This is the original artwork that was placed on Allen’s Coffee Brandy back in the thirties. The main competition for coffee brandy was between the Allen’s and Mr. Boston brands. In New England, coffee brandy lovers are adamant as to which brand is better and there were many bar room fights to settle the matter. Nowadays, people are more social but the question of which brand is better continues. In December,1977, the Mr. Boston brand launched a heavily funded Christmas campaign against Allen’s and this is where today’s expression of Allen’s Coffee Brandy being described as “Fat A$s in a Glass”. Don’t believe me Walk into any bar in New England and ask for a “Fat Ar$s in a Glass” and see what you get served…….and while sitting there enjoying your drink, I’ll try to come up with another Christmas Story.
To all Gocomics readers: When the holidays grow ever so near / we’re filled with good wishes and cheer / and with Christmas in sight / have a most merry night / and also a Happy New Year!
"Category:1843 oil on canvas paintings in France" Wikimedia
(syntax supported by the Google, Bing, Yahoo, Ecosia and Yandex search engines) in the browser address bar (or search for it using one of those search engines) and choose the first Category: found and once there find the text string P2744, and click its link for info and links that point to more info (perhaps best viewed using the Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers, which can automatically translate most webpages if necessary, though in this case, a bit too aggressive at times) about this roughly jumbo envelope size painting, including a Description (I added today; has nothing to do with coconut, online translators are sometimes too aggressive).
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (Ctrl- or right-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #3241 (December 22, 2023) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment, and using the dropdown menu (even larger, if you trim what’s after .png from the URL). I have added a comment there pointing to info about this artist I used to point to here. Only work by her used here so far.
BE THIS GUY 11 months ago
DoorDash was completely different in the 19th century.
rmremail 11 months ago
He looks like some 19th century art-deco attempt to draw a Decepticon
rmremail 11 months ago
Is that a thermos, or are you happy to see me?
Say What Now‽ Premium Member 11 months ago
Man peddling his silverware for some tricks.
Solstice*1947 11 months ago
/// Here, The Coconut Merchant dispenses
a street drink which refreshes the senses.
The liquorice flavor
is something to savor,
but the price barely meets his expenses.
LizardPriest 11 months ago
Have a Decaffeinated Christmas.
PraiseofFolly 11 months ago
Included as a positive selling point in the current “Coconut Merchant” on-line advertising: “No monkeys used in our harvesting.”
Lady loves a joke 11 months ago
The original Mr Coffee.
blackman2732 11 months ago
No one seemed interested in Remington’s coffee maker/mechanical bagpipes.
[Traveler] Premium Member 11 months ago
I’m taking requests, what would you like to hear?
Call me Ishmael 11 months ago
When your mornings you find yourself spending/
On the streets near Ste. Sulpice, vending/
Be sure to keep handy/
A few pints of brandy:/
Coffee’s flavor requires amending.
phritzg Premium Member 11 months ago
Will she get a discount if she offers to grind his beans?
jdculhane46 11 months ago
Going to work was a lot tougher before the invention of the thermos bottle
aerotica69 11 months ago
Bon jour, Elsie! Your apron is looking delightfully bright this morning.
Linguist 11 months ago
“Oh, I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts…”
Egrayjames 11 months ago
This is the original artwork that was placed on Allen’s Coffee Brandy back in the thirties. The main competition for coffee brandy was between the Allen’s and Mr. Boston brands. In New England, coffee brandy lovers are adamant as to which brand is better and there were many bar room fights to settle the matter. Nowadays, people are more social but the question of which brand is better continues. In December,1977, the Mr. Boston brand launched a heavily funded Christmas campaign against Allen’s and this is where today’s expression of Allen’s Coffee Brandy being described as “Fat A$s in a Glass”. Don’t believe me Walk into any bar in New England and ask for a “Fat Ar$s in a Glass” and see what you get served…….and while sitting there enjoying your drink, I’ll try to come up with another Christmas Story.
Econ01 11 months ago
Seeing someone similarly attired and accessorized today would cause me some notable consternation. Bad craziness!
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member 11 months ago
Looks like he’s going to take a hit from that very complicated bong, before lighting the fuse to the rocket strapped to his back.
anomaly 11 months ago
“I’m Irish,” she said. “Is the coffee?”
The Wolf In Your Midst 11 months ago
“No, thank you, sir. I just want a stiff DRINK.”
prrdh 11 months ago
But the public response was oddly lacking in energy.
Calvins Brother 11 months ago
Is that a “Illudium Q-36 Space Modulator”?
PoodleGroomer 11 months ago
Sanka Clause is appreciated because coffee was keeping me awake all day at work.
DATo 11 months ago
OK, “Sanka” Claus is kind of hard to beat. You win today Melcher.
Call me Ishmael 11 months ago
Why does his accoutrement remind me of Wile E. Coyote?
Buzzworld 11 months ago
And Kerig came up with Kris Kerig
Grey Forest 11 months ago
That would make a lot of money today!!
Ken Holman Premium Member 11 months ago
“I just can’t seem to find how to turn on notifications on my mobile.”
dbrucepm 11 months ago
I think Santa needs more than Sanka on Christmas Eve
Csaw Backnforth 11 months ago
To all Gocomics readers: When the holidays grow ever so near / we’re filled with good wishes and cheer / and with Christmas in sight / have a most merry night / and also a Happy New Year!
mabrndt Premium Member 11 months ago
The coco water merchant:
Paste (including the quote marks)
"Category:1843 oil on canvas paintings in France" Wikimedia
(syntax supported by the Google, Bing, Yahoo, Ecosia and Yandex search engines) in the browser address bar (or search for it using one of those search engines) and choose the first Category: found and once there find the text string P2744, and click its link for info and links that point to more info (perhaps best viewed using the Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers, which can automatically translate most webpages if necessary, though in this case, a bit too aggressive at times) about this roughly jumbo envelope size painting, including a Description (I added today; has nothing to do with coconut, online translators are sometimes too aggressive).
Again, a larger strip image is shown by (Ctrl- or right-) clicking the image in Mr. Melcher’s MASTERPIECE #3241 (December 22, 2023) blog entry, accessible by the Check out the blog! box after the last comment, and using the dropdown menu (even larger, if you trim what’s after .png from the URL). I have added a comment there pointing to info about this artist I used to point to here. Only work by her used here so far.
T... 11 months ago
Great one Steve, very cute…
Bilan 11 months ago
During the prohibition, even getting Irish coffee required a backstreet deal.
Running Buffalo Premium Member 11 months ago
No – I don’t want any Grey Poupon in my coffee!
mabrndt Premium Member 11 months ago
Mr. Melcher has informed me that, due to the holiday, there will be no strip Monday and Tuesday as well.
hilltopper9999 11 months ago
Loved this one. Ya know I actually met the Dude at his summer home in Sanka Clara, California.
Jayalexander 11 months ago
Tupence for your thoughts, Inflation you know.
MS72 11 months ago
Takin’ time off?
rugeirn 11 months ago
It must be nice to have a line of work where on-time delivery is irrelevant.