My dad played the banjo. He used to go into the bedroom and close the door when he practiced so he wouldn’t disturb anyone. We could still hear the banjo all over the house and out into the yard.
I use “You can’t tie down a banjo man” whenever someone says that I need to slow down in life. They don’t get it, but I do. I laugh on the inside (although, sometimes, that may just be gas).
Templo S.U.D. about 5 years ago
But Alice is still confused, Petey and Dill, of what “you can’t tie down a banjo man” means.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 5 years ago
It’s true. You can’t tie one down. But you CAN tie one up.
whahoppened about 5 years ago
Thank you, Dill, for clearing that up.
mabrndt Premium Member about 5 years ago
Once again, a little over 10 years ago, a blog entry preceded this strip:
http://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2009/09/timmy-fretwork.html
Actually for the 9/11 strip, that already had a blog entry and it works (I think) for this strip as well.
Jeffin Premium Member about 5 years ago
You could tie him down with a couple of strategically placed banjo strings.
johndifool about 5 years ago
Mainly because he has the banjo surgically grafted to his knee…
SmashedHat about 5 years ago
One of the best quotes of the entire series.
artheaded1 about 5 years ago
The Boys’ responses are absolutely making my day! Especially Dill’s!
morningglory73 Premium Member about 5 years ago
It may not be melodious but you can’t play a sad song with a banjo.
Spiny Norman Premium Member about 5 years ago
Steve Martin you can’t be sad while playing the banjo, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaGBIfUoB78
oldlady07 Premium Member about 5 years ago
My dad played the banjo. He used to go into the bedroom and close the door when he practiced so he wouldn’t disturb anyone. We could still hear the banjo all over the house and out into the yard.
DCBakerEsq about 5 years ago
In our neighborhood, the Banjo Man has been linked to a series of gruesome murders.
craigwestlake about 5 years ago
Banjos in Bondage – film at 11…
Obi-Haiv about 5 years ago
I use “You can’t tie down a banjo man” whenever someone says that I need to slow down in life. They don’t get it, but I do. I laugh on the inside (although, sometimes, that may just be gas).
Joliet Jake about 5 years ago
Banjo Man Rob McLaren wrote a song inspired by this line:
https://soundcloud.com/robmclrn/you-cant-tie-down-a-banjo-man
ars731 about 5 years ago
“You cant tie an banjo man down” is my favorite quote from Cul de Sac
Sisyphos about 5 years ago
My Hero speaks the truth of the ages! Look upon panel 3, ye unbelievers, and believe. For the disciple Dill has spread the words unto you!
You can’t tie down a Banjo Man!