Aroo (March 29, 1952)

Nancy (May 17, 1944)

Wash Tubbs (January 14, 1930)

Gasoline Alley (February 12, 1924)

Lil' Abner (October 12, 1937)

Barney Google (February 13, 1923)

Alley Oop (May 15, 1934)

# ? Aug 23, 2017 07:45

Tiggum: Oct 24, 2007; Your life and your quest end here.

FrumpleOrz posted:

Safe Havens

'Cause no one ever looks at the moon on any other day?

Manuel Calavera posted:

Family Circus

What's wrong with chicken pie? Who doesn't like chicken pie?

# ? Aug 23, 2017 07:53

Haifisch: Nov 13, 2010; Objection! I object! That was... objectionable!; Taco Defender

Tiggum posted:

What's wrong with chicken pie? Who doesn't like chicken pie?

I think the joke is that he expects all pies to be sweet, because he's an idiot child who should be smothered with a pillow.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 09:05

someone awful.: Sep 7, 2007

e: also that, but I kinda feel bad for someone who's been a small child for like 50 years

Tiggum posted:

What's wrong with chicken pie? Who doesn't like chicken pie?

Chicken pie (and meat pie in general) is delicious but I also remember being fascinated by the concept as a young kid. In America the association with pie is almost always as a sweet thing, usually fruit, usually for dessert. Savory pie or pie with meat in it (aside from chicken pot pie) is definitely not something one comes across often.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 09:11

Tiggum: Oct 24, 2007; Your life and your quest end here.

someone awful. posted:

Savory pie or pie with meat in it (aside from chicken pot pie) is definitely not something one comes across often.

Does chicken pot pie not have pastry or something? Have I been wrongly assuming that to be something completely different to what it is?

# ? Aug 23, 2017 10:23

Pastry of the Year: Apr 12, 2013

Arlo and Janis

Arlo and Janis Classic (January 2, 1996)

More on that baffling situation.

Garfield Classic (January 2, 1986)

# ? Aug 23, 2017 11:25

Strontium: Aug 28, 2009; Dexter didn't much care for the party.

Intelligent Life

Take It From the Tinkersons

Dark Side of the Horse

Viivi & Wagner

# ? Aug 23, 2017 11:26

Pastry of the Year: Apr 12, 2013

Tiggum posted:

Does chicken pot pie not have pastry or something? Have I been wrongly assuming that to be something completely different to what it is?

What he means is that, in America, chicken pot pie is pretty much the only savory pie you're likely to come across under ordinary circumstances. Chicken pot pie is absolutely bound up in a flaky crust.

I love a good steak and kidney pie (e.g.), but you can't get them everywhere like you can in Australia.

(pictured: a goon after my homemade pork pies)

# ? Aug 23, 2017 11:28

Indolent Bastard: Oct 26, 2007; I WON THIS AMAZING AVATAR! I'M A WINNER! WOOOOO!

I am intrigued as to where this might go. Here's hoping the payoff isn't a wet fart.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 14:16

computer angel: Sep 9, 2008; Make it a double.

Pastry of the Year posted:

Arlo and Janis

Arlo and Janis Classic (January 2, 1996)

I like it better when Ludwig had ears.

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Zits

# ? Aug 23, 2017 15:00

Mercedes Colomar: Nov 1, 2008; by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

Family Circus

Rose is Rose

One Big Happy

Foob

Compu-Toon

Bizarro

Dilbert

# ? Aug 23, 2017 15:31

Tunicate: May 15, 2012

computer angel posted:

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Zits

Pretty weird considering summer is essentially over and he volunteered at the zoo the entire time.

Voluntold, you mean.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 17:17

Transmodiar: Jul 9, 2005; You're a terrible person, Mildred.

Modesty Blaise

# ? Aug 23, 2017 17:30

Selachian: Oct 9, 2012

Buni

Rhymes with Orange

Pros and Cons

# ? Aug 23, 2017 19:25

Haifisch: Nov 13, 2010; Objection! I object! That was... objectionable!; Taco Defender

Flash Gordon

2002 Spiderman

The Amazing Mole Man

Tina's Groove

# ? Aug 23, 2017 20:18

Countblanc: Apr 20, 2005; _{Help a hero out!}

Indolent Bastard posted:

I am intrigued as to where this might go. Here's hoping the payoff isn't a wet fart.

I feel like it's gotta be something completely unrelated, like the rich dude has been using the store as a cover for some ridiculous crime ring

# ? Aug 23, 2017 20:26

Mea Culpa: Oct 23, 2005

Ali's House

Lucky Cow

# ? Aug 23, 2017 21:04

Mea Culpa: Oct 23, 2005

Richard's Poor Almanac

Spirit of the Staircase

# ? Aug 23, 2017 21:06

Mea Culpa: Oct 23, 2005

Back to B.C.

Random Acts of Nancy

Also, Gilchrist recent put this heartfelt message up on his FB page for all you modern day Nancy fans:

quote:

"My life..... 22 years of Nancy in the books and this week begins year 23 now...
Anybody that knows me well knows that I'm not a "nostalgia " type of guy. Sure, I'm very honored and proud to have worked with all of the legends and the beloved characters that I've worked with over my 45 years as a Pro, but because I have that white, blank piece of paper in front of me that I need to fill up with ink every single day, I always look toward the future.

But, today... it's an Anniversary and I cannot help but remember all of the folks that have come and gone and all the Love that you have shown to me in so many ways over the 22 years that I have now completed with Nancy in the newspapers. These strips begin my 23rd year! And to think when my agent first called me about this, I initially turned it down! And even when I took it on, I figured I would do it for about five years! But my Lord in heaven had another plan.

You know what? This strip has seen me through so many joys and so many tears. So many people in my life that are no longer with us. So many that are. There are so many people that I had as assistants, interns, office helpers...who have come and gone. Some stayed for a little while, some for years. Some achieving tremendous success later on. A couple who were Veteran Pros I looked up to... they all pitched in to make the deadlines!

We were all counting on each other, depending on each other, sometimes squabbled, always laughed... and genuinely cared for and respected each other, and found satisfaction in a job well done.

And then there have been many years of days and nights that ran together...all nighters that I've pulled all by myself to fill this thing up with something to make you smile. I've drawn and written this strip in studios,rented cabins, hotel rooms, and even planes and trains and cars and trucks. Everywhere across the country, and even in a few foreign countries! Because the deadline is the deadline and you don't miss the deadline!

There were many times when I've lost a loved one or have been ill or just down...but you just put that stuff in your pocket for the time being, and fill up that white piece of paper because no matter what.. MY job is to make someone smile Who might be having an even worse today than I was on that day when it finally runs in the paper.

I think that God, no, I KNOW that God, gave me this job, knowing that I would want to bring joy to people no matter what. And having been given that charge for all of these years has been an incredible joy and blessing! It makes ME happy making OTHERS happy. It's my calling. And I have been able to take care of my family and pay the bills of my extended family...all because of this little pointy haired girl, her gorgeous Aunt and lazy boyfriend.

I am never going to quit writing this Strip. I am going to keep on doing it until I get it right! Thank you for all of the love and the joy that you have put into my life. I am the luckiest and happiest man in the world.

If you read my strip for a month, you get to know me pretty well and you become a friend of mine. May God bless your life the way that he has blessed mine. And now... back to the drawing board!"

Mea Culpa fucked around with this message at 21:23 on Aug 23, 2017

# ? Aug 23, 2017 21:10

Simian_Prime: Nov 6, 2011; When they passed out body parts in the comics today, I got Cathy's nose and Dick Tracy's private parts.

Gilchrist strikes me as one of those dudes who had drinking/drug problem years ago and then got insufferably Born Again once he got clean.

quote:

If you read my strip for a month, you get to know me pretty well and you become a friend of mine.

:ROFL:

# ? Aug 23, 2017 21:22

Haifisch: Nov 13, 2010; Objection! I object! That was... objectionable!; Taco Defender

Mea Culpa posted:

I think that God, no, I KNOW that God, gave me this job, knowing that I would want to bring joy to people no matter what.

God's done a lovely job of it, then.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 21:39

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# ? May 14, 2024 14:30

Evil Mastermind: Apr 28, 2008

quote:

Anybody that knows me well knows that I'm not a "nostalgia " type of guy.

Buuuuuuuuuuuuuuuulllllllllllllllshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit.

# ? Aug 23, 2017 21:45

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