I would assume that “??” means “I don’t understand and would like further enlightenment.” One should be able to say that without fear of being taken to the woodshed.
Now, now. I’ve found throughout life that the more I learn, the more there is to know. Then I learn. Just because someone doesn’t know certain facts that you do, don’t put them down – enlighten them, gently. A question mark is better than denying their ignorance and plowing on regardless.
I don’t always get the comic and need to look things up, I am not a know it and thus have meet such interesting people by asking questions. You should give it a try.
I’m a 75 yo great grandmother. I was looking at this comic everyday and never understanding the meaning. Thank you all for letting me know that I am not really dense and too old to read the comics.
Oh no! It’s been hours since I looked at Brevity this morning and I still have Wonderwalllll stuck in my head! I couldn’t remember the song, but my husband who knows everything musical sang it to me, big mistake!
“You’re incredible. These comments are regularly full of obscure references, from just one isolated country, of which the rest of the world has no knowledge, and even less interest. As soon as a cartoon with interest outside of the US appears, so do the question marks (??).”
OK, you’ve made your point Prof. Now how about an explanation rather than a lecture.
margueritem almost 12 years ago
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el8 almost 12 years ago
Yeah that new guitarist sucks camel____!
Varnes almost 12 years ago
Go Johnny Go! Got your six on that….
jreckard almost 12 years ago
Maybe it’s tongue in sheik.
gene1969 almost 12 years ago
I liked the video they did of a rehash of yellow submarine
no1scouse almost 12 years ago
At least they’re City supporters and not Manure!
hawkeye761 almost 12 years ago
I would assume that “??” means “I don’t understand and would like further enlightenment.” One should be able to say that without fear of being taken to the woodshed.
Davepostmp almost 12 years ago
Now, now. I’ve found throughout life that the more I learn, the more there is to know. Then I learn. Just because someone doesn’t know certain facts that you do, don’t put them down – enlighten them, gently. A question mark is better than denying their ignorance and plowing on regardless.
jack fairbanks almost 12 years ago
celeconecca almost 12 years ago
I totally forgot that there was a band named Oasis.
buick322 almost 12 years ago
I’m still pretty new here, but it makes me proud to see ya’ll standin’ up for this intelligent, fun and rare group.
LadyLavendar almost 12 years ago
I don’t always get the comic and need to look things up, I am not a know it and thus have meet such interesting people by asking questions. You should give it a try.
Mamalu95 almost 12 years ago
I’m a 75 yo great grandmother. I was looking at this comic everyday and never understanding the meaning. Thank you all for letting me know that I am not really dense and too old to read the comics.
rmvose11 almost 12 years ago
Oh no! It’s been hours since I looked at Brevity this morning and I still have Wonderwalllll stuck in my head! I couldn’t remember the song, but my husband who knows everything musical sang it to me, big mistake!
Sillstaw almost 12 years ago
As an Oasis fan, I understood this right away. The “Smug Guy Lording It Over You” show will be right back…
gordol almost 12 years ago
“Slowly walking down the hallFaster than a cannonball”
klesmiley_ Premium Member almost 12 years ago
“You’re incredible. These comments are regularly full of obscure references, from just one isolated country, of which the rest of the world has no knowledge, and even less interest. As soon as a cartoon with interest outside of the US appears, so do the question marks (??).”
OK, you’ve made your point Prof. Now how about an explanation rather than a lecture.