Oh, no. You’re not quite at the “hell” level yet, Rat. That happens when you’re waiting in an extremely long line at the post office and along comes another banjo player…and for the next hour they proceed to “banjo duel” it out. I’ve also had similar experiences with people playing pianos while I’m waiting to board a flight.
1st of all there’s not reason to stand in line at the post office, unless you need some of theirfree Bubble envelopes for properly packing your ebay shipment.
Any instrument played poorly can be annoying, but almost any instrument played really well has something to offer (though it may take some time to appreciate). On the other hand, where did the guy get a milk crate??
A few years ago, I found and purchased a DVD of “Tom Terrific,” a cartoon that ran on “Captain Kangaroo.” This was one of the earliest TV cartoons ever. It was good, but it was CHEAP! The music was provided by a banjo and an accordion.
BE THIS GUY almost 6 years ago
Was the banjo player playing Amazing Grace, because Rat was lost but now he’s found.
alaskajohn1 almost 6 years ago
You are forgiven my son.
Adiraiju almost 6 years ago
Frankly, the banjo sounds better than the post office line!
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Now if he’d been playing “Goodbye, England’s Rose” in waltz time on the accordion…
chris_weaver almost 6 years ago
Then he was accompanied by the accordionist and the bagpipist.
Needles2sayu~sewFunny almost 6 years ago
Oh, no. You’re not quite at the “hell” level yet, Rat. That happens when you’re waiting in an extremely long line at the post office and along comes another banjo player…and for the next hour they proceed to “banjo duel” it out. I’ve also had similar experiences with people playing pianos while I’m waiting to board a flight.
Bilan almost 6 years ago
It’s even worse when you see the banjo player’s picture on the wall of the post office.
(but I guess they stopped doing that)
Alexander the Good Enough almost 6 years ago
Best way to tune a banjo? Wire cutters…
Alexander the Good Enough almost 6 years ago
Best way to tune a banjo? Tighten the G-string ’till it breaks, then tighten the others to match…
Alexander the Good Enough almost 6 years ago
What’d the banjo player get on his SAT? Drool…
Alexander the Good Enough almost 6 years ago
How many banjo player does it take to eat a ’possum? Three. One to eat the ’possum and two to watch for traffic.
Alexander the Good Enough almost 6 years ago
Why’d the, ahem…, Polish fellow take up playing the banjo? For the money…
Alexander the Good Enough almost 6 years ago
Want me to continue?
awgiedawgie Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Reminds me of the scene from M*A*S*H where the guy says “Father, can I make a confession?” “Of course, my son.” “I killed somebody…. tomorrow!”
F-Flash almost 6 years ago
1st of all there’s not reason to stand in line at the post office, unless you need some of theirfree Bubble envelopes for properly packing your ebay shipment.
ND Cool Z almost 6 years ago
I thought Rat thought the accordion was the music instrument of hell. https://www.gocomics.com/pearlsbeforeswine/2012/6/21
There’s nothing horribly wrong with banjos or accordions, but I personally think the keytar is the instrument of heaven!
Defective Premium Member almost 6 years ago
This is so unrealistic. Who goes to the post office?
Stevefk almost 6 years ago
So would you have preferred a Mariachi Band?
dlkrueger33 almost 6 years ago
When I see someone playing a banjo, I wait in anticipation for them to play the music from the movie “Deliverance”. (Dueling Banjos).
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 6 years ago
You’re forgiven, Mr. Swaggart.
wrd2255 almost 6 years ago
If you hear banjo music…go to Fedex
wllilly1960 almost 6 years ago
…Banjos were taken off the right track by 1950s and 60s pizza restaurant and amusement park operators!
Andrew Sleeth almost 6 years ago
The banjo doesn’t seem to have done Steve Martin’s career any harm. And who knows, maybe Martin was right thinking it could’ve saved Nixon’s, too.
Ignatz Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Relax, Rat. I guarantee Pete Seeger is in heaven.
jerumulligan1 almost 6 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwki4C6w7JU “Banjo Players in Heaven” by the Austin Lounge LIzards… pretty much sums it up!!!
skipper1992 almost 6 years ago
An “outdoorsy” friend of mine once wore the following t-shirt: “Paddle faster, I hear banjos!”
Reader almost 6 years ago
Your room is right in here maestro. Gary Larson. (I don’t know how to attach the image)
WaitingMan almost 6 years ago
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhjsEayry2E
Radish the wordsmith almost 6 years ago
Should have tipped him $5 to stop playing.
A sentence you will never hear, ‘the banjo players Porsche’. Johnny Carson
Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
LOL! LOL!
Droptma Styx almost 6 years ago
Shhh … Rat’s had his “road to Damascus” moment.
FRISCOLA almost 6 years ago
The difference between a Banjo and a Porsche? You can tune a Porsche. Just Banjo player humor
hoffquotes2 almost 6 years ago
If Pig was with you there could have been the line “squeal like a pig”
Rev Phnk Ey almost 6 years ago
Then the banjo player says “bend over and squeal like a pig”.
willie_mctell almost 6 years ago
Rat has never heard Don Reno.
KEA almost 6 years ago
Any instrument played poorly can be annoying, but almost any instrument played really well has something to offer (though it may take some time to appreciate). On the other hand, where did the guy get a milk crate??
dwagner200 almost 6 years ago
Reminds me of one of my favorite youtube videos. Search for Josh Williams and Mordecai. Something funny happens during the song.
the lost wizard almost 6 years ago
Rat has obviously never heard Washington Square, one great instrumental recording. Now, as to the bagpipes, that’s another story.
David Rickard Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Gentleman: a man who can play the banjo but does not.
John W. Vinson Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Perfect Pitch, n. The ability to throw an accordion into a dumpster so that it lands directly on the banjo.
Gent almost 6 years ago
God and Rat are ancient allies. Remember the plagues?
pcmcdonald almost 6 years ago
DMV line is worse!
Dapperdan61 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
That’s right Rat Banjoes is the devils music. But just wait when they bring in the ukuleles and bagpipes also for all eternity. Repent now Rat
Constantinepaleologos almost 6 years ago
Rat apparently isn’t used to city life.
Sisyphos almost 6 years ago
Goat is correct. Banjos are okay. Free busking is okay. Rat is overacting again….
Kim Metzger Premium Member almost 6 years ago
A few years ago, I found and purchased a DVD of “Tom Terrific,” a cartoon that ran on “Captain Kangaroo.” This was one of the earliest TV cartoons ever. It was good, but it was CHEAP! The music was provided by a banjo and an accordion.
TurbosDad almost 6 years ago
Quickly followed by Peruvian pan pipes…
LadyPamelaJ almost 6 years ago
Next, someone sits down with him and starts playing the spoons. hee hee hee!!
PBS1! over 4 years ago
Why would Rat, of all characters, acknowledge his own sin?
we live we love we lie about 2 years ago
GET GARD DUCK GO BLOW IT UP!