There was a Sunday Bloom County that was similar in form to this where it started as “Opus got tickets to ‘Cats’” which went through the crowd in the meadow and evolved to “Opus got rickets from Rats” to “Picketed by ……” and so on so that Opus had to return from his holiday at Heritage USA (The place that Jim and Tammy hung out at). I think Breathed kind of did a tribute to one of the old school cartoonists from “The Saturday Evening Post” or another one of those old school publications which used some of the talents of the mid century modern cartoonists. I wish I remember what year or anthology but it escapes me now, it must have happened before Jim Bakker went on trial though….
My comic pages didn’t show anything from 1/1 until today. I finally backspaced through the intervening days, and suddenly today’s comic made sense. It had a note every day that said there was no comic posted today. Weird. It was also weird reading the progression backwards.
Tyge about 3 years ago
Don’t worry Gman. There’s plenty to come! 8^ )
beb01 about 3 years ago
Wonderful example of the “telephone” syndrome.
cubswin2016 about 3 years ago
Gossip can be as destructive as any cancer.
TampaFanatic1 about 3 years ago
There was a Sunday Bloom County that was similar in form to this where it started as “Opus got tickets to ‘Cats’” which went through the crowd in the meadow and evolved to “Opus got rickets from Rats” to “Picketed by ……” and so on so that Opus had to return from his holiday at Heritage USA (The place that Jim and Tammy hung out at). I think Breathed kind of did a tribute to one of the old school cartoonists from “The Saturday Evening Post” or another one of those old school publications which used some of the talents of the mid century modern cartoonists. I wish I remember what year or anthology but it escapes me now, it must have happened before Jim Bakker went on trial though….
The Reader Premium Member about 3 years ago
She’s got a Rumour Tumour!
Mordock999 Premium Member about 3 years ago
Gunther Cares about Luann.
You got to give him props for that.
Not that it ever did him any good. :-(
raybarb44 about 3 years ago
I have seen stupider rumors get started and spread than that…..
Robert Nowall Premium Member about 3 years ago
We know, Gunther. We know.
Moonkey Premium Member about 3 years ago
My comic pages didn’t show anything from 1/1 until today. I finally backspaced through the intervening days, and suddenly today’s comic made sense. It had a note every day that said there was no comic posted today. Weird. It was also weird reading the progression backwards.
Jogger2 about 3 years ago
One of my English teachers told us about a game kids in his neighborhood used to play: Whisper Down The Lane.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 3 years ago
At least she can enjoy her own funeral!!
Sisyphos about 3 years ago
You’re getting Fogarty’s jacket all wet, Gunther!