45 and still just as ignorant. That’s like asking why World War 1 was named that since World War 2 hadn’t happened yet, did they expect another war? It was called the Great War until the next one came along and was even worse. Try to use that tiny little thing in your head Norman!
Kinda looks like Norman FINALLY learned how to tie his shoes. Better late than never, all though it would have been HILARIOUS if they would have drawn in that his shoes were STILL untied.
World War One was called “The Great War” (and “The War to End All Wars”). I didn’t, and eventually they had to rename the Great War after World War Two came along.
Congrats on 45 years and all that stuff! If it wasn’t for newspapers, I would not be reading this comic strip today!!! Thank you local newspaper for putting this comic strip into the comic section!!!
Johnny Q Premium Member 9 months ago
While the Hundred Years War lasted 116 years (including truces), the Thirty Years War actually lasted exactly 30 years!
i_am_the_jam 9 months ago
Woot!!!
Rhetorical_Question 9 months ago
Historians do the assigning of labels.
Rhetorical_Question 9 months ago
Wendy didn’t age?
nolcott 9 months ago
Congrats, Kevin. Looking forward to many years more. (Don’t panic.)
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member 9 months ago
Happy Birthday! You keep drawing and we’ll keep reading.
Macushlalondra 9 months ago
45 and still just as ignorant. That’s like asking why World War 1 was named that since World War 2 hadn’t happened yet, did they expect another war? It was called the Great War until the next one came along and was even worse. Try to use that tiny little thing in your head Norman!
pschearer Premium Member 9 months ago
Too bad the archive only goes back to 1990.
Denver Reader Premium Member 9 months ago
Happy birthday!
nyrB Premium Member 9 months ago
poor wendy – being exasperated for 45 years now…
Martin.lemoine 9 months ago
45 years? I had no idea it has been that long, congratulations!
win.45mag 9 months ago
Kinda looks like Norman FINALLY learned how to tie his shoes. Better late than never, all though it would have been HILARIOUS if they would have drawn in that his shoes were STILL untied.
gjfreeman01 Premium Member 9 months ago
Congratulations
Zebrastripes 9 months ago
Oh, to be 45 years old……again! LOL
Bask in the joy of success! ☺️❤️
hawkeye870 9 months ago
Happy Anniversary!
jagedlo 9 months ago
Glad to see Wally looking concerned and Happy Anniversary to Drabble!
Jeffin Premium Member 9 months ago
Blow out your cake Norm and eat your candles.
ahnk_2000 9 months ago
45 years. Congratulations. And Norm still hasn’t kissed Echo. Sigh.
royq27 9 months ago
…and Norman has been dense for 45 years.
hfelder7219 9 months ago
Happy 45th anniversary Kevin! I remember when the strip started!
360guy Premium Member 9 months ago
That’s a long time to keep a comic strip funny. Congratulations.
pripley 9 months ago
Norman looked a bit more mature back then. Note I said “looked”, not “was”. ;-)
davanden 9 months ago
Not a good explanation of the cause of the war, either.
Bill The Nuke 9 months ago
Congratulations on the long run!
Doug K 9 months ago
Near the start of the Thirty Years’ War, an agreement was made that whoever was judged to be ahead after thirty years would be declared the winner
sobrown51 9 months ago
World War One was called “The Great War” (and “The War to End All Wars”). I didn’t, and eventually they had to rename the Great War after World War Two came along.
Drbarb71 Premium Member 9 months ago
CONGRATULATIONS in REACHING YOUR MILESTONE, KEVIN! 45 YEARS OF DRABBLE!
1JennyJenkins 9 months ago
Forty-five years of Drabble, not Norman’s age, if one does the math…
Norman was already a certain age when the strip began, and then he aged, some, over those forty-five years…
I’d say that today Norman is older than his parents, as they haven’t aged at all…….
; – /
LoveBritTV Premium Member 9 months ago
Congratulations on your 45th Anniversary. I’ve enjoyed this comic for many of those years. Thank you for the laughs.
brihye Premium Member 9 months ago
Congratulation on 45 years, Mr. Fagan. Very nice interview in the OC REGISTER, too!
cuzinron47 9 months ago
And still in the 8th grade.
xaingo 9 months ago
Make sure not to tell June that Wendy was in the dream too. Happy anniversary.
tomxchao 9 months ago
I still have my copy of The First Book of Drabble somewhere!
anonymooseandsquirrel Premium Member 9 months ago
Happy Birthday, Drabble! Thank you for the many years of fun and laughter! Here’s to many more!!!!!
And to more books, please, and the older ones in reprint so I can buy them, please. I want them all!!!
DevilDog2001 Premium Member 9 months ago
If Drabble is 45 years old, then why does GoComics keep taking me to January 11th, 1990 when I press the “first comic” button?
This is a rhetorical question. We all know why.
bevtracy2011 9 months ago
Happy Birthday, Drabble!! I believe I’ve been reading you for all those 45 years. I’m almost 76, so I’m certain I’m right. :-)
FunnyReader - 2022 Premium Member 9 months ago
Happy 45th!
markkahler52 9 months ago
Happy 45, Kevin! So eye opening to know I’ve been out of high school nearly that long! (Class of 1980)
The Humanist 9 months ago
Congratulations, Mr Kevin.
jwarrenphd 9 months ago
Congratulations on 45 years of laughs!
Mono_Matt_36 9 months ago
congrats!
Stat_man99 9 months ago
Congrats on 45 years!!!!!!1
Clotty Peristalt 9 months ago
1979! It was a different era, wasn’t it? I’d go back there in a shot if I could.
hwmj 9 months ago
yes, yes he is
tracybsmith 9 months ago
Happy 45th Anniversary!!!
azrich Premium Member 9 months ago
Congrats Drabble on 45 years!!!
stillfickled Premium Member 9 months ago
Congrats, Kevin! (may I call you Kevin?) Cutie Wally!
I'm Sad 9 months ago
Congrats on 45 years and all that stuff! If it wasn’t for newspapers, I would not be reading this comic strip today!!! Thank you local newspaper for putting this comic strip into the comic section!!!
Rich Douglas 9 months ago
Happy Birthday, Kevin and the Drabbles!
Otis Rufus Driftwood 9 months ago
I had no idea this strip was 45 years old. Thanks Mr. Fagan. And we hope you get to continue a little longer.
Norris66 9 months ago
Congratulations Kevin for 45 years of Drabble!
pbr50138 9 months ago
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANNIVERSARY or WHATEVER FITS HERE.
blindavocado Premium Member 9 months ago
Happy birthday to one of my favorite strips!
InuYugiHakusho 9 months ago
Happy 45th Anniversary, Drabble.
W A N I 9 months ago
HE IS!!!!!!!!!