ladywolfe17, more than one modification exists to convey exactly the same:
(1) substituting “1” or “!” for “i”
(2) adding extra letter or underscore between “i” and “t”
(3) using denotive (“female dog”), though this is much vaguer than (1) or (2)
So, is Upton O’Goode a conman with the alias Warren Peacegood (this is what I’m deducing from today’s strip)?
Why does she keep using his full name, including middle initial? No one does that. Oh, wait, this is a comic strip, and readers have to “hear” the bad implications of the character through his name. Just plain old “Upton” wouldn’t do it.
My uncle John used to always say someday his ship would come in. My grandma (his mother in law) would always ask him if he sent any ships out. Unless you send them out they won’t come in.
ladywolf17 about 15 years ago
Geez! what a…… wait a second am I allowed to say the B-word on this site. I need to know because I don’t want to get in trouble.
pbarnrob about 15 years ago
Of COURSE Slim’s gonna get sucked into the con; but his good nature will somehow see him through it all, right? Right?!
axe-grinder about 15 years ago
His ship may not come in, but the tow truck will.
KingRat about 15 years ago
ladywolf you can say whatever you want if the system doesn’t like it the word will be replaced with a bleep.
stringmusicianer about 15 years ago
Actually, what happens is another reader will flag it and a couple of days later gocomics will delete it.
oldbooger about 15 years ago
Slim, quick! Go find Earl.
Gordonne about 15 years ago
ship - - airport - - old joke but it works
prasrinivara about 15 years ago
ladywolfe17, more than one modification exists to convey exactly the same: (1) substituting “1” or “!” for “i” (2) adding extra letter or underscore between “i” and “t” (3) using denotive (“female dog”), though this is much vaguer than (1) or (2)
So, is Upton O’Goode a conman with the alias Warren Peacegood (this is what I’m deducing from today’s strip)?
jackdohany about 15 years ago
What I wanna know is: Where is Earl E. Bird? I hope he gets dragged back here eventually. These poor comix characters are like puppets on a string.
NotFromIceland about 15 years ago
Why does she keep using his full name, including middle initial? No one does that. Oh, wait, this is a comic strip, and readers have to “hear” the bad implications of the character through his name. Just plain old “Upton” wouldn’t do it.
– Johnny B. Goode
alondra about 15 years ago
My uncle John used to always say someday his ship would come in. My grandma (his mother in law) would always ask him if he sent any ships out. Unless you send them out they won’t come in.
OldManMountain about 15 years ago
Well, she’s no Eve Wallet, but I’ll give her a chance.
hansr about 15 years ago
Earl would know how to deal with this!
pierreandnicole about 15 years ago
Is ‘Lil Abner far behind? Or Boss Hogg for that matter.
Rockyracoun about 15 years ago
Boss Hogg is a comic strip!!! No wait he’s a tv guy never mind…
axe-grinder about 15 years ago
A couple of the comments have raised my hopes that Earl will return to Gasoline Alley soon, in this hour of need.
axe-grinder about 15 years ago
It’s fun to see such coarse people, as long as it’s not in person. She’s an unpolished gem, I suppose.
mike48 about 15 years ago
ladybird17 you can say bleeep for all i care
mike48 about 15 years ago
ladybird17 the bleep word starts with an f