The Nutz family is definitely not the Cleavers, the Waltons or the Bradys. But you'll undoubtedly recognize them anyway. Most likely, they're a lot like the family you grew up in... where the battle for the last chicken leg is comparable to the Battle of Bull Run, sibling rivalry is putting it mildly, and family values usually refers to a coupon book. Soup to Nutz by Rick Stromoski stars hard-working Roy Nutz, his loving wife Pat, and their battling brood - sons Roy-boy and Andrew, daughter Babs and rambunctious dog Rosco.
Stromoski is the seventh in a family of 12 children. Growing up in such a large family has given him an especially developed sense of humor that he has expressed through drawing from the moment he could pick up a pencil. A self-taught cartoonist and humorous illustrator, his work has appeared in national magazines, children's and humor books, newspapers, licensed products, national advertising and network television. Stromoski's greeting cards have become best-sellers for several major companies. He has won four Louie Awards for outstanding greeting card design. He has been nominated for his illustration work by the National Cartoonists Society 12 times and was awarded the Reuben division award for best greeting cards in 1995 and 1998, and for magazine gag cartoons in 1999. An NCS board member since 1997, he was elected president in 2005.
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Slowpoke by Jen Sorensen
Speed Bump by Dave Coverly
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simpsonfan2 said, 5 months ago
Maybe Billy is a commie.
pschearer
said, 5 months ago
I expected a spate of angry comments. I guess Jehovah’s Witnesses don’t read comics either.
Ms. Ima said, 5 months ago
Jehovah doesn’t believe in expressing freedom and love for country? It takes all kinds.
david_42 said, 5 months ago
@Ms. Ima
No, they don’t believe in taking oaths.
digital_dreamer
said, 5 months ago
Guess again, people.
Learn before you spout things you know little about.
MAJ
digital_dreamer
said, 5 months ago
The Encyclopedia Americana says: “The flag, like the cross, is sacred.” The flag is the symbol of the State. Therefore, bowing down to it or saluting it is a religious ceremony that gives reverence to the State.
Given that the pledge of allegiance to the country or to the flag is virtually a religious expression, it should be obvious that such action would be in conflict with those who believe allegiance only belongs to God.
In 1943 the Supreme Court ruled in the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette case that public school students are not required to say the Pledge, concluding that “compulsory unification of opinion” violates the First Amendment. In a later opinion, the Court held that students are also not required to stand for the Pledge.
MAJ
John Bollinger
said, 5 months ago
@digital_dreamer
Very informative, MAJ. Thanks
BASSMANBOB6 said, 5 months ago
Good morning everyone. I’ve been taking the time to get myself up to speed with the previous comments left by fans of this great comic. Rick, you’ve certainly created, intentionally or not a sounding board for the Anti-religious crowd.
Peace.
BB
HareBall said, 5 months ago
@digital_dreamer
Encyclopedia Americana is spewing the typical liberal garbage. I have never thought of the flag as asacred object, but do love my country.
Doctor Toon said, 5 months ago
I could swear Mr Stromoski has done this gag before, but the previous punchline was “Shouldn’t they have solved that Jehovah case by now?”
digital_dreamer
said, 5 months ago
If the Encyclopedia Americana isn’t your cup of tea, try the following:
“Early flags were almost purely of a religious character… The national banner of England for centuries – the red cross of St. George – was a religious one; in fact the aid of religion seems ever to have been sought to give sanctity to national flags, and origin of many can be traced to a sacred banner.”
Encyclopedia Britannica (1946)
“[Historian] Carlton Hayes pointed out long ago that the ritual of flag-worship and oath-taking in an American school is a religious observance… And that these daily rituals are religious has been at last affirmed by the Supreme Court in a series of cases.”
The American Character (New York, 1956)
Though opinions may vary, the facts remain the same as borne out by secular recordings.
MAJ
Comic Minister said, 5 months ago
For that I have no idea Andy.
leopoldenoch said, 5 months ago
Jehovah’s Witnesses are a cult. But using God’s name in vain is not right. I’ll guess tomorrow comic by Rick Stromoski will be about Muslims’ Allah, right, or about Native Americans’ Manitu, right? Well, no, that would be islamophobia, racism, etc.? Only Christianity can be mocked by the Liberal, tolerant, culturally sensitive, peace-loving people of the West today…
BASSMANBOB6 said, 5 months ago
@leopoldenoch
Hi leopoldenoch, I finally made mention of this a few days ago & got a lot of heat for it although some did support my right to my opinion.
Peace.
BB
Night-Gaunt49 said, 5 months ago
Our flag isn’t a religious icon. Shouldn’t be treated as such either. It should be the Bill of Rights and the Constitution that should hold reverence of their ideas not a colorful cloth.