“And with my signature I have now created ‘The Red Pant Society’….meetings to be held every other Thursday at seven a.m. unless it is a month with the letter ‘r’ in it, then it’s on Friday…or is it Saturday. Oh well, it doesn’t matter as I’m the only member of the club.”
The dude in the trousers of red/ was shorter than most by a head/ but on a white horse/ he could still be a source/ of doom/devastation, and dread. (But the Prussians showed up – and he fled !)
Okay, here’s the lunch order: two chicken salad on whole wheat, three pastrami on rye but hold the mustard on one of those, two cheese burgers with fries, and a salad for Henri. He’s trying not to let his portmanteau turn into a portly-man-too. Ah-ha, just my little joke (snicker).
Napoleon III handing over to Baron Haussmann the decree to annex the neighboring communes on February 16, 1859orThe Emperor presents to Haussmann the plan of annexation of the Communes:
(best viewed by Google Chrome, with Google Translate added to chrome://extensions, which can automatically translate most pages as necessary) has info and links that point to more info about this huge painting.
all have info, or links that point to more info, about this artist (again, askart.com can be read for free on Fridays), perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the title URL. First work by him used here.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2436 (April 26, 2020) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
P.S. When Mr. Melcher used the title URL for this strip, its title had the named individuals reversed, implying that Haussmann was handing something to Napoleon III. I’ve corrected the title there and have notified Brown University (who I hope will correct its title, the alternate, for this painting as well). Napoleon III is on the left. Mr. Melcher may have changed the caption had he known that.
The generals thought they were honoring Napoleon I in wearing white dress pants. Unfortunately, they didn’t know that Napoleon III had changed the dress code.
BE THIS GUY almost 5 years ago
“There, I have doubled the size of Paris. It’s fun to be the Emperor.”
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“Okay, here’s the catering bill for my part of the war. Who had the lobster?”
Strob almost 5 years ago
“This note from my mommy says I’m excused from the duel.”
Papared25 almost 5 years ago
“Here’s the estimate. Add 10% if you want me to invade Belgium too.”
santa72404 almost 5 years ago
The minister of commerce points to the receipt for the garish orange pair of chinos.
gopher gofer almost 5 years ago
’we’re sorry, sir, but the casino doesn’t accept IOUs, signed or no…’
WoodstockJack almost 5 years ago
I’m sorry, your excellency, but that IS your ration of bathroom tissue for the day.
Buzzworld almost 5 years ago
“oh sure it looks good on paper, but what about in reality.”
Econ01 almost 5 years ago
Sure he was ambulatory, but he was clearly drunk again. Wearing his sash over his jacket was an obvious red flag.
addieson almost 5 years ago
Clearly an ancestor of Trump’s!
Reader almost 5 years ago
Now, no more passing notes while I’m trying to talk to you!
[Traveler] Premium Member almost 5 years ago
This bill can’t be right! You must have made an error!
rmremail almost 5 years ago
Here, this is the marriage contract for my daughter. Sign here and here, and then we can go tell the good news to the ladies.
Egrayjames almost 5 years ago
“And with my signature I have now created ‘The Red Pant Society’….meetings to be held every other Thursday at seven a.m. unless it is a month with the letter ‘r’ in it, then it’s on Friday…or is it Saturday. Oh well, it doesn’t matter as I’m the only member of the club.”
Call me Ishmael almost 5 years ago
The dude in the trousers of red/ was shorter than most by a head/ but on a white horse/ he could still be a source/ of doom/devastation, and dread. (But the Prussians showed up – and he fled !)
jbrobo Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“Joe? Could you refrain from using the drapes to make your pants?”
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member almost 5 years ago
You must be between 5’10 and 5’11" to join our club. You’re in!
Bookworm almost 5 years ago
Okay, here’s the lunch order: two chicken salad on whole wheat, three pastrami on rye but hold the mustard on one of those, two cheese burgers with fries, and a salad for Henri. He’s trying not to let his portmanteau turn into a portly-man-too. Ah-ha, just my little joke (snicker).
garcoa almost 5 years ago
Yes, I got a 14 on the 16 hole mini-putt. Now where is my trophy.
Another Take almost 5 years ago
Monsieur. We cannot seat you without a sash that matches your pants. Fortunately, we have a white sash here that you can borrow. Enjoy your meal.
Rev Phnk Ey almost 5 years ago
See, it says right there, our pants were supposed to have cuffs.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“The inner council is sheltering in place. Here’s our grocery list, and this time DON’T get the lime-flavored chips.”
Linguist almost 5 years ago
Looks like poor Emperor Max got stuck picking up the lunch tab, again!
pkdphd almost 5 years ago
“Thank you, sir, for picking up the tab for this party.”
mabrndt Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Napoleon III handing over to Baron Haussmann the decree to annex the neighboring communes on February 16, 1859 or The Emperor presents to Haussmann the plan of annexation of the Communes:
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Adolphe_Yvon_-_Haussmann_pr%C3%A9sente_%C3%A0_l%27Empereur_le_plan_d%27annexion_des_Communes.jpg
(best viewed by Google Chrome, with Google Translate added to chrome://extensions, which can automatically translate most pages as necessary) has info and links that point to more info about this huge painting.
https://books.google.com/books?id=1TauAAAAQBAJ&pg=PT347#v=onepage&q&f=false
https://vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=243632&sos=0
http://www.avictorian.com/Yvon_Adolphe_Fr.html
https://www.wga.hu/bio_m/y/yvon/biograph.html
https://www.askart.com/artist_bio/Adolphe_Yvon/11082132/Adolphe_Yvon.aspx
https://prabook.com/web/adolphe.yvon/2548216
http://www.artnet.com/artists/adolphe-yvon/biography
all have info, or links that point to more info, about this artist (again, askart.com can be read for free on Fridays), perhaps in addition to what’s pointed to by the title URL. First work by him used here.
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (⌘- or Ctrl-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #2436 (April 26, 2020) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment.
P.S. When Mr. Melcher used the title URL for this strip, its title had the named individuals reversed, implying that Haussmann was handing something to Napoleon III. I’ve corrected the title there and have notified Brown University (who I hope will correct its title, the alternate, for this painting as well). Napoleon III is on the left. Mr. Melcher may have changed the caption had he known that.
MissScarlet Premium Member almost 5 years ago
The generals thought they were honoring Napoleon I in wearing white dress pants. Unfortunately, they didn’t know that Napoleon III had changed the dress code.
Linguist almost 5 years ago
Another Frenchman with a Napoleonic complex!
d1234dick Premium Member almost 5 years ago
your out of your mind $800k for one Bullitt for the new destroyer. Walmart has then for $47.00
Running Buffalo Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I have just received word that we are to wear something green on St. Patrick’s day. My mistake.
prrdh almost 5 years ago
“Redeem the coupons on this CVS receipt, and that should take care of the budget deficit.”