One could make the case that Frank & Ernest is worthy of “dissing” on two grounds: the strip depended on gag writers even in Bob Thaves’ day; and some people would suggest that a “zombie strip” (i.e. one being kept alive after its creator has died) takes away newspaper/etc. space that could be filled by young, fresh comic strips, even if the children of the creator are keeping it alive.
Steven Wright about 8 years ago
What an interesting cross over. Nicely done Mssr’s Weisgarten, Weisgarten, and Clark.
Rod Gonzalez about 8 years ago
Frank and Ernest?
Here?
Pocosdad about 8 years ago
Is this a cooperative effort, or a major dis?
paullp Premium Member about 8 years ago
I like it! Good job!
LNER4472 Premium Member about 8 years ago
One could make the case that Frank & Ernest is worthy of “dissing” on two grounds: the strip depended on gag writers even in Bob Thaves’ day; and some people would suggest that a “zombie strip” (i.e. one being kept alive after its creator has died) takes away newspaper/etc. space that could be filled by young, fresh comic strips, even if the children of the creator are keeping it alive.
neverenoughgold about 8 years ago
Well, dere’s dis and dere’s dat…
wordsmeet almost 3 years ago
It’s probably a jab at critics who complain that B&C doesn’t give credit for borrowed gags.