looks like Steph was “through being cool” and got into “a big mess” playing “peekaboo” with the neighborhood kids. I have a “gut feeling” he is tired “working in a coal mine” in this “beautiful world”…..
People my age reading this are just rolling our eyes while everyone younger than Pastis are desperately searching Google trying to figure out what the joke is.
Was dog-shopping at a breeder who was known for his lack of verbs in conversation. We were discussing the possibility of acquiring a breed for single people. I suggested a whippet. He replied, “Whippet. Whippet good”.
Oh, dear. Being of the elderly persuasion, one of my favorite albums was “Whipped Cream and Other Delights” by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to look at it again. (Yes, I still have it. On vinyl.)
There was a misheard reference to a lyric in a well-known Eagles’ song as “Cool Whip in my hair”. Singing that would not make one DEVOid of embarrassment.
So Rat and Steph are having cocoa. I guess that Some Like It Hot, so when they make it on the stove they make sure that The Heat Is On until it gets Hot Hot Hot.
Loved Devo when I was in high school. New Traditionalists was out, and I had bought Freedom of Choice in middle school.
I remember being overjoyed in 2007 when Dell had Devo write a new song for their XPS campaign. The song was called “Watch Us Work It,” and you can find the video here. (Hope that link works.)
My brother is gone now, having passed away in 1988 at 32, but every time “That’s Good” comes on my playlist, I think about him. We laughed and laughed at the video for it. Good memories!
How old is Pastis?? I had no idea what he was talking about, so I checked. Now, I’m bleaching my eyes and perforating my eardrums with an ice pick. And I’m afraid it won’t be enough… What’s “Devo”? “Devo-lution”? “De-evo-lution”?
It’s unlikely anyone will see this, but here goes: During the ‘80s, on U.S. Route 202 someone kept spray-painting out the ’N’ on the exit sign for Devon, PA.
BE THIS GUY almost 7 years ago
Are we not men?
alaskajohn1 almost 7 years ago
I’m not going there.
knight1192a almost 7 years ago
Wasn’t that like their only pop forty hit?
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Devo rules!
Adiraiju almost 7 years ago
A problem has come along.
Templo S.U.D. almost 7 years ago
“Oh that [Stephan]” as a caption at the end of the “Whip It” Devo music video said.
Dirty Dragon almost 7 years ago
♪♫ Give this goof the slip… ♪♫
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 7 years ago
It IS too late.
Shawn Black Premium Member almost 7 years ago
looks like Steph was “through being cool” and got into “a big mess” playing “peekaboo” with the neighborhood kids. I have a “gut feeling” he is tired “working in a coal mine” in this “beautiful world”…..
kaffekup almost 7 years ago
Steph, weren’t they young when they wore that getup? (Hint, hint)
Kaputnik almost 7 years ago
Luckily there’s Google and You Tube, so I don’t have to ask what the heck that meant.
Although now that I hear the song, it does sound vaguely familiar.
chris_weaver almost 7 years ago
I’m afraid no one around here understands his potato!
Laird Nelson almost 7 years ago
ka-RACK THAT WHIP!
nosirrom almost 7 years ago
Why should he change his clothes? Is he going to be “Working In A Coal Mine”?
blunebottle almost 7 years ago
Hey, wait a minute….Rat’s having cocoa? Did the world end?
alasko almost 7 years ago
Steph is not man. He is DEVO.
awgiedawgie Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Oh look, you’re scaring the adults, too!
Egrayjames almost 7 years ago
I’m not sure if Steph has reached a new high or a new low with today’s strip, but I just had to add this one to my saved comics!
tripwire45 almost 7 years ago
People my age reading this are just rolling our eyes while everyone younger than Pastis are desperately searching Google trying to figure out what the joke is.
GROG Premium Member almost 7 years ago
I prefer to think of them as moronic.
GeifuKe almost 7 years ago
Come to think of it, I am guessing I saw this exact comic a few months ago. Maybe Stephan is a fan of Dionne Warwick as well.
aerotica69 almost 7 years ago
At least back then we knew the costumes were just that – costumes. Who can tell nowadays?
F-Flash almost 7 years ago
Overweight out of shape punk rockers, eat your heart out Mick Jagger. We are Devo!
cooganm Premium Member almost 7 years ago
When you’re in your room alone, you can whip it / Call somebody on the phone, let them hear you whip it…
Ignatz Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Man, the word “iconic” has really devolved.
WCraft almost 7 years ago
Pastis might be the only person in the world who can consistently deliver funny puns!
mattro65 almost 7 years ago
I was barely aware of Devo at that time. I spent my time, energy and money listening to bands that had some musical talent.
Cameron1988 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Next, Steph will get kicked out of the diner, literally
skipper1992 almost 7 years ago
Yet another day where the comments are as entertaining as the strip.
Rev Phnk Ey almost 7 years ago
Steph looks pretty buff in his wife beater. (I know, I know, not pc).
GeifuKe almost 7 years ago
Was dog-shopping at a breeder who was known for his lack of verbs in conversation. We were discussing the possibility of acquiring a breed for single people. I suggested a whippet. He replied, “Whippet. Whippet good”.
GeifuKe almost 7 years ago
Stephan should decide on whether to be whipped or creamed for this strip.
dutchs almost 7 years ago
Every time I see Battered Something on a menu, I think, “You don’t have to batter it. Just slap it around a little, maybe threaten its family.”
nostrebornod almost 7 years ago
Not as bad if he dressed like A Flock of Seagulls
GeifuKe almost 7 years ago
Stephan, You should realize the following:“You never fail to satisfy. SATISFYYYYYYYY!!”—Hot Chocolate, “Every 1’s a Winner”.
Cerabooge almost 7 years ago
And take that stupid flowerpot off your head. (Although, I thought that was the funniest thing about them).
Herb L 1954 almost 7 years ago
I think Stephan’s song would be Jocko Homo ;)
Lablubber almost 7 years ago
Where’s Stewie when we need him?
Bookworm almost 7 years ago
Oh, dear. Being of the elderly persuasion, one of my favorite albums was “Whipped Cream and Other Delights” by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to look at it again. (Yes, I still have it. On vinyl.)
GeifuKe almost 7 years ago
I have gotten Devo often confused with the Knack and the Vapors. Must be a Clash of Punk Pop. Everyone else is a bunch of Pretenders.
cmsed Premium Member almost 7 years ago
Give the Pastis the slip!
johndifool almost 7 years ago
Uncontrollable Urge.
GeifuKe almost 7 years ago
Once again, Stephan needs a Band Aid.
GeifuKe almost 7 years ago
There was a misheard reference to a lyric in a well-known Eagles’ song as “Cool Whip in my hair”. Singing that would not make one DEVOid of embarrassment.
Dave Ferro almost 7 years ago
Devo! Awesome cartoon!
beammeup1701 (Bozo by Foxo makes everyone happy!) almost 7 years ago
So Rat and Steph are having cocoa. I guess that Some Like It Hot, so when they make it on the stove they make sure that The Heat Is On until it gets Hot Hot Hot.
Obi-Haiv almost 7 years ago
Loved Devo when I was in high school. New Traditionalists was out, and I had bought Freedom of Choice in middle school.
I remember being overjoyed in 2007 when Dell had Devo write a new song for their XPS campaign. The song was called “Watch Us Work It,” and you can find the video here. (Hope that link works.)
Julie478 Premium Member almost 7 years ago
My older brother and I saw them in the early 80’s at the University of Houston. I found out later that this happened.
http://www.houstonpress.com/music/devo-in-jail-bassist-gerald-casale-talks-1982-u-of-h-arrest-6496202
My brother is gone now, having passed away in 1988 at 32, but every time “That’s Good” comes on my playlist, I think about him. We laughed and laughed at the video for it. Good memories!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGdCTy-Vm7o
ars731 almost 7 years ago
“Oh Dad, we all are Devo!”
Sisyphos almost 7 years ago
Cartoon-Boy’s deviant DEVO behavior has awakened so many memories, as this comment board shows….
James Wolfenstein almost 7 years ago
How old is Pastis?? I had no idea what he was talking about, so I checked. Now, I’m bleaching my eyes and perforating my eardrums with an ice pick. And I’m afraid it won’t be enough… What’s “Devo”? “Devo-lution”? “De-evo-lution”?
pschearer Premium Member almost 7 years ago
It’s unlikely anyone will see this, but here goes: During the ‘80s, on U.S. Route 202 someone kept spray-painting out the ’N’ on the exit sign for Devon, PA.
Gabryant over 6 years ago
Are we not men? No, we are Devo.
ND Cool Z over 6 years ago
DEVO!!!!
Redmaaan over 6 years ago
You look like one crazy mother…sbaugh.
Goat (from PBS) over 4 years ago
DEVO IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ωmega almost 4 years ago
My dad showed me this one time because we used to have a bird feeder and I was walking by and the shadow was on my head an it looked like that hat.