Recent Comments

1. over 8 years ago on Bliss

   Thank you all. I now understand it. Laura Mercier is a line of make-up, and there actually is a lipstick in that line called “Tunisian Moon.”

2. over 8 years ago on Off the Mark

   Debari is in India, in the state of Rajasthan, near the capital, Jaipur. So this makes sense of Columbus’ confusion, that is, thinking that he was in India. Of course, had he reached India by sailing west, he’d have touched the east coast, whereas Rajasthan in in the northwest, bordering Pakistan… and landlocked. So we shouldn’t overthink these jokes, I guess, just laugh and read the next one. Cheers.

3. almost 9 years ago on Bliss

   In the early 20th century there was “duck” tape. In the ’50s there was an adhesive tape, originally called “duck” tape as well. But since it was so often used on air ducts, it began to be termed “duct” tape. Either Expression should be judged as being O.K., I think. Cheers.

4. about 9 years ago on Peanuts Begins

   “… or rather the sun, and not the moon, for it shines bright, and never changes, but keeps his course truly.” Henry V, Act 5, Scene 2, King Henry describes himself to his intended bride, as not so good-looking, but steady and loyal.

5. over 9 years ago on Free Range

   A horse would have been useful to him as a young man in 1705, when he famously walked 250 miles, from Arnstadt to Luebeck, to hear Buxtehude. The next year he walked back.

6. over 9 years ago on Bliss

   A recent survey revealed that there is a predilection for Chinese food on Xmas by Jewish people in America. Es gezunderheyt!

7. over 9 years ago on Brevity

   The homunculus being dipped is obviously a baseball player; and the baseball image on the apron reinforces the reference. The surname “Swift” calls to mind Bill Swift. I believe that he retired about 2 years ago. For more, type his name into your search engine. Cheers.

8. about 10 years ago on The Argyle Sweater

   Oy, veh! (oder, Eu, Weh!) The Shiites have traditionally been more tolerant of images of Muhammad than the Sunnis. Today, there is little pattern. See the article “Depiction of Muhammad” on wikipedia for, of course, depictions of Muhammad, as well as homicidal reactions.

9. about 10 years ago on Ginger Meggs

   I note the title “Principal.” I’d have expected the phrase “Head Master.” Either is fine with me. Of course, my sister visited the antipodes 3 times last year, and one impression surprising to her was that North American influence was greater and British influence less than she had expected. In particular, American television was very widespread.

10. over 10 years ago on The Duplex

    Moon Phase, Initially, this comic was mostly concerned with the interactions between Eno (and his dog) and the girl Mitzi (and her dog). Each lived in one half of a duplex. If you wish, go to wikipedia and type “The Duplex” to learn more ofthe background. Cheers.