Here is a reference post for people who choose to read about and discuss the history of Gasoline Alley and will allow them to put their comments in replies. Those who don’t can bypass the discussion by leaving the replies closed. Fair for everyone, I think.
Since Kitty shows up in the first frame of today’s Gasoline Alley, it makes sense to quote from a note that Jim Scancarelli sent me late yesterday:
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A CAT OF MANY COLORS! About Kitty’s coloring in the daily strips . . . there’s no telling what color she’ll end up. The dailies are intended to be run in black and white but most papers color them the way they want disregarding set patterns as red hair or people of color. The Gertie character is meant to be light tan, but in some papers she is dark skinned and even others she appears white. No continuity. Going back to Kitty. She is white on the Sunday pages. Interestingly, the character Chef Meowrice started out as a yellow cat but gradually morphed into his present state of whiteness. It ends up being a function of each of the newspapers and how they handle the coloring part of the process. By the way, Kitty says “meowrrr” which, loosely translated, means “thanks for inquiring.”
Well…. at least, FINALLY we see Rufus acting in some sort of kind fashion to his oldest friend, our stalwart hero Joel. I am glad for this.
But, the kindness is a bit limited, sadly. While just a few panels ago, Rufus was trying to shoo his nervous friend away because it was not a particularly convenient time for Rufus, now that Joel has let Rufus in, he is getting a bit on the nosy side. Before, he didn’t want to hear anything of Joel’s plight, and now he does. Rufus’ somewhat newly nosy demeanor makes him frustrated by Joel’s falling asleep…. but where is Rufus’ understanding of the trauma that Joel has faced? Joel needed a safe spot to seek respite, and Rufus should let Joel acquire that before grilling him for more details.
Brian Premium Member over 3 years ago
Now Rufus won’t be able to sleep.
AnyFace over 3 years ago
Brian Premium Member over 3 years ago
Here is a reference post for people who choose to read about and discuss the history of Gasoline Alley and will allow them to put their comments in replies. Those who don’t can bypass the discussion by leaving the replies closed. Fair for everyone, I think.
BlitzMcD over 3 years ago
Ol’ Ruthless needs an electric chair instead.
St. Pillsbury over 3 years ago
Ever wonder what Rufus’s last name Is? I do. Could it be “Leaking”?
brooklynbanjoboy over 3 years ago
Since Kitty shows up in the first frame of today’s Gasoline Alley, it makes sense to quote from a note that Jim Scancarelli sent me late yesterday:
BEGIN TEXT:
A CAT OF MANY COLORS! About Kitty’s coloring in the daily strips . . . there’s no telling what color she’ll end up. The dailies are intended to be run in black and white but most papers color them the way they want disregarding set patterns as red hair or people of color. The Gertie character is meant to be light tan, but in some papers she is dark skinned and even others she appears white. No continuity. Going back to Kitty. She is white on the Sunday pages. Interestingly, the character Chef Meowrice started out as a yellow cat but gradually morphed into his present state of whiteness. It ends up being a function of each of the newspapers and how they handle the coloring part of the process. By the way, Kitty says “meowrrr” which, loosely translated, means “thanks for inquiring.”
END TEXT. Cheers,Lew
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member over 3 years ago
Well…. at least, FINALLY we see Rufus acting in some sort of kind fashion to his oldest friend, our stalwart hero Joel. I am glad for this.
But, the kindness is a bit limited, sadly. While just a few panels ago, Rufus was trying to shoo his nervous friend away because it was not a particularly convenient time for Rufus, now that Joel has let Rufus in, he is getting a bit on the nosy side. Before, he didn’t want to hear anything of Joel’s plight, and now he does. Rufus’ somewhat newly nosy demeanor makes him frustrated by Joel’s falling asleep…. but where is Rufus’ understanding of the trauma that Joel has faced? Joel needed a safe spot to seek respite, and Rufus should let Joel acquire that before grilling him for more details.