Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for April 19, 2016

Bac ter ya.

Truth in advertising.

This gag has been done by tons of people.

I thought they would have more stools.

And “monella” in Italian means young bad girl

… could’ve shortened it to Sal’s Diner …

I think this was anticipated by both Frank and Ernest (“Sam ‘n Ella’s Diner”) and a seafood place in Pearls Before Swine (“Salmon Ella’s”). Or could be the other way round, but don’t shoot the messenger.

Or at the very least use your FULL first name with the last. Salvatore Manella’s Diner.

Some people get it to “go” .

Once saw a sign … "Sliepshit’s Deli’

That decision is going to come back on him.

I remember Schitz Shoes in St. Louis

The band turkeys in Funky Winkerbean were supplied by Sam ‘n’ Ella’s Farm

Too good to be Wiley. Not quite puny, but in some languages it might also get wild. The example of our owner’s wife is another thing. Ignoring good advice. Or being blind to your own ego. Also, a truly universal thing with almost everybody. Including ‘you and me’.

I used to go to a place named for the owner’s sons, the Sam and Eli’s Deli. You know what the nickname was.

There are actually several eating places in the US named “Sam and Ella’s”. A chicken place in Tallequah, Oklahoma, and a cafe in Wolverhampton, West Virginia, get the most hits on Google.

Sam & Ella’s

I wonder if this is anywhere near the Poo-Ping Palace Chinese buffet?

Sounds like a place Albert Pujols might frequent…

I would never forgive my parents for naming me like that. If I were a Jr. (which I’m not) I’d never forgive my grandparents either. Parents should never use their the naming of their child as a chance to show off their sense of humor or their allegiance to some team, TV network, or website. There are at least 23 children in the U.S. (all boys) that are name Espn (which is pronounced Espen) because a parent is such a huge fan of that network. There were also attempts made by parents in China to name babies Like because the adults were big into Facebook. The only exception to the above rule is if a child is named after a player on or coach of the team. There are exceptions, however. For example, if someone wanted to name their son after a certain Crimson Tide football coach, Bear would not not be a good choice. Paul William which were the coach’s given first and middle names or Paul Bryant which was the coach’s first and last name would be fine. In the case of players I would not name a child Tug but Frank Edwin which were the pitcher’s given first and middle names would be fine. Parents don’t realize that when they give these kids names they are setting up for a lifetime of 1) ridicule, 2) fighting, and 3) explanations.

It’ll go world wide!

Is that a mirror on the door or is the sign painted backwards?