Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for April 24, 2012
April 23, 2012
April 25, 2012
Transcript:
Alice: So who IS the pickiest eater in the world? Petey: Right now it's a guy in San Francisco... he claims he can synthesize nutrients from nitrogen in the atmosphere. He spends all day hanging from a tree and reciting TV jingles. Petey: I think he's a fake. I think he's got people who sneak him doughnuts. Alice: I wish I could hang from a tree all day while people snuck me doughnuts.
margueritem over 12 years ago
It’s a worthy goal, young Alice.
Peabody-Martini over 12 years ago
Its nice to have goals but if I read this over the internet I’d think someone was pulling my leg.
killacowinWA over 12 years ago
Uncle Maurice! What are you doing on the comics page?
Sisyphos over 12 years ago
I’m not sure that would work, anyway. Wouldn’t all the doughnuts rush to your head and clog your brain?
celeconecca over 12 years ago
it’s all in how you look at it – wonder for some, cynicism for others I’m with Alice
celeconecca over 12 years ago
the hanging from the tree part. Had to forgo the doughnut part.
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
I’ll take bacon over doughnuts any day of the week.
neatslob Premium Member over 12 years ago
A bacon sandwich made with doughnuts instead of bread.
bomav57 over 12 years ago
..ahhhh…a minimalist…..
finale over 12 years ago
The newest foodie movement is called “grazing”. The restaurant has tables in large farming gardens and the customers graze their way through it..Just kidding, but wouldn’t be surprised.
peabodyboy over 12 years ago
Hanging upside down, singing tv jingles and eating donuts will make you believe all sorts of impossible things.
cleokaya over 12 years ago
The guy in the tree reminds me of my brother – in – law.
Gokie5 over 12 years ago
Wikipedia discusses Breatharianism in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inedia
Popeyesforearm over 12 years ago
I just wish I had a donut tree. (with sprinkles)
fritzoid Premium Member over 12 years ago
“How fares our cousin Petey?”
“Excellent, i’faith, of the chameleon’s dish. I eat the air, promise-crammed. You cannot feed capons so.”
OK, I’ve never seen this guy, but if he’s real I guess that makes me the SECOND pickiest eater in San Francisco (we’ve got a lot of Vegans here, but I think my list of taboo foods exceeds theirs — very little overlap, though).
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 12 years ago
Am I the only one who thinks the guy hanging from the tree looks a bit like Mr. Otterloop?
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
I’d say no, Fellow Baby, but then I’ve got the advantage of seeing him right-side up on my iPad.
countzyx over 12 years ago
Cool article on Richard on Wired – http://bit.ly/Imqf7T. Awesome portrait of Petey by Bill Waterson is prominently displayed.
vldazzle over 12 years ago
I have very few foods that I don’t like if they are real and healthy. Many on the hawk website where the 2nd of these guys just hatched today were expressing disgust on the fresh food buffet that the parents provided. It was all totally fresh kill of things that are abundant in Ithica NY where Cornell has their camera on the nest, and the outdoor temp is perfect for storage.