This is how my mind worked as a child. I was constantly misunderstanding things I thought made perfect (if weird) sense.
Cleanse the Palate
Tag: #Tottle
How the Sausage is Made
I did this cartoon less for political comment and more because I never hear the phrase “renderin’ plant” anymore.
Say Hello, Harvey
The strange thing (to me) is how many people don’t understand the reference.
Making a Dumpster Run
When someone tells me, “I’m gonna make a dumpster run”, a good reply is, “Well, you’re ugly enough.”
Past Tense of Blend
And I say, “Oh, why not?” Shakespeare was the king of making up new words and he’s considered a genisu.
Turning Pro
Why are they called “pro”-nouns? And are there anti-nouns?
The Real American Dream
This is actually what my father said. I think he was an honest man himself, if sometimes cynical. Probably accurate, though.
The Kids Are (mostly) Alright
Anybody else remember this song? Let’s sing it together! “Great green gobs of greasy grimy gopher guts! Mutilated monkey meat … “
Debate the Lyrics
Do kids debate the lyrics anymore? I remember sitting around and debating the songs of Styx and REO Speedwagon and David & David and so forth. I look back and rethink those lyrics and can’t imagine how we wrung that much “wisdom” out of them.
TV or Not TV
We don’t have cable or satellite or any streaming subscriptions. When we stay at a hotel or with a friend, we are quickly unimpressed by the volume of available shows.