Some enterprising person should make a daily cartoon of this type taking the latest politician (or star or sports person) with their statement, then translating it to what they are really saying. That would be great.
Roger: I’m pretty sure that “Shoe” used to have such a running gag (perhaps back in the days when editorial cartoonist Jeff MacNelly drew it)–Senator Belfry would be giving a speech, and there’d be another podium next to his labeled “Translation,” where a smaller bird would explain what the Senator really meant (in much the manner of the “Brewster Rockit” strips).
Don’t know if the current “Shoe” cartoonists are continuing the gag, though. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen it.
I activate the shields and cloaking device when I spot the Jehovah’s Witnesses coming up the driveway. But it only works if you’re very very quiet (and patient.)
margueritem almost 15 years ago
Dr. Mel, we would expect no less….
Pacejv almost 15 years ago
He stomped a spleen, I bet ‘cha!
Rakkav almost 15 years ago
Winky’s, for certain.
watcha almost 15 years ago
Aaah, I see Cliff is using an wireless version of the hand mike. Brewster should ask for an upgrade.
HeckleMeElmo almost 15 years ago
I see Cliff is using an wireless version
Are you sure? I think the scene cut away just before Cliff said, “Over! (beep) Ksshhhhkkk!” and then stuffed the potato back in his pocket.
watcha almost 15 years ago
treblemaker - you are right!
He is actually using a older version than Brewster - he is using a rock. Probably works by throwing it at the person you want to talk with.
gordrogb Premium Member almost 15 years ago
I LOVE this series.
Some enterprising person should make a daily cartoon of this type taking the latest politician (or star or sports person) with their statement, then translating it to what they are really saying. That would be great.
“I closed the blinds” - great one Tim.
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 15 years ago
sorry, mom, you were in my way!
puddleglum1066 almost 15 years ago
Roger: I’m pretty sure that “Shoe” used to have such a running gag (perhaps back in the days when editorial cartoonist Jeff MacNelly drew it)–Senator Belfry would be giving a speech, and there’d be another podium next to his labeled “Translation,” where a smaller bird would explain what the Senator really meant (in much the manner of the “Brewster Rockit” strips).
Don’t know if the current “Shoe” cartoonists are continuing the gag, though. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen it.
jpozenel almost 15 years ago
I activate the shields and cloaking device when I spot the Jehovah’s Witnesses coming up the driveway. But it only works if you’re very very quiet (and patient.)
Trebor39 almost 15 years ago
Good that you made it out Dr. Mel.
Translation: You should be flushed from this ship Dr. Mel.
Rakkav almost 15 years ago
“Before you left C Deck, did you activate the killbots to repel boarders?”
“There wasn’t time.”*
“Oops, I knew I was forgetting something.”