His shirt says “Staff”, not “Referee” or “Coach”… and I know of no spectator sport using beach balls - though I do confess ignorance of most things athletic.So I have no idea why he’s deflating one, and incurring the wrath of an even bigger one. Hmmmm…. maybe a terrifyingly huge sea lion is throwing the giant ball at him for taking the smaller one from her pup? Nah. His shirt doesn’t say “Trainer” either.Anybody?Otto - you could do it again!
Okaaaaayyyy……. um….. I get the connection to No. 6 and Rover, of course, though I doubt that’s the intention….. And Otto you have an amazing imagination if you think I have anything to do with it.(And…um…. what do you mean by my “edits”? Do hope you enjoyed last weeks dialogue though. LOL) I’m with all who think the big balloon is attacking in revenge for the deflation of the little one….BUT - these people are not at the beach, playing with beach balls, they’re spectators, sitting in seats…. at what kind of event????That’s where I’m still lost. I admit it!
One more thing — I do wish people wouldn’t put down things they know other people here enjoy, OR launch counter-attacks at those who don’t care for whatever it is they do.That goes for BOTH sides.And personally, though some may find it cute, I wish no one had discovered how to “shout” in headers.Unless you really believe you’re making the most important comment ever, bold and/or CAPS are quite loud enough for any forum, thank you.
There was a more subtle homage to The Prisoner called Nowhere Man. Something like the Village appeared in one episode. The remake was interesting, but was not enough like the original to be of the same “universe”.
We are viewing the crowd at a sporting event. (The specific sport is irrelevant. If you need to imagine a sport, I suggest baseball.) As at many such events, the crowd is tossing around a beach ball. (Note: the faces in the crowd are all happy.) A staff member of the facility is perturbed when the beach ball threatens to interfere with the unspecified sport. So, he takes the opportunity to catch the ball when it comes his way. (Note: the faces are now concerned.) He proceeds to pop the ball. (Note: the faces are all angry.) When a gigantic beach ball jettisons his way, perhaps thrown by an angry crowd member, justice has been served. (Note: the faces now express joy and contentment.)
One of things that I find brilliant in this particular comic is the crowd. They are the same people, frame by frame, but they change a bit and interact with what’s going on. It’s charming!
As for the giant ball? My best guess is: “Pick on someone your own size!”
I get it, at a lot of the concerts and stuff now where they used to blow up beach balls and bat them around amongst the crowd, they will not allow it now. If a security person gets it they will deflate them, so someone is getting even with a giant one lol!
Varnes over 12 years ago
OK, what will it sound like when it hits him? BONK! BOINK! THUMP! SPROING?
PRASHANTSRIVASTAV716 over 12 years ago
well, at least the spectators are getting what they paid for.. Entertainment! :D
waycyber over 12 years ago
Momman ain’t happy ’bout what you dun did to her baby.
waycyber over 12 years ago
Um, that should read Momma
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 12 years ago
His shirt says “Staff”, not “Referee” or “Coach”… and I know of no spectator sport using beach balls - though I do confess ignorance of most things athletic.So I have no idea why he’s deflating one, and incurring the wrath of an even bigger one. Hmmmm…. maybe a terrifyingly huge sea lion is throwing the giant ball at him for taking the smaller one from her pup? Nah. His shirt doesn’t say “Trainer” either.Anybody?Otto - you could do it again!
Ottodesu over 12 years ago
OK, I think it is about time for The Prisoner a.k.a. Number 6 to make an appropriate comment. Or is this G&R’s rendering of him as per susansunshine?
Larry Miller Premium Member over 12 years ago
Rover got a dye job?I know one person who will get that.
konradh over 12 years ago
I don’t get this one at all.
vldazzle over 12 years ago
He killed the baby!
vldazzle over 12 years ago
Not the Prisoner. Now THAT never really made any sense, but this one is just simple fun, like the odd characters at the bar on another strip today.
waycyber over 12 years ago
Sense of humour strong and unimpaired
GESWho over 12 years ago
There are other Prisoner fans out there, ya know! (me…)
waycyber over 12 years ago
W H Y ?
waycyber over 12 years ago
Questions are a burden for others. Answers a prison for oneself.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 12 years ago
Okaaaaayyyy……. um….. I get the connection to No. 6 and Rover, of course, though I doubt that’s the intention….. And Otto you have an amazing imagination if you think I have anything to do with it.(And…um…. what do you mean by my “edits”? Do hope you enjoyed last weeks dialogue though. LOL) I’m with all who think the big balloon is attacking in revenge for the deflation of the little one….BUT - these people are not at the beach, playing with beach balls, they’re spectators, sitting in seats…. at what kind of event????That’s where I’m still lost. I admit it!
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 12 years ago
One more thing — I do wish people wouldn’t put down things they know other people here enjoy, OR launch counter-attacks at those who don’t care for whatever it is they do.That goes for BOTH sides.And personally, though some may find it cute, I wish no one had discovered how to “shout” in headers.Unless you really believe you’re making the most important comment ever, bold and/or CAPS are quite loud enough for any forum, thank you.
justrightturnips over 12 years ago
Beware people. When you hit the escape key to stop Lafin Larry, make sure you don’t hit it when the bald spot is showing!!!!
waycyber over 12 years ago
There was a more subtle homage to The Prisoner called Nowhere Man. Something like the Village appeared in one episode. The remake was interesting, but was not enough like the original to be of the same “universe”.
Fromthecrossroads over 12 years ago
We are viewing the crowd at a sporting event. (The specific sport is irrelevant. If you need to imagine a sport, I suggest baseball.) As at many such events, the crowd is tossing around a beach ball. (Note: the faces in the crowd are all happy.) A staff member of the facility is perturbed when the beach ball threatens to interfere with the unspecified sport. So, he takes the opportunity to catch the ball when it comes his way. (Note: the faces are now concerned.) He proceeds to pop the ball. (Note: the faces are all angry.) When a gigantic beach ball jettisons his way, perhaps thrown by an angry crowd member, justice has been served. (Note: the faces now express joy and contentment.)
trekkermint over 12 years ago
i like the prisonerand eureka, which has been cancelled
baileydean over 12 years ago
One of things that I find brilliant in this particular comic is the crowd. They are the same people, frame by frame, but they change a bit and interact with what’s going on. It’s charming!
As for the giant ball? My best guess is: “Pick on someone your own size!”
baileydean over 12 years ago
Ah… well, as I have neither, I’m no sir, and I’m not so smart. May be more “smart alec” than smart. I do enjoy puzzles and games.
I only found the changes in the people because I kept coming back hoping to be hit by the punchline that I’m sure is right here somewhere…!
Oh well… I guess I’ll have to go to bed clueless, at least as far as Brevity is concerned.
Take care.
Thiser over 12 years ago
I get it, at a lot of the concerts and stuff now where they used to blow up beach balls and bat them around amongst the crowd, they will not allow it now. If a security person gets it they will deflate them, so someone is getting even with a giant one lol!
Yukoneric over 12 years ago
In some circles they think it’s cute to toss beach balls at graduations………