Frequently Questioned Answers III

by Jimmy Johnson

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Speaking of saving labor, I don’t remember what was going on in the late fall of 2002, when this series would have been drawn, but it is obvious I was trying to produce a “quick” week of work. There is a lot of, shall we say, economy in the drawing. Plus, the gimmick of “answering” reader mail isn’t exactly an original one. However, life sometimes places one in a bind, even a cartoonist, but if the result is acceptable, all is well. I like to think this little series turned out well. Whatever was compelling me to hurry, I think the jokes are sharp. Sometimes, hitting a single in a pinch can be a very satisfying achievement.

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90 responses to “Frequently Questioned Answers III”

  1. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Not to be confused with “moose abuse”.

  2. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Or mousse abuse.

  3. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Or Muse abuse.

  4. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Tomorrow is a travel day. I probably won’t be up before Debbe, but I’ll be right behind her. Hasta lasagna.

  5. Jerry in Fl Avatar
    Jerry in Fl

    Mark, I think that Sand got my point and it had very little to do with Star Wars. Thunder boomers tonight. Steve Harvey went to Twitter and apologized to the Phililand. Strike two.

  6. curmudgeonly ex-professor Avatar
    curmudgeonly ex-professor

    This Christmas season I have sorely missed the usual bunch of televised university musical productions. In the past, they’d start by Dec. 10th. This year, I have seen exactly one – from Bucknell – and that was only a day or two ago. Schedule seems to say that Mercer’s production will be shown in a few minutes – at 3 a.m. local time! For those who cannot make that hour, there is a repeat listed for 4 a.m. [no kidding].

  7. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Good morning Villagers….

    They’re here, they’re here…my ‘chicks’, they’re a little small, about 16 weeks old. One looked distressed, pulled her out, she started squawking. petted her, then put my palm over her eyes and she calmed down. I had to go down three aisles and make sure the right amount of numbers were in the right cages. We have 4 more truck loads to go. (Silly me….over chicks)

    Had to put down 8 roosters…..it was not a pretty sight…told the Boss I want gas. Much easier on the boys as…well, not going into detail here. So I’m going to get gassed this morning ๐Ÿ™‚

    Sand…that was a spectacular image, saved it to my pictures and it will be on my slideshow when my computer sits idle.

    And Lilly Tomlin, emb is right, it is a keeper…..I remember those episodes “we’re the phone company, we don’t have to care” snort, snort ๐Ÿ™‚

    Going in at 8 ish, happy trails GR ๐Ÿ˜‰

    ….and that sure is one ugly sweater…..

    Jackie….keep on rocking hon…..I’d go with you if I could, I’m a wild and crazy kind of girl.

    Ya’ll have a blessed day…………..

  8. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    GR ๐Ÿ˜‰ hope you catch up on posts, as this one is a classic with the Big Man…..

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSgEDKjmT5o

    great finale too of him, enjoy

  9. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Mark, I meant to mention that your cat does have beautiful markings…..so she likes attention? Aren’t lap cats great? They are better than any pill or psychiatric sessions, the purr alone puts me at ease.

  10. emb Avatar
    emb

    All: Snail? mail. Pkg. tracked during Chr. season. It came Sat 19 D. This was in my email FROM THE SENDER this morning, T 22 D. Not bad for an inherently inefficient gubmint outfit. Peace, emb
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  11. Steve From Royal Oak, MI Avatar

    Ghost, sometimes it IS rocket science….

  12. TruckerRon Avatar

    Speaking of the phone company… Here’s a favorite bit: WKRP in Cincinatti – THE PHONE COPS!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTPzTG1Lx60