Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for February 15, 2016
February 14, 2016
February 16, 2016
Transcript:
Petey: Rutherford B. Hayes? Petey: Rutherford B. Hayes? Petey: Rutherford B. Hayes? Petey: Rutherford B. Hayes? Petey: Rutherford B. Hayes? Dill: That's Petey's voice! Alice: What's he whining about now?
To the best of my recollection, there were a lot of interesting tidbits of information surrounding former POTUS Hayes. The only specific (I think) I remember is that he is still the only man to serve two non-consecutive terms. I believe there were also some peculiarities with the electoral college, possibly two competing groups of electors claiming to represent one state. But that may have been a different President.
It’s his stock answer for History class. If you keep using it, it’s bound to be the right answer one day, and it makes you look like you know at least something. You need one for each class. Try Moby Dick in English class. And 7 in Math. Granted, they’re not correct very often, but it you keep using them, the teach will conclude that you’re a moron and will quit calling on you.
Templo S.U.D. about 8 years ago
Don’t we all, Alice.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 8 years ago
To the best of my recollection, there were a lot of interesting tidbits of information surrounding former POTUS Hayes. The only specific (I think) I remember is that he is still the only man to serve two non-consecutive terms. I believe there were also some peculiarities with the electoral college, possibly two competing groups of electors claiming to represent one state. But that may have been a different President.
LHPuttgrass about 8 years ago
RBH once got his beard stuck in a coffee grinder.
LadyJessica about 8 years ago
Given his knowledge of soil erosion, he would be!
markbrowningmilner about 8 years ago
why aren’t alice and dill in school?
sloaches about 8 years ago
Strange. You never hear the name Rutherford anymore.
lisfnord about 8 years ago
@markbrowningmilnerMaybe they’re playing outside at school, but Petey’s distress can be heard throughout the town
steverinoCT about 8 years ago
Just mentioned this to my grand-nieces on this Presiden’ts day:
mentalfloss.com/article/29842/president-john-tylers-grandsons-are-still-alive
MeGoNow Premium Member about 8 years ago
It’s his stock answer for History class. If you keep using it, it’s bound to be the right answer one day, and it makes you look like you know at least something. You need one for each class. Try Moby Dick in English class. And 7 in Math. Granted, they’re not correct very often, but it you keep using them, the teach will conclude that you’re a moron and will quit calling on you.
pumaman about 8 years ago
One of the few Presidents with the first name Rutherford.
ars731 about 8 years ago
I see Petey is an TIlden supporter
ellisaana Premium Member about 8 years ago
How the devil does Petey fit Rutherford B. Hayes into a shoebox?
Sisyphos about 8 years ago
The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center in Fremont, Ohio; not too far from where I used to work….You’re welcome, Petey (and myriad others).