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Colorful Explanation

By Jimmy Johnson

September 21, 2006


I ran across this old A&J comic in the archives and couldn’t help but be amused at how far off the mark the colorist was. This wasn’t the issue with me then that it would be now, because most newspaper comics 15 years ago were still black and white, and—in my mind—digital comics weren’t real comics. Yes, a lot has changed. It wasn’t all on the colorist; there was no communication between that anonymous toiler and myself, and this concerned me not. (See reasons stated above.) Still, it often was obvious the colorists did not actually read the strip they were coloring. I need not go into what went wrong. I have remastered the strip above, and you easily can see for yourself. And, no, it was not intended to be dirty in the least.


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    Rick in Shermantown, Ohio

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    1. Sideburns Avatar

      The first time I wore boxers was when I started boot camp, back in ’69. As soon as I was out, I went back to briefs and never wore boxers again. I hate the way they keep riding up and bunching around your crotch. I know that there are men who love them, and they can have my share.

      1. Rick in Shermantown, Ohio Avatar
        Rick in Shermantown, Ohio

        For some reason, the boxers I wear never ride up or bunch.

        Briefs darn near kill me.

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    Mark in TTown

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    1. DJJG Avatar
      DJJG

      Fun to read! Thank you, Mark! Somebody in Tulsa would know. This one is close to the bottom of the list: “‘You don’t wear white after labor day or before Easter.’ — Lisa Emerson Hoover.” But all kinds of people wear white shirts or blouses–or anything–teeth too, as Miss Manners has cheekily written. But there is the real rule that white shoes may be worn only from Memorial Day through Labor Day–not that many follow it. Of course, white shoes have to be worn with a wedding dress at any time of the year. Some to think of it, we wore white bucks in our high school marching band all through the fall, long after Labor Day, and, boy, did those shoes get drenched in mud–

      1. Jackie Avatar
        Jackie

        A friend of mine in Houston wrote a hilarious book about Southern rules like the deviled egg plates. She was social editor for the Houston Chronicle. I no longer have her books, having loaned them out of course.

        One of the books was titled Why Princess Margaret Will Never Pledge Tri Delta (or something close to that) Princess Margaret had just come to Houston and worn white shoes as I recall off season. She broke many other Southern social, food and clothing rules it seems!

        1. Jackie Avatar
          Jackie

          Correct title is “A Southern Primer or Why Princess Margaret Will Never Be A Kappa Gama” by Mariln Swartz. There is a second called “New Times In The Old South.”

          They are hilarious (why mine weren’t returned,) and both are available used online right now. I want them again!

          1. Mark in TTown Avatar
            Mark in TTown

            Glad I brought up some good memories for you Jackie. And I hope you can find new copies of those books. That Southern Thing site is a hoot. And they have a YouTube channel of their own with funny videos too. I know you saw some of the ones I posted on Facebook. Good night, and I pray for you and Ghost nightly, among others.

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  13. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    About deviled egg plates, deviled eggs are still a very BIG deal in Louisiana where I am from. You should own a crystal one, inherited. (I have a couple from my Mama) And a China one to go with Sundays or company. You can use plastic or metal for barbecue or picnics or dinner on the ground at church.

    Just be prepared to make at least 50 halves minimum. I have seen a plate full vanish between the kitchen and the table!

  14. Rick in Shermantown, Ohio Avatar
    Rick in Shermantown, Ohio

    Here’s another way to know you’re in the South:

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  15. Jackie Avatar
    Jackie

    In South Louisiana they ask “Who’s her mama/grandmama? And can she make a roux?”

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    NK in AZ

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  17. Old Bear Avatar
    Old Bear

    Jackie et.al

    For our wedding MIL saved all dbl yoke eggs (we were egg farmers)
    (helped we had newish flock at time.)
    one side was Deviled Egg the other side was Deviled Ham
    You are correct they did not last long

    1. Old Bear Avatar
      Old Bear

      BTW many “Church Ladies” object to “Deviled” so:
      .
      ” But not everyone is on board with the hellish food terminology. In many regions of the U.S., deviled eggs are commonly known as “stuffed eggs,” “dressed eggs,” “salad eggs” or even “mimosa eggs.” Pretty much any word other than “devil” can be used, especially when served in the context of church functions. (No one wants to invite Satan to the picnic!)”
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  18. Old Bear Avatar
    Old Bear

    Other comment did not show
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    BTW
    “Church Ladies” objected to Deviled
    so this comment:
    .
    “But not everyone is on board with the hellish food terminology. In many regions of the U.S., deviled eggs are commonly known as “stuffed eggs,” “dressed eggs,” “salad eggs” or even “mimosa eggs.” Pretty much any word other than “devil” can be used, especially when served in the context of church functions. (No one wants to invite Satan to the picnic!)”

    1. Rick in Shermantown, Ohio Avatar
      Rick in Shermantown, Ohio

      Unfortunately, I can guarantee that Satan is at every church picnic.

      Wherever humans are, Satan is.

      So, might as well enjoy the eggs, no matter the name.

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