This reminds me of Dolly Parton’s witty reply to an interviewer some years back. He had asked a question about whether she “enhanced” her “physical assets” in creating her performance persona. She said “Sure. What would country girls be without their haystacks…” as she fluffed up her hair, “… so I wear this wig.” The guy seemed flustered that she wasn’t flustered and says “I mean…” She goes on, “Yeah, these big old things are fake too,” pointing at her eyelashes, fluttering them. “Oh, sugar, you look confused. What did you think I was talking about.” This was near the beginning of her national popularity. Ever since, I’ve listened carefully to her when she speaks off the cuff, because she’s shrewd, clever, whip smart, and totally in control of every situation. I’ m convinced this (plus her musical and acting gifts) has allowed her to thrive in a business that eats many others alive.
My best friend and I (admittedly after emptying a few bottles of beer) would watch the credits at the end of a movie and laugh at some of the titles listed, our favorite being Key Grip Best Boy. The question was inevitably, “What does THAT guy do?” Much needless hilarity. Guess you had to be there. Or not.
And I agree with you about Dolly Parton, jimmjonzz. She is one very sharp lady.
Just making fun of titles for movies for the majority of people who don’t have a clue what the various titles mean because things like main electrician isn’t called that. Its all good, I mean everyone gets a special title that is recognized in Hollywood land where the rest of the world is like Eh?
BE THIS GUY about 8 years ago
I wish it was ridiculous, then it might be funny.
Sherlock Watson about 8 years ago
Actually, Bob, you have to reach a little further. Don’t worry, though — your goals will soon be within your grasp.
knight1192a about 8 years ago
Yup, was right. Turning a single strip from like a week, maybe two weeks, ago into an arc this week.
AGED_ENGINEER Premium Member about 8 years ago
Can’t wait to see what Pastis does with gaffer.
Lukefunnies about 8 years ago
Butter face.
Templo S.U.D. about 8 years ago
“Parton” me, Goat, while I get you a baseball bat to whack Stephan’s head.
bigcatbusiness about 8 years ago
Isn’t life just ridiculous sometimes?
jimmjonzz Premium Member about 8 years ago
This reminds me of Dolly Parton’s witty reply to an interviewer some years back. He had asked a question about whether she “enhanced” her “physical assets” in creating her performance persona. She said “Sure. What would country girls be without their haystacks…” as she fluffed up her hair, “… so I wear this wig.” The guy seemed flustered that she wasn’t flustered and says “I mean…” She goes on, “Yeah, these big old things are fake too,” pointing at her eyelashes, fluttering them. “Oh, sugar, you look confused. What did you think I was talking about.” This was near the beginning of her national popularity. Ever since, I’ve listened carefully to her when she speaks off the cuff, because she’s shrewd, clever, whip smart, and totally in control of every situation. I’ m convinced this (plus her musical and acting gifts) has allowed her to thrive in a business that eats many others alive.
blunebottle about 8 years ago
Pastis, you need to get a grip.
stlwahoo about 8 years ago
Reminds me of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw2W8ZC7pkM
juicebruce about 8 years ago
Time to open a new bottle of wine !
cdward about 8 years ago
Getting?Not that I’m complaining.
cgrantt57 Premium Member about 8 years ago
@Stephen Treadwell.
Well, then this would be an odd comment.
Chad Cheetah about 8 years ago
Rat sure does have a lot of friends in the film industry.
whiteheron about 8 years ago
To quote Mork: " You’re no dummy Dolly"
sarah413 Premium Member about 8 years ago
Parton Pastis’s humor. Please.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 8 years ago
Considering the recent revelations by Corey Feldman, I wonder what the Best Boy does.
FassEddie about 8 years ago
So…Poli Grip is next.
MeGoNow Premium Member about 8 years ago
Kinda glad he wasn’t a focus puller. No telling what Pastis would have done with that.
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 8 years ago
so many Bob’s in this strip
Wichita1.0 about 8 years ago
It’s high time you asked your readers for their Parton!
Carl Rennhack Premium Member about 8 years ago
I wonder if Steph will hear from Ms. Parton about this kartune! I hope he doesn’t hear from her lawyers!
Carl Rennhack Premium Member about 8 years ago
@jimmjonzz—Good story! Thanx for sharing it!
mgrossberg about 8 years ago
To quote King ID- “I wouldn’t touch a straight line like that for a free weekend at Pismo Beach!”
Sandfan about 8 years ago
Jurassic Park
Naked Gun 2 1/2
Guilty Bystander about 8 years ago
My best friend and I (admittedly after emptying a few bottles of beer) would watch the credits at the end of a movie and laugh at some of the titles listed, our favorite being Key Grip Best Boy. The question was inevitably, “What does THAT guy do?” Much needless hilarity. Guess you had to be there. Or not.
And I agree with you about Dolly Parton, jimmjonzz. She is one very sharp lady.
zeexenon about 8 years ago
Are your arms long as a spider monkey’s?
jessegooddoggy about 8 years ago
This stuff instead of the crocs??
wes tnt about 8 years ago
“Feel” free to stay with the Dolly theme
angelfiredragon about 8 years ago
Just making fun of titles for movies for the majority of people who don’t have a clue what the various titles mean because things like main electrician isn’t called that. Its all good, I mean everyone gets a special title that is recognized in Hollywood land where the rest of the world is like Eh?
ChessPirate about 8 years ago
Getting ridiculous? Getting? :-)
Number Three about 8 years ago
Uhh?
xxx
26 about 8 years ago
Dolly Grip,,, ya! He’s a drag queen on Fox.
Sisyphos about 8 years ago
That Dolly is some doll. So maybe I get it, but you don’t, Bob!
(Just this once, Goat, try violence! It would be so satisfying to see you head-butt Cartoon-Boy!)
nandayconures! about 4 years ago
Missing the eye shadow.
alantain 9 months ago
So, the key grip grips everyone’s keys? How boring!