“The Cheap Detective.” Peter Falk parodying Humphrey Bogart. Early in the movie the phone wakes him in the middle of the night; he has a shot glass full of whisky in his nightstand drawer. Later he gets in his car; there’s a full glass in the glove compartment. When he goes into a phone booth, there’s a shot waiting for him,
One of the things I find interesting as I approach my eighth decade is that problems and troubles that deprived me once of sleep, have dwindled away. I guess the accumulated years of not being fixed have caused them to fade in significance. Unless they flash before me as my neurons collapse. But if they do, I hope the solutions do as well.
My doctor took me off of the blood pressure meds because they were dropping it too low, and he was afraid a subsequent fall was too risky. Instead, he suggested I have a shot of liqueur and not more than two a day to help lower it along with my diet. I’ve been steady on ever since.
The problem with trying to use drinks, or any other substance, to try and forget your problems is that you only forget them for a short time; and while you are in your state of forgetfulness, you are creating more problems for yourself and others.
There are better ways to address your problems. They may take a little more work, but you will be better off in the long run.
This reminds me of that old French movie “The Red balloon.” This cartoon is like the cynical adult version. I really loved that movie as a child, and still reflect on it from time to time…
BasilBruce 24 days ago
Does anyone else think Rat is dreaming this?
3nemesis 24 days ago
How light is rat? sigh comic strip physics.
Gent 24 days ago
Just waits till your bubble…er…balloon bursts Rat
Robin Harwood 24 days ago
Providing this service could be a thriving business.
Keno21 24 days ago
Guess Rat has opted not to take arms against a sea of troubles.
minty_Joe 24 days ago
…until the helium runs out and/or the drink is empty. Whichever comes first. Drink slowly, Rat.
orinoco womble 24 days ago
Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?
drbee 24 days ago
Would that a solution to life’s woes Was so easy. But, alas….
jonnytest 24 days ago
Just like 1st Class on Jet Blue.
joegee 24 days ago
It’s just a dream, Rat.
sbenton7684 24 days ago
I thought rats could figure out how to get through the maze…
MayCauseBurns 24 days ago
You OK Pastis?
iggyman 24 days ago
Listen to Nancy Sinatra’s and Lee Hazlewood “Big Red Balloon” song! Kinda sorta fits in here!
Farside99 24 days ago
Makes you wish you could all be Rats.
win.45mag 24 days ago
well, at least they have cocktail service on that flight. Now let’s hope there’s no POP !!
Ellis97 24 days ago
What if the balloon pops?
Huckleberry Hiroshima 24 days ago
It’ll all be there when you come down, Rat. Plus the alcohol dependency.
jel354 24 days ago
Looks like Rat took a page from Pig’s advice book.
SALUDADOG 24 days ago
A pin would make for a permanent solution.
rshive 24 days ago
The drink helps, Rat.
Serial Pedant 24 days ago
No. He’s drunk.
Differentname 24 days ago
“The Cheap Detective.” Peter Falk parodying Humphrey Bogart. Early in the movie the phone wakes him in the middle of the night; he has a shot glass full of whisky in his nightstand drawer. Later he gets in his car; there’s a full glass in the glove compartment. When he goes into a phone booth, there’s a shot waiting for him,
Croc Holliday 24 days ago
Where’s Pennywise?
Slowly, he turned... 24 days ago
Great Poem: Tragedy (Red Balloon) Jill Spargur
Just_Karl 24 days ago
Worry, worry, super scurry / Call the troops out in a hurry
mrwiskers 24 days ago
One of the things I find interesting as I approach my eighth decade is that problems and troubles that deprived me once of sleep, have dwindled away. I guess the accumulated years of not being fixed have caused them to fade in significance. Unless they flash before me as my neurons collapse. But if they do, I hope the solutions do as well.
Count Olaf Premium Member 24 days ago
Not only that, Rat, today is the Birthday of one of The❤️Count’s hero and ideals, professional wrestler Ed Farhat, better known as… “The Sheik”!
old_geek 24 days ago
To get far enough away, my arm would get tired…
txmystic 24 days ago
up, up and away…….
mindjob 24 days ago
Trouble is, people can’t support their own weight when holding on to the rope and fall, creating more problems
Spacetech 24 days ago
… until your bubble Bursts.
old_geek 24 days ago
It’s a bit quiet around here…
ladykat 24 days ago
We can only wish.
DaBump Premium Member 24 days ago
No! Don’t drink and fly… away from all of your troubles, because then you will float to The Land of MORE Troubles!
jessegooddoggy 24 days ago
Must watch The Red Ballon again…
hoffquotes2 24 days ago
Is this cartoon becoming rinse/repeat
Geophyzz 24 days ago
I have heard that booze makes you “tighter”; but this stuff made him lighter.
NRHAWK Premium Member 24 days ago
My doctor took me off of the blood pressure meds because they were dropping it too low, and he was afraid a subsequent fall was too risky. Instead, he suggested I have a shot of liqueur and not more than two a day to help lower it along with my diet. I’ve been steady on ever since.
RobinHood 24 days ago
I go flying so high, when I’m stoned.
David_the_CAD 24 days ago
The problem with trying to use drinks, or any other substance, to try and forget your problems is that you only forget them for a short time; and while you are in your state of forgetfulness, you are creating more problems for yourself and others.
There are better ways to address your problems. They may take a little more work, but you will be better off in the long run.
Ermine Notyours 24 days ago
What, no lawn chair?
MRBLUESKY529 24 days ago
Booze, milk of amnesia.
fencie 24 days ago
Sip, don’t slip!
kaycstamper 24 days ago
I think it’s how Rat is and views things.
poppacapsmokeblower 24 days ago
The symbolism is apparent. The ballon is acceptance. The drink is forgetfulness And the cliff is death. Safe travels.
Demo12 Premium Member 24 days ago
Is there a universe governed by cartoon physics?
unfair.de 24 days ago
Neighbor Bob’s Masterplan to get rid of that nemesis. The drink was the smartest part.
Now let’s see how well his marksmanship is.
Goat from PBS 24 days ago
Until you reach a certain altitude. Get high enough, the balloon will freeze, pop, and Rat will drop like a rock.
Ginny Premium Member 24 days ago
If only.
david.reichert 24 days ago
Who was the guy that tied a bunch of weather balloons to a lawn chair.
zeexenon 24 days ago
Well, I Packed Up My Troubles in My Old Kit-Bag next to four vodka bottles, and Smile, Smile, Smiled …
Eric S 24 days ago
Makes me think of the guy floating away in a armchair with a bunch of balloons
Bilan 24 days ago
Everybody else’s life is now better and Rat is hanging by a thread.
wildlandwaters 24 days ago
Rat’s got quite a grip!
Pocosdad 24 days ago
I hope that balloon wasn’t made by Acme Industries.
Buoy 24 days ago
This reminds me of that old French movie “The Red balloon.” This cartoon is like the cynical adult version. I really loved that movie as a child, and still reflect on it from time to time…
Youtube.Com / watch?v=dGzY9zp46KI
kaffekup 24 days ago
If only it were so easy…
John Jorgensen 24 days ago
The drink looks like some kind of martini. But then, what’s with the bubbles? Is it carbonated?
pamela welch Premium Member 24 days ago
You’ve hit the pinnacle, Rat ♥♥
Jeffin Premium Member 24 days ago
Then the balloon payment came due.
razzledazzle295 24 days ago
“I want to get away. I want to flyyyy awayyy. Yeahhhh, yeahhhh, yeahhhh.”