I don’t think the New England meaning of “wicked” is exactly arcane knowledge these days…. it’s even been used commercially for decades… e.g. “Pete’s Wicked Ale,” LL Bean’s “Wicked good slippers.” Nor are the historic failures of Boston teams a secret even to non-sports-fans like me.As for the “bad timing”… are there still people out there who think the comics are submitted the day before publication??This was done and sent to the publishers months ago.No one could have possibly predicted anybody’s death in the intervening time, and it’s almost impossible to even pull a strip, as the page is set up and sometimes printed way ahead.
SusanSunshine has it right, but the timing could not have worked out better the way the Sox are playing right now. It’s just too bad that it did come out the day after Carleton Beane died. I’m curious if any of Guy, Rodd, or Dan are from New England.
I’m a Yankees fan, and of course the Red Sox are the team we love to hate…but there is still respect, and love for the rivalry. RIP Carl Beane. I’d love to see the Yankees and Red Sox battle it out for something besides last place in the division!
Varnes almost 12 years ago
Wait, which witch is which? Which witch is pitching? Too bad nothing rhymes with pitching that begins with a “B”…..shame really….
J Short almost 12 years ago
It’s a New England thing; you wouldn’t understand.
fireboy28 cfde16 almost 12 years ago
I KNOW A WORD! I KNOW WORD! BUT I WON’T TELL YOU
fireboy28 cfde16 almost 12 years ago
mabey i wont say that word.
ant almost 12 years ago
Boo to Boston Sox, Celtics, etc. :P
peamail03 almost 12 years ago
Wow, this on the day after the “Voice of Fenway” died.
Possum Pete almost 12 years ago
“Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls welcome to Fenway Park!” I’ll never get his voice out of my head. Thanks and RIP!
konradh almost 12 years ago
Someone please explain.
Digital Frog almost 12 years ago
Just wait till she sees the bats, she’s got another disappointment coming.
Teresa OBrien almost 12 years ago
wicked pissa!
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I don’t think the New England meaning of “wicked” is exactly arcane knowledge these days…. it’s even been used commercially for decades… e.g. “Pete’s Wicked Ale,” LL Bean’s “Wicked good slippers.” Nor are the historic failures of Boston teams a secret even to non-sports-fans like me.As for the “bad timing”… are there still people out there who think the comics are submitted the day before publication??This was done and sent to the publishers months ago.No one could have possibly predicted anybody’s death in the intervening time, and it’s almost impossible to even pull a strip, as the page is set up and sometimes printed way ahead.
iced tea almost 12 years ago
Maybe they’re Pirates fans.
Amalagam Premium Member almost 12 years ago
SusanSunshine has it right, but the timing could not have worked out better the way the Sox are playing right now. It’s just too bad that it did come out the day after Carleton Beane died. I’m curious if any of Guy, Rodd, or Dan are from New England.
wvhappypappy almost 12 years ago
I’m a Yankees fan, and of course the Red Sox are the team we love to hate…but there is still respect, and love for the rivalry. RIP Carl Beane. I’d love to see the Yankees and Red Sox battle it out for something besides last place in the division!