Fishing in thr Gulf of Mexico we would get a line fouled by a floating weed. We called them “dingleberry bushes”. They were Sargassum weeds and had little berry things on them.
Wow, maybe before publishing, the writers should look up words on urbandictionary.com. ’Cause what I know to be dingleberries make this comic in very bad taste and not even that funny.
I suspect this is one of those panels that wrote itself; authors trying to write a joke about no-shave November, found themselves without a punchline at the deadline. What works in Vegas does not necessarily play well in a family strip.
In the past comics were simple wholesome humor. More and more they are devolving into the same disgusting toilet humor that television has become. This may be the last BC comic I ever read!
I, for one, interpreted this crudely. Could it be I was wrong? Still, it’s been some time since Wolfie has graced this strip and it is always great to see him.
I had no idea what “dingleberries” referred to, and had something completely different in mind. However, after I looked it up, and became better educated, I found the strip funny!
The comments here illustrate the cultural divide that’s destroying civilization right now. Pervasive propriety and ubiquitous imperturbability held in a spirit of communal concern for one’s neighbors are both necessary qualities to maintain a civilized culture.
Bob. almost 9 years ago
Fishing in thr Gulf of Mexico we would get a line fouled by a floating weed. We called them “dingleberry bushes”. They were Sargassum weeds and had little berry things on them.
Boise Ed Premium Member almost 9 years ago
But, but, but, it’s mid-DECember.
beth563 almost 9 years ago
Wow, maybe before publishing, the writers should look up words on urbandictionary.com. ’Cause what I know to be dingleberries make this comic in very bad taste and not even that funny.
Abby Normal almost 9 years ago
Lowlife humor. Sorry to see it in B.C.
sandpiper almost 9 years ago
Agree with Beth, Bobarian, and Abby Normal (nice touch, by the way) but notice that even worse followed. No accounting for crass. :(
rowf39 almost 9 years ago
I’m a bit surprised so many know what “dingleberries” are. And, yes, it is not what we would expect from this strip.
Loves life almost 9 years ago
Yes it is bad taste for BC. I would expect it on other comics but not this one.
lambert2015 almost 9 years ago
Bad attempt at humor
e.groves almost 9 years ago
Perhaps the word has different meanings.
jtviper7 almost 9 years ago
You can use Dingelberries in your special recipe of S.O.S.
jbmlaw01 almost 9 years ago
I suspect this is one of those panels that wrote itself; authors trying to write a joke about no-shave November, found themselves without a punchline at the deadline. What works in Vegas does not necessarily play well in a family strip.
pmmarion Premium Member almost 9 years ago
I expect this from Stephen Pastis but BC? lol
David_J Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Uptight folks need to lighten up. Dayum!
booktrout almost 9 years ago
lighten up , puggles.
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
It is said you can’t learn anything by reading the comics!
I was originally thinking something totally different…
Thehag almost 9 years ago
Oh everyone just lighten up. Dogs with lots of fur….hello to naturally occurring phenomena. Any family with a long haired dog is well aware of these.
milady1 almost 9 years ago
They just let anything pass in comics these days. Where are the media censor police. Pears Before Swine has one.
hsawlrae almost 9 years ago
F A N T A S T I C !!!
bookworm0812 almost 9 years ago
Better they call them that than the “pieces of $*!+ dangling from your donkey hair.”
Ricky Bennett almost 9 years ago
Unfortunately, because of this comic, I had to bump BC to a PG rating on my comics page.
usuckat costumerservice almost 9 years ago
In the past comics were simple wholesome humor. More and more they are devolving into the same disgusting toilet humor that television has become. This may be the last BC comic I ever read!
daleandkristen almost 9 years ago
I, for one, interpreted this crudely. Could it be I was wrong? Still, it’s been some time since Wolfie has graced this strip and it is always great to see him.
jtviper7 almost 9 years ago
Just found this with Dinggleberries..
http://biggeekdad.com/2014/12/milk-cookies/
Jules934 almost 9 years ago
It doesn’t even make sense.
hsawlrae almost 9 years ago
WELL SAID !
granitewhite almost 9 years ago
IMO “Dingleberries” refers to hanging-clumps of any material attached to fur/hair. In the winter, this can be snow or ice.
the borg almost 9 years ago
dont eat dingle berries wrong time of year
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
I had no idea what “dingleberries” referred to, and had something completely different in mind. However, after I looked it up, and became better educated, I found the strip funny!
A little crude perhaps, but funny nonetheless…
RonBerg13 Premium Member almost 9 years ago
That’s one way to put it.
Jack Bell Premium Member almost 9 years ago
It seems we are going to have to create a safe place for those of you who are so easily offended. Or you could just get a grip.
craigwestlake almost 9 years ago
I have to agree. They should have asked anyone over five what that word actually meant. Very bad taste.
jim_pem almost 9 years ago
The comments here illustrate the cultural divide that’s destroying civilization right now. Pervasive propriety and ubiquitous imperturbability held in a spirit of communal concern for one’s neighbors are both necessary qualities to maintain a civilized culture.