To borrow from Marie Dressler to Jean Harlow in “Dinner at Eight,” " That’s something you need never worry about."
Also, interesting to see that Batiuk is now using his sole remaining comic strip to shill ill-conceived merch costing him storage locker fees somewhere in Ohio. Be sure to buy two aprons to beat the holiday rush.
True Fact: Professor George Goble of Purdue University won this competition way back in the 1980s, when he ignited charcoal using liquid oxygen and a cigarette. When the fireball dissipated, the coals were ready for grilling. Of course, most of the time the grill was just a puddle of molten metal… Goble won an Ig Nobel Prize (sorry, Tom; everybody’s winning prizes but you) for his efforts. He was also ordered to not be found in possession of liquid oxygen and charcoal in Lafayette County. Somebody had the presence of mind to record some of his charcoal-starting on video, and the recordings were a hit in the early days of YouTube.
Admit it O’Malley. You are jealous that Batluk can make a coherent sentence…and you can’t. lol Laugh for am change. Enjoy life instead of always being a Debbie Downer.
Someone could, you know, just wander over and tell him to not use so much lighter fluid. Lighter fluid ruins the taste anyway. But Ed doesn’t have the patience for a chimney starter.
Just like a bad driver, who causes accidents in the wake of their stupidity, but never crashes themselves, Ed is never consumed by the blast from his grill lightings…
The " Ed blows up the neighborhood with his grill" stories are still way better than any of those asinine harry dingle or butt-suk jones stories and unending “author book signings”.
Ha ha, it’s funny because one of the main goals of NASA is to see how fast they can light their grills. Also, only Y chromosome bearing individuals work at NASA.
Does that even make sense? How fast to light their grills? If I put a small amount of lighter fluid or a lot, it’s about the same time. It lights within a half a second of dropping the match.
J.J. O'Malley 4 months ago
To borrow from Marie Dressler to Jean Harlow in “Dinner at Eight,” " That’s something you need never worry about."
Also, interesting to see that Batiuk is now using his sole remaining comic strip to shill ill-conceived merch costing him storage locker fees somewhere in Ohio. Be sure to buy two aprons to beat the holiday rush.
chief tommy 4 months ago
Leave Tom and Dan alone — it’s a fun comic and comic strip writers need to make a buck too
Blu Bunny 4 months ago
In competition with NASA to see what can get farther in space, a rocket or a grill.
Bill Thompson 4 months ago
Oh, Pete has one of those? You see any proof yet, Min-dull?
Kitty Queen 4 months ago
She knows her grandfather very well!
French Persons Premium Member 4 months ago
“Get your very own Crankshaft apron”.. Looks like Batty is going for a cash-grab!
Ichabod Ferguson 4 months ago
Inhaling copious amounts of petroleum distillates explains a lot about Crank.
Gent 4 months ago
What? Y? This supposed to be funny?
Mumblix Premium Member 4 months ago
$34.95 for that apron? Even if I wanted one I ain’t paying that much it.
Totalloser Premium Member 4 months ago
Everyone knows that a true grill master never uses lighter fluid they use a Chimney to start the charcoal
Out of the Past 4 months ago
Product placement with your own product. There must be a term for that.
puddleglum1066 4 months ago
True Fact: Professor George Goble of Purdue University won this competition way back in the 1980s, when he ignited charcoal using liquid oxygen and a cigarette. When the fireball dissipated, the coals were ready for grilling. Of course, most of the time the grill was just a puddle of molten metal… Goble won an Ig Nobel Prize (sorry, Tom; everybody’s winning prizes but you) for his efforts. He was also ordered to not be found in possession of liquid oxygen and charcoal in Lafayette County. Somebody had the presence of mind to record some of his charcoal-starting on video, and the recordings were a hit in the early days of YouTube.
SquidGamerGal 4 months ago
Is Crankshaft seriously trying to launch his grill to Jupiter?
DawnQuinn1 4 months ago
Admit it O’Malley. You are jealous that Batluk can make a coherent sentence…and you can’t. lol Laugh for am change. Enjoy life instead of always being a Debbie Downer.
Surly Squirrel Premium Member 4 months ago
Yes, you too can own an apron like the one Crankshaft is wearing!
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The apron is in white, but you can select apron strings in black or white! Only 34.95. Plus $5.89 shipping. Plus taxes. Ch-Ching!!!
You can buy a mug and T-shirt with the same image. Collect ‘em all! Don’t delay. Buy yours today!!!
WilliamVollmer 4 months ago
Isn’t there enough “space junk” out there, without Ed adding to it (again)?
tcayer 4 months ago
Someone could, you know, just wander over and tell him to not use so much lighter fluid. Lighter fluid ruins the taste anyway. But Ed doesn’t have the patience for a chimney starter.
tcayer 4 months ago
I can buy a Crankshaft apron! But I’m holding out for a Keesterman Mailbox!
Daltongang Premium Member 4 months ago
Nah. Crankshaft is just an idiot.
tcayer 4 months ago
Just like a bad driver, who causes accidents in the wake of their stupidity, but never crashes themselves, Ed is never consumed by the blast from his grill lightings…
Irish53 4 months ago
The " Ed blows up the neighborhood with his grill" stories are still way better than any of those asinine harry dingle or butt-suk jones stories and unending “author book signings”.
lemonbaskt 4 months ago
the gruesome twosome chef and quinnpin are back clever lol
Mopman 4 months ago
Ha ha, it’s funny because one of the main goals of NASA is to see how fast they can light their grills. Also, only Y chromosome bearing individuals work at NASA.
Mopman 4 months ago
Does that even make sense? How fast to light their grills? If I put a small amount of lighter fluid or a lot, it’s about the same time. It lights within a half a second of dropping the match.
Petemejia77 4 months ago
This joke isn’t over used by other comic strips whatsoever!
Surly Squirrel Premium Member 4 months ago
Mopey Pete Panel #3: ♫ I’m turning Japanese, I think I’m turning Japanese I really think so ♫
eced52 4 months ago
Does that mean you’re hubby will inherit it, too?
rockyridge1977 4 months ago
……and years of practice!!!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 4 months ago
Even George Foreman won’t eat the stuff Cranky grills