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But that 24,901 mile circumference is only at the equator. Where Frank and Ernie are now must be a land of green grass, rolling hills, and absolutely no trees. But where?
Reminds me of a fantasy story by Fritz Leiber, a well-known SF/fantasy writer for most of the mid-20th century. It was titled âGonna Roll the Bones.â The last sentence was âThen he (Joe Slattermill, the protagonist) turned and headed straight for home, but he took the long way, around the world.â It was just one of several weird things in the story.
oldpine52 over 1 year ago
Cue up Supertrampâs Take the Long Way Home.
Botulism Bob over 1 year ago
But that 24,901 mile circumference is only at the equator. Where Frank and Ernie are now must be a land of green grass, rolling hills, and absolutely no trees. But where?
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Well, at least theyâre not using google mapper. If they get lost itâs on them.
The Reader Premium Member over 1 year ago
Somehow, âAll roads lead to Mercvilleâ just doesnât have the same feel to it.
dbrucepm over 1 year ago
I thought they quit making Merc(ury), now you have to go to Lincolntown(car)
uniquename over 1 year ago
If you go left, you end up at the wrong side of town.
InTraining Premium Member over 1 year ago
RecalculatingâŠ.!
Count Olaf Premium Member over 1 year ago
But theyâre going to Tulsa.
JudyAz over 1 year ago
Donât forget to turn right at Albuquerque
royq27 over 1 year ago
Letâs take the scenic routeâŠ
1953Baby over 1 year ago
I guess you CAN get there from here. . .
khjalmarj over 1 year ago
Reminds me of a fantasy story by Fritz Leiber, a well-known SF/fantasy writer for most of the mid-20th century. It was titled âGonna Roll the Bones.â The last sentence was âThen he (Joe Slattermill, the protagonist) turned and headed straight for home, but he took the long way, around the world.â It was just one of several weird things in the story.
belovedkija over 1 year ago
3 rights make a left
Joncook1371 over 1 year ago
But theyâll fall off the edge of the earth if they go left! There be dragons there!
sandflea over 1 year ago
Ya want to take the shortcut or the long way?
BruceMilam1 over 1 year ago
Should that not be 2490"1"
Alberta Oil over 1 year ago
Judging from the shadow, itâs high noon and they are facing East so if they turn left, better bring warm coats.
The Brooklyn Accent Premium Member over 1 year ago
I guessed that âMercvilleâ is an allusion to Gerardus Mercator, but I might be projecting.
oakie817 over 1 year ago
true that
Frank Burns Eats Worms over 1 year ago
24,900 miles, or around that.
T... over 1 year ago
As the crow flies, car wonât make the tripâŠ