Might as well be a thing. Every ‘thing’ else clutters my MacBook computer calendar. Note that with the exception of the three gals, he’s the only diverse person in the room.
All cultural heritage is shareable except for English-speaking Caucasian Patriarchial Heritage, which is the current fad target of discrimination.Mind you, I’m not complaining, just observing.
Joni sums it up pretty well: ♪♫ “He put her in a ranch house on a hill. She could see the valley barbecues from her window sill, see the blue pools in the squinting sun, hear the hissing of summer lawns.” ♫♪
In early Nordic and Germanic societies, a “thing” was a governing assembly made up of the free people of the community [aka folkmoot]. It was presided over by a ‘law-speaker’. Things took place at regular intervals, usually in large open areas that were easily accessible by travel.
Things functioned both as parliaments and courts at different levels of society—local, regional, and supra-regional. Their purpose was to solve disputes and make political decisions. Things were also often used for public religious rites, social events and opportunities for trade.
The Alþingi is the supreme national parliament of Iceland.
I too appreciate the sharing of cultural heritage, but what I’ll never understand is the irritation some people express at so-called “cultural appropriation”. What exactly is the problem supposed to be, anyway?
If Adam and Eve discovered the circle and square, is it somehow or other evil for Gentiles to use them? Are we prohibited from enjoying fireworks if we’re not Chinese? Must we give up the number zero if we’re not Indian, or jazz if we’re not African, or skiing if we’re not Scandinavian, or surfing if we’re not Polynesian? Sushi if we’re not Japanese? Pizza if we’re not Italian? Democracy if we’re not Greek?
The world is a splendidly variegated place, full of wonderful, imaginative people, and it’s just arrogant to think that only white Anglo-Saxon Americans can possibly come up with good ideas. If we see something cool we like from another culture, celebrate it and use it! Heck, that’s the way the entire English language developed!
Nobody should have a monopoly on, or veto power over, good HUMAN ideas.
As one that lived many years there, I want to go on record that there is no such thing as St. Louis-style-BBQ. It was created by a chain restaurant marketing department and mixes KC & Memphis sauce. St. Louis did create the ice cream cone and toasted ravioli (I recommend the former and never the latter).
willispate over 1 year ago
at least he’ll provide the breakroom with home cooked food.
oldpine52 over 1 year ago
Maybe it should be.
suv2000 over 1 year ago
If it’s not it should be
Erse IS better over 1 year ago
It is if he SAYS it is! Just like art.
Cactus-Pete over 1 year ago
Pretty sure that you never use a spatula with BBQ so he must really have a grill.
comic4matt over 1 year ago
Should be…
Wilde Bill over 1 year ago
If it’s not, it should be.
MichaelAxelFleming over 1 year ago
The Cul de Sac of Broken Dreams
Imagine over 1 year ago
Shouldn’t there be a rainbow on something?
marilynnbyerly over 1 year ago
If he’s bringing the food, that’s fine with me.
[Unnamed Reader - c91c61] over 1 year ago
He didn’t grow up in the suburbs in the 50’s and 60’s.
sirbadger over 1 year ago
A fork that large is a weapon, so that is also a problem.
The dude from FL Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’m not suburbs, I’m more woodsy but I either griddle or grill outdoor almost everyday. The flavor
eastern.woods.metal over 1 year ago
My suburb is better than your suburb
pgomes over 1 year ago
He just wants to grill….
Qiset over 1 year ago
identifies as a grill
sandpiper over 1 year ago
He has his priorities in proper order.
PraiseofFolly over 1 year ago
Success! The Weekend Hunter having stalked, bought, and grilled the wild Bratwurst, the feast can now begin. “Meat the Chef!”
Ermine Notyours over 1 year ago
As I’m reading this strip, I’m listening to Paul Carrack’s Suburban Voodoo.
descabro over 1 year ago
Might as well be a thing. Every ‘thing’ else clutters my MacBook computer calendar. Note that with the exception of the three gals, he’s the only diverse person in the room.
Can't Sleep over 1 year ago
Phil is working with what he’s got – which isn’t much.
gorbag over 1 year ago
“Suburb pride” is definitely a thing. Just ask my HOA.
bbenoit over 1 year ago
These days it seems like everything is a thing.
HOTLOTUS1 over 1 year ago
it’s not a thing til someone makes it a thing
goboboyd over 1 year ago
But it is. Across cultures and eras. “My grill is bigger than yours.”
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 1 year ago
It is now. It’s been recorded, documented, and commented on. It is now a “thing”. Congratulations. Let’s all get T-shirts.
pheets over 1 year ago
It will be now, now that you brought it up…
Lenavid over 1 year ago
All cultural heritage is shareable except for English-speaking Caucasian Patriarchial Heritage, which is the current fad target of discrimination.Mind you, I’m not complaining, just observing.
walstib Premium Member over 1 year ago
Joni sums it up pretty well: ♪♫ “He put her in a ranch house on a hill. She could see the valley barbecues from her window sill, see the blue pools in the squinting sun, hear the hissing of summer lawns.” ♫♪
ZarPaulus over 1 year ago
They do kind of have a point, the suburbs are rather culturally barren.
Znox11 over 1 year ago
I don’t trust him, he looks like a propane guy.
GreenT267 over 1 year ago
In early Nordic and Germanic societies, a “thing” was a governing assembly made up of the free people of the community [aka folkmoot]. It was presided over by a ‘law-speaker’. Things took place at regular intervals, usually in large open areas that were easily accessible by travel.
Things functioned both as parliaments and courts at different levels of society—local, regional, and supra-regional. Their purpose was to solve disputes and make political decisions. Things were also often used for public religious rites, social events and opportunities for trade.
The Alþingi is the supreme national parliament of Iceland.
artmer over 1 year ago
Wanna bet?
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
He’s probably from Texas,but let’s not hold that against him.
Calvins Brother over 1 year ago
Phil’s getting ready for retirement.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 1 year ago
I too appreciate the sharing of cultural heritage, but what I’ll never understand is the irritation some people express at so-called “cultural appropriation”. What exactly is the problem supposed to be, anyway?
If Adam and Eve discovered the circle and square, is it somehow or other evil for Gentiles to use them? Are we prohibited from enjoying fireworks if we’re not Chinese? Must we give up the number zero if we’re not Indian, or jazz if we’re not African, or skiing if we’re not Scandinavian, or surfing if we’re not Polynesian? Sushi if we’re not Japanese? Pizza if we’re not Italian? Democracy if we’re not Greek?
The world is a splendidly variegated place, full of wonderful, imaginative people, and it’s just arrogant to think that only white Anglo-Saxon Americans can possibly come up with good ideas. If we see something cool we like from another culture, celebrate it and use it! Heck, that’s the way the entire English language developed!
Nobody should have a monopoly on, or veto power over, good HUMAN ideas.
Darth Nefarius over 1 year ago
What is Penn doing sitting to his left?
thelordthygod666 over 1 year ago
As one that lived many years there, I want to go on record that there is no such thing as St. Louis-style-BBQ. It was created by a chain restaurant marketing department and mixes KC & Memphis sauce. St. Louis did create the ice cream cone and toasted ravioli (I recommend the former and never the latter).
anomaly over 1 year ago
Culture is a construct. Suburban is as good as any.
wogears over 1 year ago
It will be a thing, now. :(
Call me Ishmael over 1 year ago
I never sausage a spectacle. (Credit to “South of the Border” on I-95)
Call me Ishmael over 1 year ago
“Things fall apart. The center cannot hold..”
MartinPerry1 over 1 year ago
Ian Hislop, of Private Eye and HIGNFY fame, just did a documentary on English suburban culture.
Bilan over 1 year ago
If he’s going to give up on his Suburb Pride, I’ll take that sausage off his hands.
Space_cat over 1 year ago
No such thing! Have you seen their lawns?
Plumviper over 1 year ago
It’s called ‘burb cred.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member over 1 year ago
And just why not?
Mediatech over 1 year ago
At least he’s not part of the bacterial culture.