Yes, because nothing says “timely” like referencing a diplomatic buzzword from the Reagan/Bush 41 Era. And to think Batiuk sat on this little gem for almost a year!
“Another Ukrainian children’s hospital has been bombed by Russia! Why, Cindy, you might say that he’s—PUTIN on the BLITZ! AHAHAHAHAA!” Not a lot of people would make jokes about active warzones—But there’s still TOM! GO TO HELL TOM and BURN
Perestroika (перестройка) was Mikhail Gorbachev’s largely ineffective restructuring of the Soviet economy and bureaucracy. It started in May, 1985 and petered out around 1987—the first year of publication for the largely ineffective comic strip Crankshaft.
J.J. O'Malley 10 months ago
Yes, because nothing says “timely” like referencing a diplomatic buzzword from the Reagan/Bush 41 Era. And to think Batiuk sat on this little gem for almost a year!
billsplut 10 months ago
“Another Ukrainian children’s hospital has been bombed by Russia! Why, Cindy, you might say that he’s—PUTIN on the BLITZ! AHAHAHAHAA!” Not a lot of people would make jokes about active warzones—But there’s still TOM! GO TO HELL TOM and BURN
billsplut 10 months ago
“And now to our Irish American reporter, speaking about Native Indigenous people, it’s JENNY O’CIDE! Boy, Jenny! Smallpox, potato famines, wow! Pretty crazy stuff!”
billsplut 10 months ago
Ed’s literally “Is this worth me a fart? Nah, it ain’t.” (tries to; fails)
Doctor Toon 10 months ago
Crankshaft says “Nichevo”
Blu Bunny 10 months ago
Surprised, it isn’t back to Lillian in her bookstore or Komix Korner to celebrate National love your bookshop day. But we all know why.
dputhoff62 10 months ago
WOW! Crankshaft has appeared in his strip for NINE straight days! That’s probably the longest streak since FUNKY WINKERBEAN ended!
French Persons Premium Member 10 months ago
OMG….. Does Paris own a glassware shop called “Glass-Nost”?
csroberto2854 10 months ago
sigh
it was only a matter of time until Batiuk started talking about what’s happening between Ukraine and Russia
Mopman 10 months ago
Wait a minute. Ed is here for a second week? But it might be another of him just phoning in his appearance and not speaking all week.
rockyridge1977 10 months ago
Who else??
ladykat 10 months ago
A take-off on Paris Hilton?
Burbank 10 months ago
For God’s sake, if you hate this comic strip, please STOP READING IT! There are plenty of other strips you might enjoy.
billsplut 10 months ago
From the mind of the guy who thought the funniest name for a lawyer was Amicus Breef! It’s one knee-slapper after another!
MichiganMitten 10 months ago
In Soviet Russia, pun say you!
MuddyUSA 10 months ago
That was one great era…….
Eric Wilson 10 months ago
Ow.….Ow.
David Rickard Premium Member 10 months ago
History lesson from the Comics Curmudgeon:
Perestroika (перестройка) was Mikhail Gorbachev’s largely ineffective restructuring of the Soviet economy and bureaucracy. It started in May, 1985 and petered out around 1987—the first year of publication for the largely ineffective comic strip Crankshaft.
Otis Rufus Driftwood 10 months ago
That is a bad sign.
Dogouse Reilly 10 months ago
Forget Paris Troika! The only Russian analyst I trust is Gladys Nost.
Pongo ol’ Boy 10 months ago
All the while Mr. Crankshaft remains silent.
gammaguy 10 months ago
“Paris Troika”
Frankly, I’m not impressed.
gammaguy 10 months ago
Paris Troika is apparently on TV, but does she have a presence on the internet… e.g., her own Paris site?
ToneeRhianRose 8 months ago
Haha! XD