Back in the day, I had a college professor remark that all writers steal from one another; but the trick was to steal only from the best. (That same professor also noted that there were really only two plots in the world; Death and Sex. Everything else was merely detail on how the protagonist attained or avoided either or both those conditions. He also acknowledged that the two could be metaphorical.)
This sounds like a startling high percentage of political arguments, except that they rarely end this nicely. See also: Averting the Flame Wars’ comics on Differing Definitions.
(Yes, I understand that this often isn’t the problem, and no, I don’t mean that this problem is caused by people being stupid on either side of the argument.)
meg_grif about 4 years ago
Who’s on first?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 4 years ago
Nice pas de deux.
Sanspareil about 4 years ago
Satchel’s mind goes to the Highlands! But then he seems to have taken the low road.
iggyman about 4 years ago
Bucky IS kind of small-minded!
WoodstockJack about 4 years ago
Why do radio announcers have small hands?
They all have wee paws for station identification.
Breadboard about 4 years ago
Hurray for Pinkish ! He just grew a set !
mrcooncat about 4 years ago
I think Satchel needs a WEE to clear his mind …
Less Monday... More Friday about 4 years ago
Big writers don’t like their stories stolen either.
A R V reader about 4 years ago
Does Satchel not realized that even he was being sarcastic?
rshive about 4 years ago
And wee furry writers, especially.
samclemens about 4 years ago
Mental ships passing in the night…
Jayalexander about 4 years ago
Had to read that 3 times before I got it. Must be early.
Bookworm about 4 years ago
Back in the day, I had a college professor remark that all writers steal from one another; but the trick was to steal only from the best. (That same professor also noted that there were really only two plots in the world; Death and Sex. Everything else was merely detail on how the protagonist attained or avoided either or both those conditions. He also acknowledged that the two could be metaphorical.)
Caerin Premium Member about 4 years ago
Dodged a bullet right there Satch…as it flew by both of you….
Diat60 about 4 years ago
Ever get the impression that conversation-wise you’re on a bit of a loop?
djtenltd about 4 years ago
Poor Satchel. He hasn’t got a clue.
oldlady07 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Wonderful, love it when the comic explains itself.
Knitterknerd about 4 years ago
This sounds like a startling high percentage of political arguments, except that they rarely end this nicely. See also: Averting the Flame Wars’ comics on Differing Definitions.
(Yes, I understand that this often isn’t the problem, and no, I don’t mean that this problem is caused by people being stupid on either side of the argument.)
Numbnumb about 4 years ago
Look to the Heavens. The end is, indeed, here!
Sailor46 USN 65-95 about 4 years ago
Satchel’s and Bucky’s conversations often meander around and through the valley of misunderstanding.