Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for July 17, 2017
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July 18, 2017
Transcript:
the trombone the medieval name for this was "sackbut", from the french word "sacqueboute." this translates as "sorry-ass." i'd skip it. horn: bleat percussion sorry, but all forms of percussion have now been replaced by the digitally sampled dru, machine. computer: ratatatatat. ratatatatatat tatatatatatat. ratatatatat chikaboom. the bagpipes features two settings, "off" and "really loud." the instrument of choise for aggressively melancholic loners. what more could you possibly want? nerd: for my next selection, i'll play "a wee wadd o' haggis i' me craw," about a guy who chokes on some haggis.
fishbulb239 over 7 years ago
Self-portrait in the final panel?
Sisyphos over 7 years ago
I like bagpipe music (yes, I said “music”)! You can have your sad-sack butt….
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 7 years ago
How can you tell if bagpipes are in tune?
Trick question! They’re NEVER in tune!
Ermine Notyours over 7 years ago
Is that a Richard Thompson self-portrait in the last panel?