Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for September 07, 2011
September 06, 2011
September 08, 2011
Transcript:
Children: Something something mumble something! Parents: Sniff. Snob. Miss Bliss plays notes on the piano. She gives a "song cue" look. Everyone onstage sings a song - not quite at the same time or to the same tune. It's probably about the importance of breakfast, but I don't understand any of it. Despite its incoherence, it's strangely moving. At least for the parents.
margueritem over 12 years ago
Admit it Petey, it got to you, too.
mimisl over 12 years ago
Petey is so taken by the drama that his skills, both of observation and illustration, are growing by unselfconscious leaps. On reflection, it’s no surprise. We’ve seen his brilliant dioramas. Thank you, Mr. Thompson! We’re utterly rapt.
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
Who wouldn;t taken in by “Something, something, mumble something”
Sisyphos over 12 years ago
Is that just polite applause (in panel 3), Petey, or were you, as my preceding commentator-friends suggest, swept up in the raw emotion of the drama—the catharsis?
And, BTW, i suspect Mr. Thompson is projecting himself through Petey in this arc….
kcphobo over 12 years ago
I love that “song cue” look!
quickster over 12 years ago
As cdward said, that is one of most favorite shower songs. :)
Poncede over 12 years ago
I always leave the theatre singing the finale!
neatslob Premium Member over 12 years ago
Didn’t Alice start out as a queen?
rolleg over 12 years ago
Petey was “strangely” moved…
Destiny23 over 12 years ago
Mmm, Bucket-head Bacon…
habamom over 12 years ago
Destiny, you said it! LOVE Kevin’s costume!
Popeyesforearm over 12 years ago
Panel 2…The Usual Suspects. Bucket/Bacon Head Kevin is a riot. And, Petey applaudes!
arls over 12 years ago
That song cue is very recognizable to any who have struggled to get young children to perform on cue! Priceless.
lin4869 over 12 years ago
Parents are always moved…
robert423elliott over 2 years ago
Lately, every time RT draw the kids sitting around the table there is no Nara or Beni. Now, in the play, no Nara or Beni. What gives?