But that 24,901 mile circumference is only at the equator. Where Frank and Ernie are now must be a land of green grass, rolling hills, and absolutely no trees. But where?
Reminds me of a fantasy story by Fritz Leiber, a well-known SF/fantasy writer for most of the mid-20th century. It was titled “Gonna Roll the Bones.” The last sentence was “Then he (Joe Slattermill, the protagonist) turned and headed straight for home, but he took the long way, around the world.” It was just one of several weird things in the story.
oldpine52 7 months ago
Cue up Supertramp’s Take the Long Way Home.
Botulism Bob 7 months ago
But that 24,901 mile circumference is only at the equator. Where Frank and Ernie are now must be a land of green grass, rolling hills, and absolutely no trees. But where?
sandpiper 7 months ago
Well, at least they’re not using google mapper. If they get lost it’s on them.
The Reader Premium Member 7 months ago
Somehow, ‘All roads lead to Mercville’ just doesn’t have the same feel to it.
dbrucepm 7 months ago
I thought they quit making Merc(ury), now you have to go to Lincolntown(car)
jasonsnakelover 7 months ago
One time I was 24,901 miles tall.
uniquename 7 months ago
If you go left, you end up at the wrong side of town.
InTraining 7 months ago
Recalculating….!
Count Olaf Premium Member 7 months ago
But they’re going to Tulsa.
JudyAz 7 months ago
Don’t forget to turn right at Albuquerque
royq27 7 months ago
Let’s take the scenic route…
1953Baby 7 months ago
I guess you CAN get there from here. . .
khjalmarj 7 months ago
Reminds me of a fantasy story by Fritz Leiber, a well-known SF/fantasy writer for most of the mid-20th century. It was titled “Gonna Roll the Bones.” The last sentence was “Then he (Joe Slattermill, the protagonist) turned and headed straight for home, but he took the long way, around the world.” It was just one of several weird things in the story.
belovedkija 7 months ago
3 rights make a left
Joncook1371 7 months ago
But they’ll fall off the edge of the earth if they go left! There be dragons there!
sandflea 7 months ago
Ya want to take the shortcut or the long way?
BruceMilam1 7 months ago
Should that not be 2490"1"
Alberta Oil Premium Member 7 months ago
Judging from the shadow, it’s high noon and they are facing East so if they turn left, better bring warm coats.
The Brooklyn Accent 7 months ago
I guessed that “Mercville” is an allusion to Gerardus Mercator, but I might be projecting.
oakie817 7 months ago
true that
Frank Burns Eats Worms 7 months ago
24,900 miles, or around that.
T... 7 months ago
As the crow flies, car won’t make the trip…