Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for August 14, 2012
Transcript:
As Gene graduates from college, we're going through the family photos and bringing out some old snapshots of when he was but a tyke. Some have not been seen in over 20 years. For more old Gene, or young Gene, go to ArloAndJanis.com. Gene: I want to be a space commando when I grow up! Gene: I'm going to form an intergalactic confederation to battle cosmic warlords for control of the universe. Gene: Could you recommend a college?
Varnes over 12 years ago
Finnlandia University in Houghton, Michigan…Good ol’ FU…..
JP Steve Premium Member over 12 years ago
You know this one, Arlo! “Starfleet Academy!”
kbyrdleroy123 over 12 years ago
Ah, this brings me back to when I aspired to be an officer on the USS Enterprise.
ChaseMe... over 12 years ago
This is sweet :)
I used to be more for the high seas, myself. I told people I wanted to be a pirate captain when I grew up. They would smile and laugh, but I would tell them “No, you don’t understand. I’m really going to be a pirate captain one day. Just wait and see. I’ve already started recruiting for my ship.” (aka I drafted my friends and family pets) XD
Bosn_c_otter over 12 years ago
so to sum up, the cartoonist is taking a break
Dani Rice over 12 years ago
I once asked my godson if he wanted to be president when he grew up. He thought for a moments and then said, “No. King.”
Plods with ...™ over 12 years ago
Growing up is optional.Unfortunately, growing old is mandatory.
AMarsh1 over 12 years ago
Enjoy the beach, Jimmy!
Mopman over 12 years ago
Yaaaah! The old artwork is rather scary. Although when it was originally published I’m sure it seemed normal.
evilstepqueen over 12 years ago
I’m glad he finally grew a nose…yikes!
George Alexander over 12 years ago
@seldon 913: Some time back, Suomi College changed its name to Finnlandia College. In Finnish, Soumi = Finland.
Varnes over 12 years ago
George, you beat me to it.! In Marquette I stumbled on Finn Day. For some reason they line all the streets with painted chairs eh?….
Varnes over 12 years ago
Zedman, Lake Superior is one motha of a lake…
hippogriff over 12 years ago
George Alexander: I thought Varnes was translating for the English-only crowd.
Linda Solomon over 12 years ago
seldon913 said, 19 minutes ago
@George Alexander
Actually, it’s been about 25 years since I was last there, so probably a lot has changed. Do they still have that two level bridge that goes straight up and down?Yes, the lift bridge is still there and working daily!
toppop52 over 12 years ago
Their lives flashing before our eyes, this always happens just before the end.
michaellham over 12 years ago
I began reading this strip when Gene was about 6 or so, and my own son was a couple years younger – and this strip has almost been a bible on what to expect with parenthood (if you have a son anyway). We went through all of that, including being middle aged in an empty next. Jimmie Johnson is incredibly perceptive and is an artist at observation. My son is now 28, a U.S. Naval aviator, and I thank Jimmie Johnson for all these years and lessons. The artist is “not” on vacation..he is continuing a line he began more than 20 years ago…letting us see how Arlo and Janis respond to growing older….reliving your child’s youth as he moves into manhood is a very human thing to do.
ChaseMe... over 12 years ago
@JP Steve Drat! You’ve figured me out ;D
iced tea over 12 years ago
That’s great bringing back old memories from the strips.