Has anyone ever seen one of those REALLY old cartoons? Like pre-Popeye where all they do is run around and sing, and they make you want to throw stuff at the TV…
Right. The 1930s Popeyes were very clever, inventive, and funny, and they had an energy and quirky charm that can’t be duplicated. The 1950s Popeyes just had all the life drained out them, and everything about them was weak. What’s depressing is that in both time periods, they were largely made by the same people.
Great strip, Bob. Very tactful acknowledgement to reader comments in the last installment. Personally, I really enjoyed this animation storyline. I appreciated the nods to Fred Moore and the old days at the Disney Studio and that it brought attention back to a beautiful art form that has wrongly been left for dead. Thank you for that, Bob.
sheplives over 10 years ago
Um… nice use of “squash and stretch” there, Uncle Walter… :)
Neo Stryder over 10 years ago
In that case you shouldhave used a praxinoscope, Walter.
stormtrooper11116 over 10 years ago
Has anyone ever seen one of those REALLY old cartoons? Like pre-Popeye where all they do is run around and sing, and they make you want to throw stuff at the TV…
Comic Minister Premium Member over 10 years ago
This is crazy!
ellisaana Premium Member over 10 years ago
Isn’t it missing the word balloon saying “I yam what I yam?”
katina.cooper over 10 years ago
Once they are all hypnotized, he is going to sneak into the kitchen and finish that apple pie.
lightenup Premium Member over 10 years ago
I’m with Bear! Sometimes I need something a little mind-numbing just so I can snooze off without worries.
JLG Premium Member over 10 years ago
Right. The 1930s Popeyes were very clever, inventive, and funny, and they had an energy and quirky charm that can’t be duplicated. The 1950s Popeyes just had all the life drained out them, and everything about them was weak. What’s depressing is that in both time periods, they were largely made by the same people.
GoQuickRun over 10 years ago
Great strip, Bob. Very tactful acknowledgement to reader comments in the last installment. Personally, I really enjoyed this animation storyline. I appreciated the nods to Fred Moore and the old days at the Disney Studio and that it brought attention back to a beautiful art form that has wrongly been left for dead. Thank you for that, Bob.