Aristotle taught that objects like stones, however inanimate, had agency, and sought (somehow) to be as close as possible to the center of the earth. Given the lasting influence of Aristotle’s thought, someone like Newton had to think outside the box. He didn’t get it quite right, thinking of gravity as a kind of force. I don’t know if he was troubled by the whole idea of forces acting at a distance.
Argythree 4 months ago
Yep, that’s Apple for you; they don’t like any competition…
electricshadow Premium Member 4 months ago
Next panel: Horace yells at the tree, “Hey, what’s the big idea? I’m asking you because I don’t remember mine.”
charles9156 4 months ago
kinda like being struck by lightning ;+)
Doctor Toon 4 months ago
I’m starting to think that tree does not like Horace
SquawkTron 4 months ago
So much for that idea.
InTraining 4 months ago
and it’s back to square one …!
Egrayjames 4 months ago
How many Horace’s does it take to change a lightbulb? Neigh a one.
ChristineMurphy 4 months ago
I can identify. With my short-term memory problems, all it takes is a little distraction and I’ve totally forgotten my great idea.
Zebrastripes 4 months ago
There went THAT idea….
scyphi26 4 months ago
Guess that tree sits within a “no bright ideas” zone.
cactusbob333 4 months ago
One of Apple’s bad ideas.
R.U. Kidding 4 months ago
Isaac Newton he is not.
Bob. Premium Member 4 months ago
I think Horace needs to move.
Physicsfreak 4 months ago
So far: Tree 74, Horace 2
mistercatworks 4 months ago
He was just about to invent anti-gravity.
AndrewSihler1 4 months ago
Aristotle taught that objects like stones, however inanimate, had agency, and sought (somehow) to be as close as possible to the center of the earth. Given the lasting influence of Aristotle’s thought, someone like Newton had to think outside the box. He didn’t get it quite right, thinking of gravity as a kind of force. I don’t know if he was troubled by the whole idea of forces acting at a distance.
sdjamieson Premium Member 4 months ago
Your comics make me laugh out loud, and few others do. Brilliant! Have you ever thought about doing a collection of just your elevator strips?
Night-Gaunt49 4 months ago
Isn’t it amazing how he can conjure up things seemingly from the air? A Houyhnhnm power.
Tigressy 4 months ago
What – no oranges (“Apfelsine” – the former German word for it translates to “Chinese apple”) or pineapples? – Booooring.
Jeffin Premium Member 4 months ago
You have no idea Horace.