Can anyone shed some light on some of the gags/references in the last panel? On the footboard of the bed there is a door bell and a fire alarm, but under the bed is a panel marked NY and above that a sign that reads “Extras”And what of the sign saying “No agents”?
I also like the bars on the window graced by the Asbestoes curtain (in Brooklynese “coiten”)
Here’s the Wikipedia Picture of the Day for 10/29/14. I was struck by how much the style resembles some of the more detailed comics we have seen here, especially Little Nemo.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Picture_of_the_dayThe armies of the Mughal Emperor Humayun fighting those of Bahadur Shah of Gujarat in the year 1535, as depicted in an Akbarnama manuscript from the late 16th century. Bahadur, the Sultan of Gujarat, had allied with the Portuguese and planned an attack on the Mughals. To preempt such an attack, Humayun struck at Gujarat and conquered Mandu and Champaner before stopping his attack. Bahadur Shah was killed by the Portuguese two years later; Humayun was overthrown by Sher Shah Suri in 1540, retaking the throne fifteen years later.
I’m pleased to see that Bill is an aficionado of some of the more refined pleasures of the day, to-wit: croquet. How he managed to plant those hoops into the floor of his bedchamber, however, mystifies.
davidf42 almost 10 years ago
Speaking of which, where is Little Nemo this morning?
I Go Pogo almost 10 years ago
Little Nemo is in Slumberland no doubt.
Can anyone shed some light on some of the gags/references in the last panel? On the footboard of the bed there is a door bell and a fire alarm, but under the bed is a panel marked NY and above that a sign that reads “Extras”And what of the sign saying “No agents”?
I also like the bars on the window graced by the Asbestoes curtain (in Brooklynese “coiten”)
grainpaw almost 10 years ago
Here’s the Wikipedia Picture of the Day for 10/29/14. I was struck by how much the style resembles some of the more detailed comics we have seen here, especially Little Nemo.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Picture_of_the_dayThe armies of the Mughal Emperor Humayun fighting those of Bahadur Shah of Gujarat in the year 1535, as depicted in an Akbarnama manuscript from the late 16th century. Bahadur, the Sultan of Gujarat, had allied with the Portuguese and planned an attack on the Mughals. To preempt such an attack, Humayun struck at Gujarat and conquered Mandu and Champaner before stopping his attack. Bahadur Shah was killed by the Portuguese two years later; Humayun was overthrown by Sher Shah Suri in 1540, retaking the throne fifteen years later.
Illustration: Dharmdas, Manre Royale d’Aubusson
WaltWenger Premium Member almost 10 years ago
I’m pleased to see that Bill is an aficionado of some of the more refined pleasures of the day, to-wit: croquet. How he managed to plant those hoops into the floor of his bedchamber, however, mystifies.