The “flat-Earth” guy now is on a school board in alabama and wants to teach the Flat-Earth, and The Earth is the center of the universe in science class. “because the Bible says so”
OK - so the point is that what is “obvioius” to one person who is short-sighted may not be so obvious to someone who has a broader - deeper, more global understanding of an issue, like Global Climate Change, for example.
So it is absurdist humor – ironic.
Thanks! I still think its a bit weak. I usually love his humor.
It’s the “peek-a-boo” theory of evidence – If I can’t see it (or if it’s not in my current reality, if you prefer), then it can’t be true … .Shout out to Stephen Colbert . .. .
“Most of the greatest evils that man has inflicted upon man have come through people feeling quite certain about something which in fact, was false.” Bertrand Russell
He doesn’t have to quote chapter and verse because “everybody knows” it’s in the Bible. Nobody has ever SEEN such a passage stating the Earth is the center of the universe, but we’re PRETTY SURE it’s in there.
Interesting that those on the east coast get a winter, while most of the midwest and west is well above normal temperatures, and low on snowfall, and “the whole world” is colder. If “easterners” have to turn on the AC, it’s hot around the globe. “Earth to NewYork/D.C. corridor”– YOU are NOT THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE!
What does the “Flat Earth Society’ members do at meetings?
Sit around looking grumpy because no one else “believes”?
Elbeck sez :”The quandary here is: How do you argue with someone who only latches onto what is in front of him, refusing to consider the bigger picture?”
Yes, but then again how do you argue with someone who sees only part of the larger picture? My interpretation of the comic was that the “smart” guy who knew the Earth is round perhaps decided to go i the opposite direction that they were supposed to - since the Earth is round they would end up where they are supposed to go , but he did not consider distances or obstacles…
Which is where the expression “a little knowledge can be dangerous” - emphasis on “little”.
The high amounts of snow in the NE this winter is actually CONSISTENT with Global Climate Change Theory – warmer oceans means more moisture leading to more snow!!
The average Global Temperature THIS winter is HOT – just because all we can “see”, as in the cartoon, is cold doesn’t mean the whole world is cold.
dtrauma, it was pretty cold in NW Illinois this winter and my friend in Tuscan said it’s cold there, too. And I heard that it’s supposed to be another summer like last year in IL, which is not good for the farmers.
“Most of the greatest evils that man has inflicted upon man have come through people feeling quite certain about something which in fact, was false.” Bertrand Russell
I wonder if Bertrand Russell was certain about that
I thought my Bertrand Russell quote was really good, and no one commented on it. Thought it would start a whole string of political commentaries. Oh well.
Why do people continually bring up global warming here? Don’t you know that on this subject that almost no one is going to change their minds no matter what “facts” you throw at them? Same goes for abortion and many other issues. You may argue until your blue in the face, but you’ll never get the other to change their mind.
The top part of the drawing is missing here but appears in our newspaper. In the full drawing the steam or smoke from the volcanoes flattens out in the full drawing.
Ronshua over 14 years ago
Founding Fathers of the FES .
www.alaska.net/~clund/e_djublonskopf/Flatearthsociety.htm
AKHenderson Premium Member over 14 years ago
The Arrakis version of Chris Columbus?
lisagrinning over 14 years ago
The first Masons
Varnes over 14 years ago
Time to invent the wheel….
Albany58 over 14 years ago
Ask him about global warming.
ronaldmundy over 14 years ago
that could just be two homeless guys. nice volcanos or are those factories in the distance?
HabaneroBuck over 14 years ago
I don’t get it.
mjlew01 over 14 years ago
The “flat-Earth” guy now is on a school board in alabama and wants to teach the Flat-Earth, and The Earth is the center of the universe in science class. “because the Bible says so”
ChazNCenTex over 14 years ago
Sorry Wiley, I must be missing something - which ‘never’ happens.
Aero over 14 years ago
This might be what you’re missing:
http://ifglobalwarmingisrealthenwhyisitcold.blogspot.com/
greatblue over 14 years ago
I don’t get it either—would somebody explain it? Are they in the snow or a dessert – and is that relavent? Why the weird volcanoes?
greatblue over 14 years ago
OK - so the point is that what is “obvioius” to one person who is short-sighted may not be so obvious to someone who has a broader - deeper, more global understanding of an issue, like Global Climate Change, for example.
So it is absurdist humor – ironic.
Thanks! I still think its a bit weak. I usually love his humor.
WineStar Premium Member over 14 years ago
It’s the “peek-a-boo” theory of evidence – If I can’t see it (or if it’s not in my current reality, if you prefer), then it can’t be true … .Shout out to Stephen Colbert . .. .
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
Excellent, Wiley. Love it!
Mythreesons over 14 years ago
“Most of the greatest evils that man has inflicted upon man have come through people feeling quite certain about something which in fact, was false.” Bertrand Russell
Jiblet_VT over 14 years ago
Elbeck - Perfect distillation!
Trebor39 over 14 years ago
Well, that proves it!
Dmajor over 14 years ago
Of course it’s flat! This part right here in front of us is completely flat, isn’t it? So that proves it!
Whatroughbeast over 14 years ago
@ plus4
Does he quote chapter and verse or are you just making that up because of a bias?
Wildcard24365 over 14 years ago
@Whatroughbeast:
He doesn’t have to quote chapter and verse because “everybody knows” it’s in the Bible. Nobody has ever SEEN such a passage stating the Earth is the center of the universe, but we’re PRETTY SURE it’s in there.
Justice22 over 14 years ago
Great ‘toon Mr. Miller. It does point out how near sighted some people are today.
Nairebis over 14 years ago
I prefer the parable of the blind men describing an elephant, and each gives a different description depending on where they’re standing.
Unfortunately, Wiley falls into the trap of thinking ANYONE sees clearly and without bias.
(Assuming the “short-sighted” interpretation on this list is correct. I didn’t get this one, either)
lazygrazer over 14 years ago
Of course the earth is round—that’s why it’s a hard, uphill climb to work and an easy downhill trip back home.
Bargrove over 14 years ago
Wiley, you have done it. Many of your commentators are
just like the two guys in the toon. Excellent!
Kosher71 over 14 years ago
Perception is reality .
Dtroutma over 14 years ago
Interesting that those on the east coast get a winter, while most of the midwest and west is well above normal temperatures, and low on snowfall, and “the whole world” is colder. If “easterners” have to turn on the AC, it’s hot around the globe. “Earth to NewYork/D.C. corridor”– YOU are NOT THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE!
HabaneroBuck over 14 years ago
Well, dtroutma, it was 18 degrees below in Ulaan Bataar Mongolia last week, so now you have some more anecdotal information.
gopuppy over 14 years ago
What does the “Flat Earth Society’ members do at meetings?
Sit around looking grumpy because no one else “believes”?
Elbeck sez :”The quandary here is: How do you argue with someone who only latches onto what is in front of him, refusing to consider the bigger picture?”
Yes, but then again how do you argue with someone who sees only part of the larger picture? My interpretation of the comic was that the “smart” guy who knew the Earth is round perhaps decided to go i the opposite direction that they were supposed to - since the Earth is round they would end up where they are supposed to go , but he did not consider distances or obstacles…
Which is where the expression “a little knowledge can be dangerous” - emphasis on “little”.
greatblue over 14 years ago
The high amounts of snow in the NE this winter is actually CONSISTENT with Global Climate Change Theory – warmer oceans means more moisture leading to more snow!!
The average Global Temperature THIS winter is HOT – just because all we can “see”, as in the cartoon, is cold doesn’t mean the whole world is cold.
MurphyHerself over 14 years ago
dtrauma, it was pretty cold in NW Illinois this winter and my friend in Tuscan said it’s cold there, too. And I heard that it’s supposed to be another summer like last year in IL, which is not good for the farmers.
ccmills over 14 years ago
mythreesons said
“Most of the greatest evils that man has inflicted upon man have come through people feeling quite certain about something which in fact, was false.” Bertrand Russell
I wonder if Bertrand Russell was certain about that
Just joking - Im a fan of BR
Mythreesons over 14 years ago
I thought my Bertrand Russell quote was really good, and no one commented on it. Thought it would start a whole string of political commentaries. Oh well.
treered over 14 years ago
It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so. Mark Twain
vexatron1984 over 14 years ago
Why do people continually bring up global warming here? Don’t you know that on this subject that almost no one is going to change their minds no matter what “facts” you throw at them? Same goes for abortion and many other issues. You may argue until your blue in the face, but you’ll never get the other to change their mind.
I love all the old quotes being posted!
Love the toon, good work as always Wiley.
DonVanni over 14 years ago
Good point, greatblue. Great cartoon, Wiley.
cleokaya over 14 years ago
The top part of the drawing is missing here but appears in our newspaper. In the full drawing the steam or smoke from the volcanoes flattens out in the full drawing.
trying2keepup over 14 years ago
Wether climate change is caused by us or not, I think it’s happening.
I do know that internal combustion exhaust is poisonous, so producing less of it seems a good idea anyway.
At 7:40 pm on Mar 1 here in Winnipeg (sometimes knick-named Winterpeg it’s -4C, approx. 30F.
NoBrandName over 14 years ago
Big Pink Mom - here in Winnipeg, -4C on March 1st is swimsuit weather.
lorelei6361 over 14 years ago
Ok I’m in western Canada and we’ve had a very warm winter.