Yesterday, Jr. said, “That is one of the most amusing videos to Tracy that I’ve seen.” Are people in Tracy’s city in the habit of sending videos to the Chief of Detectives? Jr. acted as if it were a somewhat common occurrence. My first thought was that it would be rather unusual. What do you folks think?
Well, although he hasn’t committed any crime that we know about, Mr. Jumbles has certainly put himself under Tracy’s microscope. However from Tracy’s perspective all this is so far is a wacko who posted a video online. I’m sure at this point Tracy is as curious as we all are.
In real life, I think any detective who was sent a video with someone in THAT outfit would be too busy laughing his head off to take the man seriously! I think even Batman would be saying: “This has GOT to be a joke!” (After which he’d go off to look for the Joker in a big black mustache)
I miss the nice you who makes intelligent comments and treats others with respect… I don’t miss the “LOL” version who just seems to be looking for arguments…. I hope we see more of the former, than the latter.
Willy007 (in reply to your thoughtful post of yesterday), you’re right that Gould slipped one past the censors, even as discriminating readers saw what was right in front of their eyes—or what was missing, as the case may be. In addition to The Painted Lady’s outstretched arms enforcing the reality of her nakedness, they connect the tops of the vanities, guiding the line off panel left, toward the horizon.
I also like your point about Gould trusting the intelligence of his readers. What was shown, in all its marvelous, stylized detail, meshed so well with what was left to our imagination. Gould truly was a master. It is a shame that the four panel “grammar” of the daily strip was reduced to three, and that the size of the strip shrank, making it nearly impossible to emulate the luxuriant, detailed work of Gould’s lengthy classic period.
These limitations make the wonderful current work of Team Tracy all the more impressive.
Vista Bill Raley and Comet™ over 11 years ago
˙˙˙llɐ ƃuıuɹoɯ pooƃ
Bill Thompson over 11 years ago
Back at ya, VB!
margueritem over 11 years ago
Oh stop that, VB! Good morning to you, also!
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
We figured it out before Tracy!
blunebottle over 11 years ago
It’s the Puzzler and the Riddler, all rolled into one!
johnrussco over 11 years ago
I wonder what sort of crime he is into.
jazzmoose over 11 years ago
This is going to be a fun one…
coldsooner over 11 years ago
So it’s gonna be this kinda day, huh? (Humor is a terrific medicine!)
retropop over 11 years ago
@Gweedo Murray – No his dog Crypto is The Piddler! :)
blunebottle over 11 years ago
Good one!
Tarry Plaguer over 11 years ago
The Jumbo Piddle Puddler? That is just wrong!
SlyMongoose over 11 years ago
Yippee! My brain works!
Mostly Water Premium Member over 11 years ago
Oh, so the J on his tamoshanter sorta hat was a clue for Jumble. That’s a good name for a rummage sale.
jhandini over 11 years ago
@gweedo-The Piddler! I like that!
tsull2121 over 11 years ago
gweedo you beat me to it! lol
LUJBEM FEJF over 11 years ago
Hey! I thought I was a Jumble?
Det.DanDone over 11 years ago
@Nightshade09Nice job yesterday, figuring out the answer!!!
I Go Pogo over 11 years ago
Morning VB and all.
Ken in Ohio over 11 years ago
Yesterday, Jr. said, “That is one of the most amusing videos to Tracy that I’ve seen.” Are people in Tracy’s city in the habit of sending videos to the Chief of Detectives? Jr. acted as if it were a somewhat common occurrence. My first thought was that it would be rather unusual. What do you folks think?
Sisyphos over 11 years ago
Laugh while ye may, Tracy! Jumble is just laying the groundwork for his super-villainy!
Ray Toler over 11 years ago
Tracy to Jumble Man: Go to jail. Go directly to jail. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200.
Tarry Plaguer over 11 years ago
JUMBLE
tsull2121 over 11 years ago
“RUZZLER” sounds like a Scooby Doo villain ;) lol
Ray Toler over 11 years ago
Well, although he hasn’t committed any crime that we know about, Mr. Jumbles has certainly put himself under Tracy’s microscope. However from Tracy’s perspective all this is so far is a wacko who posted a video online. I’m sure at this point Tracy is as curious as we all are.
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
In real life, I think any detective who was sent a video with someone in THAT outfit would be too busy laughing his head off to take the man seriously! I think even Batman would be saying: “This has GOT to be a joke!” (After which he’d go off to look for the Joker in a big black mustache)
APersonOfInterest over 11 years ago
Seems he’d have a Scottish brier … ???
Stagger Lee over 11 years ago
A young Jumbler..
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
I miss the nice you who makes intelligent comments and treats others with respect… I don’t miss the “LOL” version who just seems to be looking for arguments…. I hope we see more of the former, than the latter.
Mikeyj over 11 years ago
PS., I really did appreciate the support you gave me last week when I was being unfairly attacked for a little joke.
Pequod over 11 years ago
Willy007 (in reply to your thoughtful post of yesterday), you’re right that Gould slipped one past the censors, even as discriminating readers saw what was right in front of their eyes—or what was missing, as the case may be. In addition to The Painted Lady’s outstretched arms enforcing the reality of her nakedness, they connect the tops of the vanities, guiding the line off panel left, toward the horizon.
I also like your point about Gould trusting the intelligence of his readers. What was shown, in all its marvelous, stylized detail, meshed so well with what was left to our imagination. Gould truly was a master. It is a shame that the four panel “grammar” of the daily strip was reduced to three, and that the size of the strip shrank, making it nearly impossible to emulate the luxuriant, detailed work of Gould’s lengthy classic period.
These limitations make the wonderful current work of Team Tracy all the more impressive.
Morrow Cummings over 11 years ago
I didn’t respond because it wouldn’t be productive.