This page intentionally left blank. Well, maybe not exactly intentionally, but not by accident either. See, it’s often a good idea to have a section or chapter start on an odd numbered page. And this last section had an odd number of pages. So, to get the next section to start on the usual odd numbered page, it’s common practice to insert a blank page, so that the previous section, which started on an odd numbered page, has an even number of pages. Oddly enough, some people think that it’s necessary to put something on the page, like, “This page intentionally left blank.” That idea probably began with the military industrial complex and their specifications and instructions. For our military folk it’s really important that nothing ever be blank, unused, pristine. Something found blank might mean that something important was left out, and they never, ever leave anything out. And they would never want you to think that something had been left out. Anyway, back to this epic document. The problem now is that even though this page was supposed to be intentionally left blank, it is now unintentionally left messy. But it truly did not contain anything useful, interesting or instructional. So at least part of the original intent was accomplished. And now, intentional or unintentional, blank or messy, it’s time to get back to the Book.
But that space isn’t blank. Because you tattooed “This space intentionally left blank” in it. I never understood why companies put that on pages in statements. Once you put that on it, it’s not blank anymore.
Our monthly bill from the internet provider always consists of two pieces of paper; one side of one piece says “This page left intentionally blank.” But if there’s something written on it, it’s not blank ….
There used to be an official sign at the corner of US route 1 and, I believe, state route 27 in Wiscasset, Maine that said “No signs allowed at this intersection.” Huh? Isn’t that a sign at the intersection?
BE THIS GUY almost 4 years ago
Popeye can fit in there.
SHIVA almost 4 years ago
He looks like he needs a stool softener!!
Strob Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Olive Oyl as a broken heart? We need some backstory on this!
blunebottle almost 4 years ago
Hah! This reminds me of the mail you get from PCH, with a page that has that message on the back side.
Probably the inspiration to this.
nosirrom almost 4 years ago
I would have expected that tattoo to be on his head.
Pharmakeus Ubik almost 4 years ago
That’s a wonderful rendering, Mr.Bliss.
jagedlo almost 4 years ago
If it’s supposed to be blank, why is there writing on it?
Andrew Sleeth almost 4 years ago
That’s reserved for MOM.
pathamil almost 4 years ago
This page intentionally left blank. Well, maybe not exactly intentionally, but not by accident either. See, it’s often a good idea to have a section or chapter start on an odd numbered page. And this last section had an odd number of pages. So, to get the next section to start on the usual odd numbered page, it’s common practice to insert a blank page, so that the previous section, which started on an odd numbered page, has an even number of pages. Oddly enough, some people think that it’s necessary to put something on the page, like, “This page intentionally left blank.” That idea probably began with the military industrial complex and their specifications and instructions. For our military folk it’s really important that nothing ever be blank, unused, pristine. Something found blank might mean that something important was left out, and they never, ever leave anything out. And they would never want you to think that something had been left out. Anyway, back to this epic document. The problem now is that even though this page was supposed to be intentionally left blank, it is now unintentionally left messy. But it truly did not contain anything useful, interesting or instructional. So at least part of the original intent was accomplished. And now, intentional or unintentional, blank or messy, it’s time to get back to the Book.
bookworm0812 almost 4 years ago
But that space isn’t blank. Because you tattooed “This space intentionally left blank” in it. I never understood why companies put that on pages in statements. Once you put that on it, it’s not blank anymore.
rroxxanna almost 4 years ago
Our monthly bill from the internet provider always consists of two pieces of paper; one side of one piece says “This page left intentionally blank.” But if there’s something written on it, it’s not blank ….
There used to be an official sign at the corner of US route 1 and, I believe, state route 27 in Wiscasset, Maine that said “No signs allowed at this intersection.” Huh? Isn’t that a sign at the intersection?
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
If he had any sense, the space would have an ad for Spinach™.
ncorgbl almost 4 years ago
That’s a lotta face lift.
oakie817 almost 4 years ago
nah…he’s not that buff
spaced man spliff almost 4 years ago
I is what I is.
brick10 almost 4 years ago
LOL
6th Billiard Ball Student almost 4 years ago
Brutus Buckeye is more attractive than this attempt to mix Brent Burns’s DNA with Tyler Bertuzzi’s wing dingers.