Funny, in a “channeling Alley Oop” sorta way … Stone Age cavemen coexisting with dinosaurs … and even better, with Tyrannosaurus Rex, which lived during the Late Cretaceous Period (67-65 million years ago), and Spinosaurus, which lived during the Mid Cretaceous period (95 million years ago).
Minutes later, the intelligent reptile races who would have eventually evolved to be the dominate race and create many wonderful inventions to help all life on Earth, was terminated by a giant meteor. Meanwhile, mankind, who would go on to take over the world and consume all it’s resources and land space for it’s own selfish needs at the expense of all other species, survived by hiding in little caves.
Got a book from the library to see just how many and what kinds of dinosaurs there were (or that have been discovered). . .SO upset: only illustrations, NO photographs. . .
Here’s the deal, spacehoppers: The dinosaurs were fooling around, playin’ silly games, and the Ark took off without them. Just like the unicorns, according to the Irish Rovers! There ! That settles it.
Think the future and the Earth is in thrall to global warming and humanity is gone. All that’s left are mutants engineered to survive and various animals and plants too.
Too bad Hart didn’t do anything realistic with the Chess game; the pieces and their placement is completely non sensical. Therefore, I am in suspense not able to tell who is winning!
It’s often very compelling to be so proud of being a member ofa knowing elite in possession of SECRET KNOWLEDGE, unknownto the common herd. Thanks for the example. I am pleased andreassured that YOU are a repository of IMPORTANT TRUTHS
Imagine over 3 years ago
Nothing like “The Queen’s Gambit”.
Courage the Cowardly Dog! over 3 years ago
Imagine that Dinosaurs (small brains) playing chess!! Now I have seen everything!!
LeftCoastKen Premium Member over 3 years ago
Funny, in a “channeling Alley Oop” sorta way … Stone Age cavemen coexisting with dinosaurs … and even better, with Tyrannosaurus Rex, which lived during the Late Cretaceous Period (67-65 million years ago), and Spinosaurus, which lived during the Mid Cretaceous period (95 million years ago).
Gent over 3 years ago
Dang. I never knews dinosaurs played chess.
Qiset over 3 years ago
So that’s what happened. They died of boredom.
Enter.Name.Here over 3 years ago
Minutes later, the intelligent reptile races who would have eventually evolved to be the dominate race and create many wonderful inventions to help all life on Earth, was terminated by a giant meteor. Meanwhile, mankind, who would go on to take over the world and consume all it’s resources and land space for it’s own selfish needs at the expense of all other species, survived by hiding in little caves.
Doug K over 3 years ago
What would happen if they got some unsolicited advise on how to play?
FredWaiss over 3 years ago
The real “mistake” with this strip is that the T Rex has arms long enough to move the chess pieces.
Geophyzz over 3 years ago
Or that they are not smiling – chess is a cool game.
Chief Inspector over 3 years ago
I bet you are a load of fun at social gatherings.
1953Baby over 3 years ago
jagedlo over 3 years ago
So which one is Fischer and which one is Spassky?
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I suppose chess in a bit more challenging when you are playing with real kings, queens and knights. They keep trying to escape.
Blaidd Drwg Premium Member over 3 years ago
It’s a drag, it’s a bore, it’s really such a pity. To be looking at the board, not looking at the city.
Ed The Red Premium Member over 3 years ago
The scientific inaccuracy here is just making me crazy. There’s no way a T. Rex had arms long enough to play chess.
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
B. O. R. I. N. G.
rayhendon over 3 years ago
We all need a million or so years of wiggle-room when exploring the ancient past
gammaguy over 3 years ago
I’d definitely be interested in watching… to check out their respective strategies.
gammaguy over 3 years ago
Looks like Mastroianni and Hart are trying to avoid getting a reputation for a checkered past.
ChessPirate over 3 years ago
Ahh, the T-Rex opens with the King’s Gambit… And the Spinosaurus defends with a Hedgehog setup…
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WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
And then the T-Rex screams: “King me!” (Oops, wrong game)
Arav727 over 3 years ago
They thought it would be more like ancient mma
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
Agreed…..
amaneaux over 3 years ago
Ray Harryhausen needed a day off.
zeexenon over 3 years ago
My pterodactyl takes your brontosaurus.
Lonewoof over 3 years ago
It IS a cartoon, right?
guitarpicker56 over 3 years ago
Apparently, comics have become classrooms.
paullp Premium Member over 3 years ago
Underwhelming? Not if you happen to be a fan of chess.
spaced man spliff over 3 years ago
Here’s the deal, spacehoppers: The dinosaurs were fooling around, playin’ silly games, and the Ark took off without them. Just like the unicorns, according to the Irish Rovers! There ! That settles it.
GreggW Premium Member over 3 years ago
Hands up who’s seen “Jurassic Park III”. I’d still bet on Rex.
Nala the Great over 3 years ago
I wonder if they played “Wizard Chess”.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 3 years ago
Think the future and the Earth is in thrall to global warming and humanity is gone. All that’s left are mutants engineered to survive and various animals and plants too.
Lightpainter over 3 years ago
Too bad Hart didn’t do anything realistic with the Chess game; the pieces and their placement is completely non sensical. Therefore, I am in suspense not able to tell who is winning!
LesliePiper4 over 3 years ago
It’s often very compelling to be so proud of being a member ofa knowing elite in possession of SECRET KNOWLEDGE, unknownto the common herd. Thanks for the example. I am pleased andreassured that YOU are a repository of IMPORTANT TRUTHS