That is Priceless by Steve Melcher for February 06, 2019

Mary was certain that her cousin Elizabeth had only the best of intentions.

Narrator’s voice: She didn’t.

Starter: V&A 1768 × 2500p

http://media.vam.ac.uk/collections/img/2007/BL/2007BL4043_2500.jpg

“And if it doesn’t bother you, we would like to take a selfie with you after the execution.”

“Just sign here and we’ll be out of your hair soon. Um, how long would you say your neck is?”

The Gallop poll on what people thought of last night’s State of the Union address.

“No pre-nup, no wedding.”

“Initial here, here and here…. signature there and when it’s been stamped, the minstrel will be sent to play the lute for you.

Why does it take so long for men to make up their minds?

My Queen…you must sign the papers. How else can we get the Prince from Nigeria to release the funds?

Aside – “We’re going to make a killing with her autographs”

“I have a splitting headache” “We have a cure for that. Just sign for your prescription”

The cast of the radio drama “The Death of Mary Queen of Scots” (tm Python Monty) waiting for the “on air” sign to light up.

Mary, being the only chic to show, regrets signing up for speed dating.

“ugh.. again.. please, it’s not ‘Well Tubby or not Tubby,’ it’s TO BE OR NOT TO BE! For the last time, you’re not doing John Wayne out there!”

Too soon, man!

Mansplaining the comedy in a script to a well-known comic actress.

" Gawd ! All I wanted was a simple life insurance policy. "

“These storm windows are guaranteed against hurricane winds up to 145 mph. Made of 100% virgin vinyl…blah,blah..”

Wedlock is nigh my love

Her station’s right my love

Life is secure with Lady Jane

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Jagger/Richards

Kings and Queens: RED, in Tooth and Claw!

“If you’re the Queen of Scots, how come you’ve got a French accent?!!???”

A whole new meaning for “ironclad contract.”

I’ve read the history many times, but I always forget which Mary is the Bloody one. I Googled it and had to get through a page and 1/2 of recipes before the history.

Ah, such a lovely long neck you have. We can use the apprentice for you.

The Abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots: 

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Joseph_Severn_-_The_Abdication_of_Mary,_Queen_of_Scots.jpg 

has info and links that point to info about this roughly B3 paper size painting. Other versions has the strip coloration image.

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/severn_joseph.html 

https://www.the-athenaeum.org/people/detail.php?ID=4112 

https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/person/mp04039/joseph-severn 

http://encyclopedia.jrank.org/SCY_SHA/SEVERN_JOSEPH_1793_1879_.html 

http://www.latolfa.com/tolfa2000-7/english/inpagine/severn/severn.html 

http://www.victorianweb.org/painting/severn/isabella.html 

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14166190/joseph-severn 

http://www.avictorian.com/Severn_Joseph.html 

all have info, or links that point to more info, about this artist, perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the first URL. This is the first work by him used here.

Again, a larger strip image is shown by clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2132 (February 5, 2019) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.

P.S. According to my records, including repeats (as Classics or whatever), this marks the 2000th That is Priceless strip on GoComics.

So, once I abdicate I can go home, right?

Sign here and here and here and and then initialise there and there… and don’t forget to put the time and date on it.

She sighed as she thought to herself how idiotic it seemed for him to expect me to sign a non-disclosure agreement in the presence of three other men…and my maid!

Hold your horses, boys. I need to come up with a really good death scene to end my autobiography. Just give me a few more minutes and I’m sure I’ll think of something.

Look. - you’e done it again. It’s I before E, except after C

Oh my!!! Migraine headache number #438!!! To asses asking for my autograph!!!

please Louise, just write down the name of who you think is the father//?

but i’am not with child, that was the mandolin I was holding under my dress.

Fairport Convention – Fotheringay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbnLVvAJrec