I know a joke that would work very well with today’s strip:
A symphony orchestra was in town to perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Before the concert, the bass section asked the conductor if, during the performance, they could go across the street for a drink. There was a lengthy section of the Ninth where they wouldn’t be needed.
The conductor gave permission, and, at the proper time, the bass players left and went to the bar. After several drinks, one of the players said it was time to go back. But the lead bass player told them not to worry, as he had used string to tie together the last two pages of the score.
So, the bass section had several more drinks until they were all pretty well tanked. They went back to the auditorium and, sure enough, the conductor was trying very hard to undo the string so he could see the last pages of Beethoven’s Ninth. And, at this time, the audience members were on the edges of their seats.
Which was only logical. After all, it was the bottom of the Ninth, the score was tied, and the basses were loaded.
Couldn’t tell you what Beethoven piece it is, but it seems to be a piano piece (best guess, that.) Can’t tell much more ’cause it seems to be just one bar, no times or keys indicated. One website I checked had scores to 333 Beethoven pieces…too many to wade through to try to find a match…
it was nice that Schroeder was whistling something by Beethoven, eh??!!!!!!!….imagine Benji Molina doing so would the pitcher think he was insane??!!!..Benji Molina is the catcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in case some of y’all don’t know
Templo S.U.D. over 11 years ago
What Beethoven piece was Schroeder whistling anyway? I’m no good at reading sheet music.
larryh77 over 11 years ago
I would like to know how Schroeder can whistle both the right and left hand!!
thepinkpanther over 11 years ago
Peanuts on line? Wow!
orinoco womble over 11 years ago
“Through the snow up to here…”
favm over 11 years ago
Fur Patty?
Aaron Saltzer over 11 years ago
You mean a miniature Beethoven, P.P.?
Harry Grapjas over 11 years ago
One of the greatest directors ever.
Neo Stryder over 11 years ago
Leonard Bernstein?
montalbano over 11 years ago
Yeah, Something like West Side Story
Kim Metzger Premium Member over 11 years ago
I know a joke that would work very well with today’s strip:
A symphony orchestra was in town to perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. Before the concert, the bass section asked the conductor if, during the performance, they could go across the street for a drink. There was a lengthy section of the Ninth where they wouldn’t be needed.
The conductor gave permission, and, at the proper time, the bass players left and went to the bar. After several drinks, one of the players said it was time to go back. But the lead bass player told them not to worry, as he had used string to tie together the last two pages of the score.
So, the bass section had several more drinks until they were all pretty well tanked. They went back to the auditorium and, sure enough, the conductor was trying very hard to undo the string so he could see the last pages of Beethoven’s Ninth. And, at this time, the audience members were on the edges of their seats.
Which was only logical. After all, it was the bottom of the Ninth, the score was tied, and the basses were loaded.
eddie6192 over 11 years ago
Looks like P.P. is calling all the signals……Wonder what happened to “Chuck”?….perhaps he’s trying to recover from P.P.’s kiss?……who nose?
Darryl Heine over 11 years ago
Leonard Bernstein was a famous conductor, I guess.
GROG Premium Member over 11 years ago
I liked it.
Robert Nowall Premium Member over 11 years ago
Couldn’t tell you what Beethoven piece it is, but it seems to be a piano piece (best guess, that.) Can’t tell much more ’cause it seems to be just one bar, no times or keys indicated. One website I checked had scores to 333 Beethoven pieces…too many to wade through to try to find a match…
barister over 11 years ago
a lil culture will not hurt you PP.
Number Three over 11 years ago
What you see is what you get, Patty.
LOL xxx
eddie6192 over 11 years ago
Why.
AmyGrantfan51774 over 11 years ago
it was nice that Schroeder was whistling something by Beethoven, eh??!!!!!!!….imagine Benji Molina doing so would the pitcher think he was insane??!!!..Benji Molina is the catcher for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in case some of y’all don’t know
Kim Metzger Premium Member about 11 years ago
As a fan of “Says You!” on NPR, I wear your comment with pride!