Virtually useless information, but I’ll inflict it on you anyway. 😎
About 4 years ago I began to keep track of the comics GoComics has added and deleted on its main page.
Since I began doing so, by my figures, GoComics has dropped 69 comics, one of them twice; added 8 comics (only 7 of them are still around ― remember “Ask a Portly Syndicate Person?”) and are in the process of easing a few more “out the door” as it were. There are also at least three authors who ended their runs voluntarily (bringing up the missing comics to 72).
As I said, virtually useless information.
SEGUE
And now for something completely different…
(In reference to Tigressy’s comment yesterday.)
Mont Python’s Flying Circus
People, it’s Monty Python. The humour is often politely crude (but always wacky). Be warned. Also watch until the END.
That’s why I mentioned it the way I did.
When I first noticed the strip I opened it to see what it was about because I sometimes get curious about things I think are oddly named.
I wasn’t going to continue reading it; it was not good.
Then nighthawks mentioned in “Cleo and Company” comments John Glynn was the son-in-law of a higher up in Andrews McMeel.
I began reading it again to see how bad it could get ( pretty any-epithetic-statement-you-choose bad ); but he was a son-in-law. With an ego as it turns out (you clued me into that when you said he was responsible for deciding who got published on the main page).
He had some skill as six of the comics we know he had a hand in selecting are still around while his is not and never should have been.
I speculate that “Ask a Portly Syndicate Person” became the “toilet seat” that John Glynn wouldn’t put down in Andrews McMeel’s decision to “divorce” him.
Nowhere close to the real problems, but coming to symbolize them (I wonder what his “toothpaste tube” was).
As a side note there is still an echo of his existence on the GoComics blog page. Life continues.
There is something about this poor schlub who always portrays the door-to-door salesman that says “here’s a kid who walked around with a lot of ‘KICK ME!’ signs on his back.”
Also, Stel Bel, best wishes for a speedy recovery from whatever. It’s probably from working too hard. You can tell the boss I said so. Then he’ll probably want to give you a raise. You’re welcome.
StelBel and I just talked about it recently, and that’s what we thought was the bowling ball, as well.
because…..
It’s smaller than the snowmen, and the only white on black “face”… so more likely to be their bowling ball than something that looks just like one of them.
Great poster! The view from behind shows Basset Gump’s ever wagging tail.
As for the puzzle, that is a nasty thing to spring on someone late at night! At this point I am down to three that look alike, and I am not going to worry about it in bed.
Who among us could NOT remember? That’s a ROCK ANTHEM!
Sheriff MunkyBluz
Guest
3 years ago
SteL..!!! heading to the Tiki for som Yak-ball and noodle soup..!!! Soak it up with some of my gmas sourdough bread 🥖..!! Hope you’re better by morning!! 🙏💕
Damn! I should have stopped in 2 days ago! I KNOW that the Yak-ball and noodle soup plus gmas sourdough bread would have cured EVERYTHING (or killed me in the process)!! Either way, it would have saved a whole lot of sufferin’……
You should definitely see the film. It’s sweet, funny, sad, & poignant. Wonderful acting throughout, including from Sally Field as Forrest’s mother and Gary Sinise as Lt. Dan.
And the same goes for you, Alexi. Just because a film is popular doesn’t mean it’s brainless entertainment.
Not being on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or anything else, I couldn’t open it, which is a disappointment, since I always look forward to whatever you post.
DryandDusty
Guest
3 years ago
Good morning Balladeers, ((((Plods)))) and Miss Susan.
Aww….he looks under the weather, too! Max and I have plenty of room on the bed for this poor pooch, too! We’ll get a take-out order of Yak-ball soup from the Tiki!!!
Virtually useless information, but I’ll inflict it on you anyway. 😎
About 4 years ago I began to keep track of the comics GoComics has added and deleted on its main page.
Since I began doing so, by my figures, GoComics has dropped 69 comics, one of them twice; added 8 comics (only 7 of them are still around ― remember “Ask a Portly Syndicate Person?”) and are in the process of easing a few more “out the door” as it were. There are also at least three authors who ended their runs voluntarily (bringing up the missing comics to 72).
As I said, virtually useless information.
SEGUE
And now for something completely different…
(In reference to Tigressy’s comment yesterday.)
People, it’s Monty Python. The humour is often politely crude (but always wacky). Be warned. Also watch until the END.
“Ask a Portly Syndicate Person” is an odd example….
a totally different situation from eliminating most other strips.
…
It was a sort of vanity piece done by John Glynn, who was editor and head honcho of GoComics.
He also had long held the title of acquisitions manager, ie, the person who selected or okayed the new strips…. so he chose to publish his own work.
GoComics belongs to Andrews McMeel Publishing…
Apparently the Andrews and McMeel families were squabbling and Glynn suddenly got fired…
When he left, so did his strip, overnight.
Rumor is he couldn’t even get in to clear out his office… but I don’t know.
Re: “Ask a Portly Syndicate Person”
That’s why I mentioned it the way I did.
When I first noticed the strip I opened it to see what it was about because I sometimes get curious about things I think are oddly named.
I wasn’t going to continue reading it; it was not good.
Then nighthawks mentioned in “Cleo and Company” comments John Glynn was the son-in-law of a higher up in Andrews McMeel.
I began reading it again to see how bad it could get ( pretty any-epithetic-statement-you-choose bad ); but he was a son-in-law. With an ego as it turns out (you clued me into that when you said he was responsible for deciding who got published on the main page).
He had some skill as six of the comics we know he had a hand in selecting are still around while his is not and never should have been.
I speculate that “Ask a Portly Syndicate Person” became the “toilet seat” that John Glynn wouldn’t put down in Andrews McMeel’s decision to “divorce” him.
Nowhere close to the real problems, but coming to symbolize them (I wonder what his “toothpaste tube” was).
As a side note there is still an echo of his existence on the GoComics blog page. Life continues.
our dear friend Stel-ol’bel is ‘under the weather’–her words
so, I am filling in
There is something about this poor schlub who always portrays the door-to-door salesman that says “here’s a kid who walked around with a lot of ‘KICK ME!’ signs on his back.”
Also, Stel Bel, best wishes for a speedy recovery from whatever. It’s probably from working too hard. You can tell the boss I said so. Then he’ll probably want to give you a raise. You’re welcome.
a raise? hah!
oh. ok. all hope is lost.
I know three that are different. I can’t tell which one of the other three is different. I’ll keep trying.
My solution and all the differences HERE…
2) and 5) match…
Others differ in:
1) Salesman’s badge
3) Cleo’s jowls
4) Orange tie
6) Cleo’s ear
Point out the blasted bowling ball, thank you.
Link to where I can’t find the bowling ball.
Could be, it doesn’t look like a bowling ball! you’d think after a month he would post the solution, LOL
Hopefully “spoiler” tagged, like mine and Gerard’s.
These are puzzles that he doesn’t know the solution…..he’s counting on you guys! LOL
StelBel and I just talked about it recently, and that’s what we thought was the bowling ball, as well.
It’s smaller than the snowmen, and the only white on black “face”… so more likely to be their bowling ball than something that looks just like one of them.
That’s right.
I never could find it. I think a ghost ate it.
That’s always a possibility with these ghosts….after all, they need some weight to keep from floating away.
Speedy Recovery StelBel
How did you get her picture?
That’s what I’d like to know! I’d better review the security around here.
Love the slippers.
It’s a bad day when your slippers look better than you do!
OMG!! That’s exactly how I looked on Tuesday morning, without the mug, though. Couldn’t stomach anything right about then.
None is identical, because of the darn different floating green numbers.
Best answer!
🔔 🔔 🔔 🔔 🔔
Made me actually laugh out loud!
…
Forget my solution… Yours is totally correct!
It takes “the Kid” to figure it out!!!!
Congrats!
OMG!! How true!
THANKS FOR FILLING IN, NIGHTHAWKS!!
Let’s hope that by tomorrow this will be the relative positions of StelBel and weather”
Almost! Maybe tomorrow!
A poster that wags its own tail. That is something I can honestly say I never thought I would see.
Stick around!! Amazing things can happen here!
I don’t know how many films Cleo has starred in, but I bet this is the first one where she’s had top billing. Above the title, which speaks volumes.
Well, not the first, but she has been enjoying working on the Production side of the movie business, so kind of “semi-retired” from acting.
Absolutely love the poster! Such a cutie!
StelBel ~ I hope you are feeling better real soon.
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Awww…
LOVE the “HUGS” from the puppies! That’s the best medicine!!! Thanks, PC!!
We miss you. Hoping you’re back soon and feeling better.
to borrow Susan’s comment above: “aww…”
(plus “adorable!”)
Get well asap, StelBel!
How clever is that? I will gladly see the “Dogtor” ….anytime!
Thanks, Tigressy!
Great poster! The view from behind shows Basset Gump’s ever wagging tail.
As for the puzzle, that is a nasty thing to spring on someone late at night! At this point I am down to three that look alike, and I am not going to worry about it in bed.
OK, I came back before turning out the lights and figured out the two. Now, Good Night!
A man with an OBSESSION!
Good man! No sleep until ALL puzzles are solved!
Thanks, Dennis! Glad you enjoyed it!
Glad someone remembers the Youngbloods! My brother and I got to Woodstock just in time to see them open the show.
Didn’t go to Woodstock… being on the West Coast…
But I’m a survivor of Altamont.
…
That Youngbloods song is pratically a generational anthem…
yet they never got super-popular as a group, did they….
even though they also sang “Hippie from Olema.” (LOL)
…
You never see any mention of them as icons…
and I think the only one to be somewhat successful solo is/was Jesse Colin Young.
Who among us could NOT remember? That’s a ROCK ANTHEM!
SteL..!!!
heading to the Tiki for som Yak-ball and noodle soup..!!! Soak it up with some of my gmas sourdough bread 🥖..!! Hope you’re better by morning!! 🙏💕
Monkeee!!
What is this? ONE WORD??? From the girl who usually writes VOLUMES about any subject in the world??
And, now, all you can say is, “Monkeee!!” ??? What’s got you so tongue-tied, there, Ms. Sunshine??
Damn! I should have stopped in 2 days ago! I KNOW that the Yak-ball and noodle soup plus gmas sourdough bread would have cured EVERYTHING (or killed me in the process)!! Either way, it would have saved a whole lot of sufferin’……
Thanks!
Got them after a resting-eye break, too!
Didn’t see yours before I posted… but we agree.
I’ve posted it in the wrong place anyway. Too little sleep…
I’ve seen and heard so much about “Forrest Gump” …
I guess some day I’ll actually have to watch the movie.
You should definitely see the film. It’s sweet, funny, sad, & poignant. Wonderful acting throughout, including from Sally Field as Forrest’s mother and Gary Sinise as Lt. Dan.
And the same goes for you, Alexi. Just because a film is popular doesn’t mean it’s brainless entertainment.
I agree completely!
It’s a fun, fun flick.
Stel Bel – wishing for a speedy recovery from whatever’s got you down
Thanks so much for your sweet wishes, Dorothea! Those good vibes go a longggg way!
I have never had any desire to see the humans’ “Forrest Gump;” but that wagging tail makes me wish I could see “Basset Gump.”
What a tale that would be.
🐶 🐶 🐶
What a “tale”, indeed!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CN4p273hKno/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
Apparently can’t see it without an insta account.
No problems here – without an account as well.
Not being on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or anything else, I couldn’t open it, which is a disappointment, since I always look forward to whatever you post.
Good morning Balladeers, ((((Plods)))) and Miss Susan.
Great nod to Forrest Gump!
Good morning, Cleophanatics and Stel!
Another outstanding movie poster by our famous (infamous?) illustrious illustrator.
Waddle Bassett Waddle!
Under the weather here is standing in the snow today. Get well soon, please
Y’all stay healthy…. (((((HUGz!)))))
to me, second only to pecan pie in terms of deliciousness
and, conversely, I have zero respect for lima beans.
But they do go surprisingly well with liver and a nice Chianti.
I normally like lima beans, but not this week…
Look-alike day was coincidentally good timing for Nighthawks’ puzzle.
Thanks, Plods!!
Get well stel!
Thanks again, Plods!!! He’s a cutie!
To our multi-talented Stel…….
Get well really soon.
Aww….he looks under the weather, too! Max and I have plenty of room on the bed for this poor pooch, too! We’ll get a take-out order of Yak-ball soup from the Tiki!!!