The Buckets by Greg Cravens for May 25, 2014
May 24, 2014
May 26, 2014
Transcript:
I remember my granddad. He was great fun. My dad talk about him like he was tall and boring, though. Crazy, because if anyone was tall and boring it was dad. Then you and your brother were born, and I saw my dad act like granddad around you guys. Well you boys got older and I guess I seem pretty dull and boring to you. And then, when your sons were born, it was like seeing you guys little all over again. I felt young again! Toby and Eddie laughed and toddled and were as hilarious as you and your brother had been. Wow. So you're saying I'm the first generation to break the dull-and-boring cycle? No.
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Gregory J Daly about 10 years ago
It’s all a matter of perspective isn’t it?
Comic Minister Premium Member about 10 years ago
Good job Frank!
Number Three about 10 years ago
Unfortunately not.
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Strod about 10 years ago
I love three things about today’s strip: – The washed-out colors in all the panels that are “memories”, resembling old photographs.– The play between the two phenotypes of the male Buckets. Frank’s grandfather is a Larry-like, while Frank’s dad and Toby resemble Frank at the corresponding ages. (Eddie… well, he really doesn’t fit anywhere so far.)– The gradual growth of all their noses while they age, from small buttons to huge honkers.
Hunter7 about 10 years ago
So the only way to make Larry even remotely interesting is …… for Toby & Eddie to provide Larry with grandchildren?
gregcartoon Premium Member about 10 years ago
I’m always impressed that Strod doesn’t miss anything in these comics. His attention to all the technical stuff is amazing.
Boots at the Boar Premium Member about 10 years ago
Maybe it’s me, but even people who self-stylize as “wild and crazy guys” and spend every moment struggling to be “the most interesting man in the world” are pretty darn boring and shallow people. I just accept that I’m dull, my pursuits are tedious, and I’m happy being that way.