l read on another forum where a guy was contacted by the FBI and informed his security clearance was no longer valid. The reason? He didn’t return a library book years earlier. He said he needed a note from his mom saying he did return it. Is it true? I can believe it!!
I remember hearing a news discussion recently where a guest commentator was pointing out that many men haven’t experienced women in authority since some conventional figures from their childhood. That apparently is why strong politicians such as Elizabeth Warren or Nancy Pelosi get compared by men (usually disparagingly) with school teachers or stern mothers. I have to say (and I am a former children’s librarian who loved the original strip referenced here) that I never would have equated Fiona Hill with a librarian, but it makes sense in the context of the commentator’s observations above.
ikini Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“…weeks overdue, dear” update for 2019. I treasure the original.
hariseldon59 almost 5 years ago
Another classic. May have inspired the library cop episode of Seinfeld.
brwydave Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I love her voice and accent – she can come and scold me anytime.
SeanT almost 5 years ago
So 36 years overdue. That means Binkley is what, 43 years old, at least. He should have his pituitary checked out.
Dobby53 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
“It’s DR. Fiona Hall please.”
Andrew Sleeth almost 5 years ago
Quick, Binkley, cover your ears! You can’t fight that accent!
namleht almost 5 years ago
Nothing like a good Thwonk!!
mourdac Premium Member almost 5 years ago
One of my favorite beasties from the Anxiety Closet.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
l read on another forum where a guy was contacted by the FBI and informed his security clearance was no longer valid. The reason? He didn’t return a library book years earlier. He said he needed a note from his mom saying he did return it. Is it true? I can believe it!!
Bob Blumenfeld almost 5 years ago
Anybody have a link to the original?
Wizard of Ahz-no relation almost 5 years ago
we wait more than a week and he coughs up an almost panel by panel rerun?
jrankin1959 almost 5 years ago
Sufficiently topical… but the original was funnier.
Herb L 1954 almost 5 years ago
I thought Sarah Slanders would make an appearance,with her Dad,of course ;(
nednewbie almost 5 years ago
Who is the Enforceress in the original?
twj0729 almost 5 years ago
Checked out in 1983? That would make Binkley more than 36 years old! I don’t think so!
AtheisticallyYours1 almost 5 years ago
I LOVE the SNORKLEWHACKER! ;) I wish he was in more strips!
DCBakerEsq almost 5 years ago
I love a strong woman. Especially one in leather. And chains.
Dr. Quatermass almost 5 years ago
Conan the Librarian?
Snoots almost 5 years ago
I thought his nightmare closet pretty much began with a green poka-dotted horned monster jumping up and down on him.
LivelyClamor almost 5 years ago
Ooo, nice one!
Sisyphos almost 5 years ago
Be afraid, Young Binkley; be very afraid. You may sooner than sin become one of the Disappeared….
kauri44 almost 5 years ago
I remember hearing a news discussion recently where a guest commentator was pointing out that many men haven’t experienced women in authority since some conventional figures from their childhood. That apparently is why strong politicians such as Elizabeth Warren or Nancy Pelosi get compared by men (usually disparagingly) with school teachers or stern mothers. I have to say (and I am a former children’s librarian who loved the original strip referenced here) that I never would have equated Fiona Hill with a librarian, but it makes sense in the context of the commentator’s observations above.