Frazz by Jef Mallett for June 20, 2013

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    annieb1012  almost 11 years ago

    …although not everyone actually enjoys violent and profane comedy….

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    annieb1012  almost 11 years ago

    It seems eerily prescient of Frazz to have spoken of “foreshadowing” in the same breath with Mrs. Olsen’s caring about the kids, just before this happens…

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    Randy B Premium Member almost 11 years ago

    Varnes called it yesterday. She was indeed “bowled over”.

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    LeslieBark  almost 11 years ago

    Did Mrs. Olsen just save that girl’s life by pushing her out of the way of the car backing across the sidewalk? If so, the profanity is understandable.

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    emjaycee  almost 11 years ago

    Wow. Never seen a paramecium [third panel] used as a swear syllable. This woman means business. (And yes, she does care about the kids.)

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    Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 11 years ago

    True story:In Edmonton (where I live) a man pulled his Hummer in front of a speeding car in order to prevent four children crossing the street from being mowed down. The driver of the speeding car was talking on his cellphone. (Toronto Sun)His insurance company did not charge him for the deliberate damage.

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    Varnes  almost 11 years ago

    emjaycee, good catch on the paramecium, I like the little bomb, too…Speaking of near tragedies,…Come to Paw Paw, we’ll give you a wheelchair ride…..Heh, hehhttp://www.wzzm13.com/news/story.aspx?storyid=76184

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    Varnes  almost 11 years ago

    Nice job on the flying papers, Jef….

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    crobinson019  almost 11 years ago

    Yay Mrs Olsen! She just protected her 9 month investment!

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    univ611  almost 11 years ago

    I LOVE Mrs. Olsen!

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    vwdualnomand  almost 11 years ago

    drivers are still distracted by their phones. even with those psa ads, hands free tech, etc…, they still have to text their bff about stupid stuff, and tweet everything.

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    EdFenster Premium Member almost 11 years ago

    And don’t forget, she would have taken the hit for you.

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    dawiddyby Premium Member almost 11 years ago

    Jef Mallett is a genius! He is always worth reading. Do not know how he can keep up every day writing such good stuff… but I am glad he is !!!

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    Arianne  almost 11 years ago

    Don’t forget “breaking news.” Hope Mrs. Olsen is ok. But if her hip or leg is broken, I imagine a grateful community chipping in to get her through. And maybe even a captive young audience to a reading of that bargeload of summer reading. Bargeload… Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn?

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    Arianne  almost 11 years ago

    If not Tom and Huck, what else might bargeload + violence and profanity be leading us to? Move over Oprah, now we have Mrs. O’s book club. Go big O!

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    Jkiss  almost 11 years ago

    In times of trouble, the old broad has still got it.Mrs. Olsen, you rock! Now go have a smoke and a drink, you earned it.

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    lonecat  almost 11 years ago

    It’s a vocabulary lesson.

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    annamargaret1866  almost 11 years ago

    Love that paramecium!

    How’s ’bout a rotifer next time?

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    Happy Cat Premium Member almost 11 years ago

    Hey, how come Mrs. Olsen’s bun did not pop off?

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    Comic Minister Premium Member almost 11 years ago

    Thank you Mrs. Olsen for saving her life!!! Sorry your glasses came off! But watch your language towards children.

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    slypuma  almost 11 years ago

    See, she cares!

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    Laird Nelson  almost 11 years ago

    Go, Mrs. Olsen; go!

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    Rick Smith Premium Member almost 11 years ago

    Southpark! Oh wait, that was more than once…

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    annieb1012  almost 11 years ago

    @mstrselena

    I agree with your point completely, but I do think you missed my wry humor (delivery too deadpan, maybe). The child has just been knocked down onto a paved surface, and yet she makes an almost existential comment which I found hilarious. I was sort of responding in kind. The absurdity of her thoughtfully linking Mrs. Olsen’s verbiage to that of adult comedians she has perhaps seen on television – in her flattened condition – just struck me as worthy of an equally “serious” remark, and the fact that there are actually many people who don’t like the grossness of contemporary comedy was what came forth. The many layers of “Frazz” are what keep me coming back!

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    annieb1012  almost 11 years ago

    @Annie

    And I’m guessing “violence” refers to her being suddenly shoved over by a considerably larger person, who then produced the aforementioned profanity.

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    water_moon  almost 11 years ago

    “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” put in a wish to send the object to hell or a method of backing up a steam to cause a pond. to get a PG rating because they were afraid that teens wouldn’t go see a “G” movie.

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    Varnes  almost 11 years ago

    Good comic all the way around…

    emjaycee, a Truck driver probably wouldn’t notice my Festiva either…..I’d look like another hood ornament…

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    Arianne  almost 11 years ago

    Well, it was just a guess, and I could be completely off the Mark (Twain). But, thanks! We’ll just have to stay tooned to see. : )

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    annieb1012  almost 11 years ago

    @mstreselena

    I think our posts just passed each other like ships in the night – you focused on one thing, and me on another altogether! We’re not disagreeing – just not having quite the same conversation. Yes, I have seen those PSAs, although I would never have thought of “a really good one” to describe a girl in a vegetative state. To me, that’s a really sad one. I’m extremely glad your experiences with “distracted” (as they say) drivers left you able to be here to talk about it. There’s nothing more convincing, to those willing to be convinced, than the testimony of one who has “been there.” I’ll be sharing your last post with my college student, who insists upon texting while driving. (As a result, I don’t let her drive my car.) Thanks for relating your experience.

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    annieb1012  almost 11 years ago

    @mstreselena

    Just sent your comments to my daughter. It will be interesting to see whether she responds or not, and if so, what she has to say!

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    groovyvillan  almost 11 years ago

    WOAH! I’ve never imagined, letalone SEEN this happening! I mean, those swears must be pretty naughty if they’re spelled with amoebae and sad faces! =O

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    doctorwho29  over 8 years ago

    Wow. This one is amazing

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