When Johnny Carson first signed on as host of The Tonight Show he was so swamped with interview requests that he compiled a list of ten answers—to which reporters were invited to furnish appropriate questions:
1. Yes, I did.
2. Not a bit of truth in that rumor.
3. Only twice in my life, both times on Saturday.
4. I can do either, but I prefer the first.
5. No. Kumquats.
6. I can’t answer that question.
7. Toads and tarantulas.
8. Turkestan, Denmark, Chile, and the Komandorskie Islands.
9. As often as possible, but I’m not very good at it yet. I need much more practice.
10. It happened to some old friends of mine, and it’s a story I’ll never forget!"
First of all, the answers are aardvark. No matter what the answer really is, the answer is aardvark (one of my personal mottos).
Second, pretty sure today’s strip is a peanuts reffernce. That’s definately Peppermint Patty’s test taking method. And usually the point at which Marcie or Franklin has to tell her it’s not a True or False/Yes or No quiz.
BE THIS GUY over 2 years ago
Wisea$$ forgot: Concentrate and ask again.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 2 years ago
He forgot ‘sometime’.
Robin Harwood over 2 years ago
And, of course, 42.
BasilBruce over 2 years ago
And, of course, 42.
sirbadger over 2 years ago
3 of the 5 paths work.
Radish... over 2 years ago
Sometimes you get what you ask for.
einarbt over 2 years ago
Yes. No. Maybe so Pig.
Doug K over 2 years ago
Now, like with Jeopardy, all you have to do is come up with the right questions to go with the answers.
adunano367 over 2 years ago
It does tend toward multiple choice.
Imagine over 2 years ago
Many questions. No meaning.
Gent over 2 years ago
These days the answers are all right there before your very eyes but nobody wants to looks at them.
iggyman over 2 years ago
Hill guy would be a good politician, giving all ambiguous answers!
Terrya22 over 2 years ago
I love the Wise A on the Hill (ironically, I could not type his name here.) lol
SALUDADOG over 2 years ago
Maybe wasn’t very specific either.
eddie6192 over 2 years ago
That wise a$$ on the hill is truly a wise a$$.
Goat from PBS over 2 years ago
Sounds about right.
43.
Ellis97 over 2 years ago
That’s way too many questions.
jbarr68407 over 2 years ago
“When all else fails, punt.”
rshive over 2 years ago
It helps to ask the right question, Pig.
Huckleberry Hiroshima over 2 years ago
Nah.
unfair.de over 2 years ago
Waaaay to few „Maybe“ and totally leaving out the myriads „Doesn’t matter“ and „Don’t care“
splax over 2 years ago
only 17 questions in life?
skipper1992 over 2 years ago
When Johnny Carson first signed on as host of The Tonight Show he was so swamped with interview requests that he compiled a list of ten answers—to which reporters were invited to furnish appropriate questions:
1. Yes, I did.
2. Not a bit of truth in that rumor.
3. Only twice in my life, both times on Saturday.
4. I can do either, but I prefer the first.
5. No. Kumquats.
6. I can’t answer that question.
7. Toads and tarantulas.
8. Turkestan, Denmark, Chile, and the Komandorskie Islands.
9. As often as possible, but I’m not very good at it yet. I need much more practice.
10. It happened to some old friends of mine, and it’s a story I’ll never forget!"
dr_suess over 2 years ago
That was Madeline Kahn’s bit in History of the World. Slightly different context.
RobinHood over 2 years ago
42
LaughterIsJoyMuliplied over 2 years ago
Steph, you are balm for my weary soul. Thank you doesn’t seem enough.
KEA over 2 years ago
being more specific is always a good idea
Chalres over 2 years ago
I’m sorry, my responses are limited. You must ask the right question.
stamps over 2 years ago
Can you repeat the questions?
Otis Rufus Driftwood over 2 years ago
Once again I question the wisdom of the wise donkey.
Asharah over 2 years ago
Does anyone know the date Pastis wrote about his dogs death? Our furbaby just departed for the rainbow bridge.
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
“None of Your Business” is a g ood answer for half of everything
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member over 2 years ago
“X” is almost always eleven,and “Y” is almost always nine.
https://www.gocomics.com/peanuts/1971/02/08
AndrewSihler over 2 years ago
Not necessarily in that order.
Bilan over 2 years ago
If WA can repeat that list, we’ll know he’s not BSing.
Doctor Go over 2 years ago
“Oh, and 8.227.”
knight1192a over 2 years ago
First of all, the answers are aardvark. No matter what the answer really is, the answer is aardvark (one of my personal mottos).
Second, pretty sure today’s strip is a peanuts reffernce. That’s definately Peppermint Patty’s test taking method. And usually the point at which Marcie or Franklin has to tell her it’s not a True or False/Yes or No quiz.
cmxx over 2 years ago
Yes, no, and maybe. And 42.
Sisyphos over 2 years ago
Your fault, Pig. —Just as it always is.
But, also, Wise A$$ is a useless fraud….
Vlad Taltos over 2 years ago
Who gives better advice: this guy or The Tree That Knows Stuff over on Over The Hedge?
rogthedodge1 over 2 years ago
I’ve read all the comments and I’m shocked that everyone has overlooked the most important answer of all: “Whatever!”
Joseph Shelby Premium Member over 2 years ago
“And one good ole fashioned ‘maybe’!” – Peppermint Patty
Chalres over 2 years ago
♫ No-no, no, no, no-no-no, no, no-no, no, no-no Na-no, no, na-no, no-no, na-no, no-no, no, no-no, no Nobody can do the (Shing-a-ling) like I do ♫