So many futuristic science fiction references from my youth are now in the past. In remember when “1984” was the future. Then there was Space:1999, 2001: A Space Odyssey, etc.
Rat – you are lousy at math. If it had been released in 1999, it would be 18 years old. As it is, the song was released in 1982. Thirty five years old, baby.
Getting old…I guess it’s a Sign O’ The Times. Just be sure to invite The Beautiful Ones; you might get lucky and get to Kiss one of them! And don’t party too hard – you might cause a Housequake! It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night!
Ink falling from the sky, / And pigs, they don’t fly. / The studio’s not so bright. / We’re past deadline tonight. / The syndicate, it dies / Whenever a cartoonist cries. / (When he cries)
Small fun fact: 1999 was the year when Stephan first submitted Pearls Before Swine to some syndicates, and United Media liked it and signed him in. Another fun fact: I was born on that year. So yeah, party like it’s 1999!
BE THIS GUY about 7 years ago
1999 was a much better year to party than 2017.
Kaputnik about 7 years ago
I’m remembering a line. “We’re going to party like it’s 1999. Again” Simpsons?
Sherlock Watson about 7 years ago
Never mind Rat, Steph — fight for your right to party!
SwimsWithSharks about 7 years ago
The reference is 35 years old. That song came out in 82. Ouch.
Dobie Takahama about 7 years ago
Why Party like it’s 1999 when the Amish can party like it’s 1699…. after they finish all of their chores and finish thine.
CarlHeckman about 7 years ago
Pastis is a man among princes.
juicebruce about 7 years ago
1999 was a good year except for Y2K……….similar to CC now…….boogie man going to get you !
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 7 years ago
Getting old is not for children.
Sisyphos about 7 years ago
Oh, boo hoo! You big cry-baby!
Cartoon-Boy is such a delicate little soul that Rat’s insults still drive him to tears!
No megalopsychia here!
TossedSaladCartoon about 7 years ago
LOL!
Reader about 7 years ago
Don’t forget to wear your strawberry beret.
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 7 years ago
Damn Rat
Cameron1988 Premium Member about 7 years ago
I miss 1999. I was 11 years old, didn’t have a care in the world, and was messing around with my SNES
hariseldon59 about 7 years ago
So many futuristic science fiction references from my youth are now in the past. In remember when “1984” was the future. Then there was Space:1999, 2001: A Space Odyssey, etc.
JPuzzleWhiz about 7 years ago
Uh, Rat? Might want to check your math in Panel 3. 1999 was 18 years ago, not 17.
OGWhatahunk about 7 years ago
Where do you go if you are not a party person?
bbbmorrell about 7 years ago
The sad part is I remember thinking the 1970’s sounded futuristic.
IQTech61 about 7 years ago
Rat – you are lousy at math. If it had been released in 1999, it would be 18 years old. As it is, the song was released in 1982. Thirty five years old, baby.
Packratjohn Premium Member about 7 years ago
Let’s take the little red Corvette!
Diane Lee Premium Member about 7 years ago
Actually the party song I remember was titled Splish Splash, and 30 years ago doesn’t sound like much.
sandflea about 7 years ago
And it’s purple raining on his parade.
skipper1992 about 7 years ago
Dearly beloved …
nopainogain about 7 years ago
Should’ve saved this one for April 21, the anniversary of his passing. still humorous.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member about 7 years ago
Getting old…I guess it’s a Sign O’ The Times. Just be sure to invite The Beautiful Ones; you might get lucky and get to Kiss one of them! And don’t party too hard – you might cause a Housequake! It’s Gonna Be a Beautiful Night!
Number Three about 7 years ago
I was only 5 in 1999 so I was brought up around 90’s music.
Great times!
xxx
oakie817 about 7 years ago
you should hear us out here
John W Kennedy Premium Member about 7 years ago
Ink falling from the sky, / And pigs, they don’t fly. / The studio’s not so bright. / We’re past deadline tonight. / The syndicate, it dies / Whenever a cartoonist cries. / (When he cries)
KEA about 7 years ago
Gee… and I remember when 1984 was a scary future date.
ND Cool Z over 5 years ago
Small fun fact: 1999 was the year when Stephan first submitted Pearls Before Swine to some syndicates, and United Media liked it and signed him in. Another fun fact: I was born on that year. So yeah, party like it’s 1999!