In the final panel, the second sign reads: “Johnny Carson – What’s the best way an aspiring starlet can get into Hollywood? Bette Davis – ‘Take Fountain.’” This refers to Fountain Avenue. The story, which has been circulating since the late 1990s, is probably apocryphal.
People have no idea how to behave in the city, which is what “polite” originally meant. They will stand still suddenly in doorways, at the foot of escalators, shout into their cellphones on elevators and block sidewalks as shown.
I’m pretty sure just about anyone with $75,000 can get a sidewalk “star”.
Ida No 6 months ago
Carol is working for Crumbs now?
David Shortell 6 months ago
I’ve no idea what “take fountain” means.
Usual John Premium Member 6 months ago
In the final panel, the second sign reads: “Johnny Carson – What’s the best way an aspiring starlet can get into Hollywood? Bette Davis – ‘Take Fountain.’” This refers to Fountain Avenue. The story, which has been circulating since the late 1990s, is probably apocryphal.
mokspr Premium Member 6 months ago
Gee Carol, welcome to just about every major tourist destination on the planet!
artjohn42 6 months ago
Nice homage to Bob Crumb’s “Bad for You” girl.
JodyDickerson1 6 months ago
I didn’t know they had cell ‘phones in R. Crumb’s day.
ars731 6 months ago
Lays descriptions of L.A are an highlight of this strip.
ric 6 months ago
awesome nod to r crumb in panel 5
mistercatworks 6 months ago
People have no idea how to behave in the city, which is what “polite” originally meant. They will stand still suddenly in doorways, at the foot of escalators, shout into their cellphones on elevators and block sidewalks as shown.
I’m pretty sure just about anyone with $75,000 can get a sidewalk “star”.
eddi-TBH 6 months ago
Nice R. Crumb tribute middle panel. and a perfect reason to take Fountain.
Aladar30 Premium Member 6 months ago
Thanks, I’ll try to remember that if I ever pass through those parts.