Nothing like spending a week building up to a big event, then skipping over it to show the aftermath. If Batiuk had written the comics adaptation of “Star Wars,” it would have been several issues of the Rebels planning to attack the Death Star, followed immediately by Princess Leia handing out medals (“Boy, that sure was great the way you guys blew up the Death Star and sent Darth Vader careening across the galaxy!”).
So…the Ukraine fundraiser was just a con? So Dinkle could pocket…how much money? Aren’t the handful of people left in this rust belt town starving and bankrupt, having wasted every dollar at the Mandatory Book Signings?
“I’m in SHOW BUSINESS!” cries the delirious hag, mad from hunger. “When they make a Netflix documentary on you, DINKLE!” She collapses as Dinkle gleefully grabs her check. And those jars of baby food he told everyone to buy for Ukraine’s orphans. He screams “DINKLE FEASTS ON GERBER’S TONIGHT!”
Lil, never mind the “tax bracket” stuff. Judging by the number of books I didn’t see you signing in the last several years—I mean, weeks (just seems like years)—I doubt this even lifts you above the poverty line.
J.J. O'Malley about 1 month ago
Nothing like spending a week building up to a big event, then skipping over it to show the aftermath. If Batiuk had written the comics adaptation of “Star Wars,” it would have been several issues of the Rebels planning to attack the Death Star, followed immediately by Princess Leia handing out medals (“Boy, that sure was great the way you guys blew up the Death Star and sent Darth Vader careening across the galaxy!”).
J.J. O'Malley about 1 month ago
I thought “tonight’s gig” was a fundraiser for Ukraine. Shouldn’t they all be donating their checks to the war relief effort?
billsplut about 1 month ago
So…the Ukraine fundraiser was just a con? So Dinkle could pocket…how much money? Aren’t the handful of people left in this rust belt town starving and bankrupt, having wasted every dollar at the Mandatory Book Signings?
“I’m in SHOW BUSINESS!” cries the delirious hag, mad from hunger. “When they make a Netflix documentary on you, DINKLE!” She collapses as Dinkle gleefully grabs her check. And those jars of baby food he told everyone to buy for Ukraine’s orphans. He screams “DINKLE FEASTS ON GERBER’S TONIGHT!”
Fetzee about 1 month ago
I wonder how much $ Batty gave to the Ukraine?!
French Persons Premium Member about 1 month ago
“Heh. You got that right, Lil! It probably cost me more to write out the check than what it’s worth!”
lemonbaskt about 1 month ago
ooh funsize chocalate bar gimme
rockyridge1977 about 1 month ago
’’’’’always the bright side!!!!
Daltongang Premium Member about 1 month ago
There’s no business like show business like no business I know
Everything about it is depressing, everything that traffic will allow
Nowhere could you get that sad feeling when you are stealing some extra chow
There’s no people like show people, they eat so little when they are low
Even with a turkey that you know will fold, you may be stranded out in the cold
Man I would change it for a sack of gold, but let’s go on with the show
ladykat about 1 month ago
That’s the spirit, Lilian!
tcayer about 1 month ago
So there’s seven of them. Is it a check for $15?
tcayer about 1 month ago
Show business? She’s a prolific author!
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 month ago
All this in a ‘toon titled Crankshaft! Where is he?
puddleglum1066 about 1 month ago
Lil, never mind the “tax bracket” stuff. Judging by the number of books I didn’t see you signing in the last several years—I mean, weeks (just seems like years)—I doubt this even lifts you above the poverty line.
Irish53 about 1 month ago
Sigh…. It’s like Groundhog Day except with Dingleberry, over and over again
kc5qnk about 1 month ago
I remember the feeling…it’s pretty cool when you get your first paycheck for a gig!
Mopman about 1 month ago
Well, the good news is this riveting arc is now over and we probably won’t see Dingle again for maybe six months. Right? Right?
GregZimmerman about 1 month ago
Memories.
fourteenpeeves about 1 month ago
As the guy in charge of cleaning up after the circus elephants said“WHAT, AND GIVE UP SHOW BUSINESS?!!?”
French Persons Premium Member about 1 month ago
Once upon a time, back in college, I received a bill for one penny. on the check, I wrote: “One Lousy Rotten Filthy Stinking Cent” (true story).