Rob: So... You got a name?
Dog: Of course.
Rob: Can you tell me your name?
Dog: Yes, I can.
Satchel: Be more specific.
Rob: What is your name?
Dog: Ibid Q. Muttly.
Rugby > Football + Soccer Which is true, of course.
Never understood the allure of a sport (soccer) that has penalties for overacting, And in football the players spend hours standing around and stop playing after every 10 or 15 seconds of game time. Then stand around again for long periods of time. And I believe there are more Zebras on the field than players…
I always loved this British description of football: Watching 300 lb mutants dressed up as space warriors slamming into each other.
@Richard:I’ve played all 3 (rugby as a Flanker, but occasionally hooked and even locked, Football as a defensive tackle and free safety, soccer as keeper and sweeper, and I’ve reffed rugby).
The big 4 US pro leagues are ruled by TV. That is why there is an excess of time stretched especially in the NFL. As for which “football” is superior? none. Baseball is the best game. It’s just stuck in a time warp by old suits like Bud Selig.
All of the football codes are good. But Rugby Union is best. The game they play in heaven.So, go the Queensland Reds in 2012!I’m just assuming that the “Q” in “Ibid Q. Muttly” stands for Queensland.
Just like real life. You should start out by asking the question you want answered. Most of us are like that though. We assume the hearer knows what the real question is. ie: “Does this dress make my butt look big?” = “Do you still love me and think I’m beautiful?”
I have this strip posted in my cubicle at work and point it out as a perfect example of how to respond to an auditor’s questions. Answer the question asked, don’t read anything into the question, and don’t volunteer extraneous information. Of course, most normal humans would rapidly become annoyed with these responses.
I Love it! My standard response to most questions like “Can you tell me…?” or Do you know where…?" is a simple “Yes”. Maybe it’s time to take up residence in a cartoon strip!
“WHAT” is your name?No Ibid Q. Muttly is my name.“What is YOUR name?”Rob Wilco.“Why should I Rob Wilco? I just asked you for your name, not from anything from Wilco.”
Ida No almost 13 years ago
WHAT is your favorite color?
revisages almost 13 years ago
what is a question?
Orion-13 almost 13 years ago
Rugby > Football + Soccer Which is true, of course.
Never understood the allure of a sport (soccer) that has penalties for overacting, And in football the players spend hours standing around and stop playing after every 10 or 15 seconds of game time. Then stand around again for long periods of time. And I believe there are more Zebras on the field than players…
I always loved this British description of football: Watching 300 lb mutants dressed up as space warriors slamming into each other.
Orion
Orion-13 almost 13 years ago
@Richard:I’ve played all 3 (rugby as a Flanker, but occasionally hooked and even locked, Football as a defensive tackle and free safety, soccer as keeper and sweeper, and I’ve reffed rugby).
It clearly is. :D
Orion
firedome almost 13 years ago
rugby is greater than football and soccer? well, i suppose in SOME circles…
JodieKay almost 13 years ago
@VeridianAn African swallow or a European swallow?
zero almost 13 years ago
The big 4 US pro leagues are ruled by TV. That is why there is an excess of time stretched especially in the NFL. As for which “football” is superior? none. Baseball is the best game. It’s just stuck in a time warp by old suits like Bud Selig.
Ida No almost 13 years ago
Rob has been shown to be a big rugby fan in the past.
Superfrog almost 13 years ago
All of the football codes are good. But Rugby Union is best. The game they play in heaven.So, go the Queensland Reds in 2012!I’m just assuming that the “Q” in “Ibid Q. Muttly” stands for Queensland.
Varnes almost 13 years ago
European swallows taste better…
Varnes almost 13 years ago
Duke, Ever read the book, Race to the Outhouse, by Willie Mae Kitt? My copy is illustrated by Betty Doant….
doublepaw almost 13 years ago
Actually soccer is just slippery hockey, and soccer players stand around a lot when they are not flopping also.
crobinson019 almost 13 years ago
And specifically a fan of the All Blacks
chris_weaver almost 13 years ago
Why do people drive in parkways and park in driveways?
jimcos almost 13 years ago
Just like real life. You should start out by asking the question you want answered. Most of us are like that though. We assume the hearer knows what the real question is. ie: “Does this dress make my butt look big?” = “Do you still love me and think I’m beautiful?”
Luvsmesumdog almost 13 years ago
I teach middle school and some days it’s just like this…
Elsboy almost 13 years ago
I have this strip posted in my cubicle at work and point it out as a perfect example of how to respond to an auditor’s questions. Answer the question asked, don’t read anything into the question, and don’t volunteer extraneous information. Of course, most normal humans would rapidly become annoyed with these responses.
kashi2 almost 13 years ago
I Love it! My standard response to most questions like “Can you tell me…?” or Do you know where…?" is a simple “Yes”. Maybe it’s time to take up residence in a cartoon strip!
Popeyesforearm almost 13 years ago
Looks like the Our Gang dog.
pierreandnicole almost 13 years ago
He ain’t Mac but a good addition.
phoenixnyc almost 13 years ago
That being said, it’s a little surprising to me that Rob’s into Australian rules football.
hossblacksilver almost 13 years ago
Heck, growing up my mom had a teacher who’s name was Irene Pauline Rainwater.
hossblacksilver almost 13 years ago
What a mix, alcohol and organized violence.Which one, rugby or hockey?
SwimsWithSharks almost 13 years ago
Ibid seems likeable. I bet he has many more magical talents. I hope he sticks around, just to drive the cat crazy.
Potrzebie almost 13 years ago
Open the pod bay doors Ibid!
galxcbaby almost 13 years ago
Blue! No, yello—AHHHHhh…
David Bethke Premium Member almost 13 years ago
What’s funny is seeing Satchel being the intelligent one for a change.
le-roy almost 13 years ago
WHAT’S on second.
Shikamoo Premium Member almost 13 years ago
“WHAT” is your name?No Ibid Q. Muttly is my name.“What is YOUR name?”Rob Wilco.“Why should I Rob Wilco? I just asked you for your name, not from anything from Wilco.”
stanwal almost 13 years ago
Was he the author of “Rusty Bedsprings” Wait, that was I.P. Nightly.