Frazz by Jef Mallett for February 22, 2015
Transcript:
Caulfield: Happy double-downhog day! Mr. Spaetzle: Happy what day? Caulfield: If you don't like what the groundhog predicted on February two, you get to try again on February two-two! Mr. Spaetzle: What kind of world would it be if we just gambled on wishing away old misfortunes instead of forging boldly ahead? Caulfield: I don't know. This one? But you're taking your chances because the results are doubled. Mr. Spaetzle: That's ridiculous, Caulfield. Wait. Forget I asked. Caulfield: Too late! But you can ask me again on 2/22/22.
KZ71 over 9 years ago
Hoo boy. Somebody just graduate the kid to ninth grade.
Ironic Eggbeater over 9 years ago
We need to blame it on someone.
cabalonrye over 9 years ago
2/22/22 only works with the strange American way of writing dates, I’m afraid.
Kerovan over 9 years ago
Groundhog Day: An Investigative Report / nycgo.com
Al Nala over 9 years ago
I like the 50% of the groundhogs have a shadow!
unca jim over 9 years ago
Well, 22/2/22 to you, too..also..inclusively !
MrsSnape over 9 years ago
Or religion?
Doublejake over 9 years ago
Only in civilian life. U.S. military conventions are closer to European style. Use of the 24-hour clock instead of A.M. and P.M., and putting the month between the day and the year. Military communications are labeled, for example, 22 Feb 2015 — and are addressed that way orally, as well. Such as, “I’m going to the miss the staff meeting on 20 August, so please take notes for me.”
racerxyz over 9 years ago
Are Caulfield’s bookies Jacob and the Hooded Fang?
hippogriff over 9 years ago
Ewal Doh: The International (not just Europe) system would have 22 II 22, the Roman numeral month giving a helpful hint as to which system it is. Scholarly documents would go from large to small, 2022 F 22, or maybe spell out the month so one can determine what language the paper is in.
1MadHat Premium Member over 9 years ago
Why not February 22nd, 2016? That fits, too.And it’s closer..Or wait for April 4th (4/4) and really change your chances?
SkyFisher over 9 years ago
If wishes worked, then the lottery wouldn’t.
RitaGB over 2 years ago
It’s time to ask again!
TheWildSow over 2 years ago
And here it is! 2-22-22 – and it’s a Tues day! Or is that “22222’s Day”?
ilovecomics*infinity over 2 years ago
Okay, I’m back to ask again! Now what were we talking about?