I only recently learned that some old-fashioned pain-killers used to contain bromine (hence the original Bromo-Seltzer) before its toxic effects were known, but such poisonous remedies were around long enough for “bromide” to become part of the language.
There is a meaning other than the chemical one; A trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate. “feel-good bromides create the illusion of problem solving”. There by the cartoonist has pulled off a very obscure play on words. Bravo.
I recall my dad taking Bromo Seltzer pretty regularly and once mentioning how folks used to get addicted to it. I thought he meant a dependence on that actual product, as if their digestion would worsen if they didn’t take it. But because of this comic, I’ve learned how toxic bromides can be (and it was removed from BS in the mid 70s) and maybe it was addictive? I love when comics expand my mind and don’t beat me over the head with politics, left or right! :-D
Watcher over 5 years ago
And if it placates you, then he’s done his job.
pschearer Premium Member over 5 years ago
I only recently learned that some old-fashioned pain-killers used to contain bromine (hence the original Bromo-Seltzer) before its toxic effects were known, but such poisonous remedies were around long enough for “bromide” to become part of the language.
A# 466 over 5 years ago
Also used as a sedative years ago. Lithium is used to treat certain psychoses today.
Zebrastripes over 5 years ago
Come now, we all know he has a “bubbly” personality…B. U. R. P.
Zebrastripes over 5 years ago
Come now, we all know he has an “effervescent, bubbly” personality…B. U. R. P.
WASTEE Premium Member over 5 years ago
Presumably this is a joke (gag, funny thing) but it’s pretty (meaning very) obscure. Even Google doesn’t know who Dr. Bulgonie is.
senigma over 5 years ago
There is a meaning other than the chemical one; A trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate. “feel-good bromides create the illusion of problem solving”. There by the cartoonist has pulled off a very obscure play on words. Bravo.
Homeward Premium Member over 5 years ago
I recall my dad taking Bromo Seltzer pretty regularly and once mentioning how folks used to get addicted to it. I thought he meant a dependence on that actual product, as if their digestion would worsen if they didn’t take it. But because of this comic, I’ve learned how toxic bromides can be (and it was removed from BS in the mid 70s) and maybe it was addictive? I love when comics expand my mind and don’t beat me over the head with politics, left or right! :-D