Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for September 27, 2015
Transcript:
Dad: There's that guy on Tv! Whats insane with the nose! Mom: Yeah! What is his name? It's D-something. Dwight? Dewey? Dad: I always recognize his nose. What's his name? Mom: Dan? Desmond? Drew? Dave? Duh duh duh- Dad: He's in that thing with the other guy that Tv show. Mom: Maybe it's B something Bob? Bill? Brad? Dad: Maybe it's G. Gus? Gary? Guh guh guh guh Mom: No, it's B. Buh buh buh buh buh buh Alice: ARRGGH! Dad: ALICE! Don't you start! Mom: Now I've lost my train of thought. Alice: You're right! That arm chewing move gets results! Petey: It's simple, effective and a good mandibular workout.
Sisyphos about 9 years ago
Alice has learned well from her big brother! Excellent, little grasshopper!
mabrndt Premium Member about 9 years ago
Once again, Richard posted a blog entry for just this strip.
Not Me about 9 years ago
I love Alice’s progression in P1 – P5
Dani Rice about 9 years ago
Let it alone. The answer will come to you at 2 AM.
Constantinepaleologos about 9 years ago
Beginning with that first panel, I thought they were just going to go through the names of historic Republican presidential candidates.
Retired Dude about 9 years ago
It was Jimmy Durante.
Perkycat about 9 years ago
Love this one! I know that conversation well. Explains so much about Alice and Petey. Thanks again Mabrndt.
ChessPirate about 9 years ago
“He’s in that thing with the other guy…”Ohhh, now I know who you mean! What is his name?!
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 9 years ago
Who could ever forget old whatsisname?
finnygirl Premium Member about 9 years ago
Richard got an Eisner Award!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Night-Gaunt!
Quote below is from dailycartoonist.com.
Richard Thompson wins Eisner for Best Humor Publication
Posted by Alan GardnerJuly 13, 2015
Cul de Sac creator Richard Thompson has been awarded this year’s Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication for his The Complete Cul de Sac collection. Chris Sparks accepted the award on his behalf. He posted on Facebook afterward, “Cul de Sac, the last great comic strip won the greatest cartooning award, The Eisner. The world is a happier place because of Richard Thompson.”
finnygirl Premium Member about 9 years ago
Night-Gaunt, or anyone who is interested and is on late enough to see it (I always read the comics late), please feel free to copy it and put it on the page for tomorrow for the earlier folks to enjoy.
Vince M about 9 years ago
You know who I mean – the person who’s always standing and walking!
-Rory Calhoun?
CamiSu Premium Member about 9 years ago
You’re the nose…on the great Durante!
Grey Forest about 9 years ago
I have a friend who does this…“Oh, oh, it’s what’s her name, you know, from that movie…” while her daughter rolls her eyes.