Recent Comments

1. over 1 year ago on Ripley's Believe It or Not

   “Black bears” are both black and brown. But in the US we typically reserve the term “Brown bear” for Grizzly. There are no Grizzlies in the lower 48 states (including North Carolina), but they are abundant in Alaska. So I assume the drawing was indeed a black bear, but one of the brown-colored ones.

2. about 9 years ago on Calvin and Hobbes

   By “read a book” do you suppose he was referring to reading the “Complete Calvin and Hobbes” that is advertised on this same page?

3. almost 12 years ago on Li'l Abner

   I’m guessing you find Bessie more attractive than Mammy Yokum. (Yokum couldn’t afford plastic surgery.) Your preferences reflect a city-folk upbringing. Why do you think Li’l Abner shows disinterest in Daisy Mae? It’s because she’s not as goodlooking as his mom.

4. almost 12 years ago on Li'l Abner

   Dogpatch Kentucky! That mention makes this strip historic.

5. over 12 years ago on Li'l Abner

   That’s not Li’l Abner on the right strip; it’s one of the Scragg brothers. Note the short sleeve is ripped, not folded. On the other hand, Li’l Abner’s hair part does change from panel to panel.

6. almost 13 years ago on Eric the Circle

   I’m getting sent the same Eric strip every day, and most of my other comics are not coming through. Would somebody please fix the bug in this system.