Not really in the same class, but back in the late 70’s I was visiting some people I knew in California and I’d made a side trip to Hollywood Blvd. Down at one end was a big house set back away from the street that was used for location shots for various TV dramas. There was a camera truck out front, and cables running to the house. As I was looking at the house, James Garner came out the front door and headed to the truck (probably there for a Rockford Files episode). A pair of tourists came up, and the husband (middle-aged, overweight and sunburned) lifted up his camera to take a quick photo. Garner called out “You don’t want to do that.” The guy looked confused, hesitated, then started raising the camera again. Garner repeated “You really don’t.” This went on a couple more times until Garner was about 10-15 feet away from the couple. Then he said “Your lens cap’s still on.” The guy looked down at the camera, turned a deep, deep red, took off the lens cap, took the photo, then shuffled away like his tail was between his legs.
Made me wish I had a film camera of my own with me.
If I had to explain what sort of comic I like Lay Lines would probably not be it, but Carol has such a deft touch and wicked imagination that I really love it. The encapsuled personalities in today’s strip are so precisely not too over the top that they are a hoot without being an absolute lampoon.
Ida No about 4 years ago
I love this! Really well done, Carol!
Not really in the same class, but back in the late 70’s I was visiting some people I knew in California and I’d made a side trip to Hollywood Blvd. Down at one end was a big house set back away from the street that was used for location shots for various TV dramas. There was a camera truck out front, and cables running to the house. As I was looking at the house, James Garner came out the front door and headed to the truck (probably there for a Rockford Files episode). A pair of tourists came up, and the husband (middle-aged, overweight and sunburned) lifted up his camera to take a quick photo. Garner called out “You don’t want to do that.” The guy looked confused, hesitated, then started raising the camera again. Garner repeated “You really don’t.” This went on a couple more times until Garner was about 10-15 feet away from the couple. Then he said “Your lens cap’s still on.” The guy looked down at the camera, turned a deep, deep red, took off the lens cap, took the photo, then shuffled away like his tail was between his legs.
Made me wish I had a film camera of my own with me.
RobertaPyle about 4 years ago
I especially love Aaliyah’s encounter with YoYo Ma!
CynthiaLeveque Premium Member about 4 years ago
So funny!
willie_mctell about 4 years ago
Wonderful. Took more than a minute to read but it was worth it.
craigwestlake about 4 years ago
Now we know what Carol does during the week – she’s a delivery girl…
Urbane Gorilla about 4 years ago
If I had to explain what sort of comic I like Lay Lines would probably not be it, but Carol has such a deft touch and wicked imagination that I really love it. The encapsuled personalities in today’s strip are so precisely not too over the top that they are a hoot without being an absolute lampoon.
PurpleOpus about 4 years ago
ok, Mikhail…you bein’ funny? Cuz if not, I don’t think you have any right to call the doorman stupid if you think Montana might be in Canada.