Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for November 14, 2009
Transcript:
Danae: You're welcome, Lucy! Lucy: Uh... for what? Danae: It's my new attitude of gratitude. Lucy: Uh... wait... that's not how it works. Danae: What do you mean? Lucy: Um... pretty much the opposite of what you think. Danae: Oh... so that'd mean I'm supposed to be grateful... well, that doesn't fit into my master plan at all... Lucy: And for that we are all grateful.
ejcapulet about 15 years ago
Here here!
GROG Premium Member about 15 years ago
That’s quite a revelation. And I doubt that Danae will want to make it fit into the master plan. It’s just so not her.
wicky about 15 years ago
CORRECT-O-MUNDO! converses!
Wiley creator about 15 years ago
Please, by all means, feel free to post your partisan political statements… SOMEWHERE ELSE.
Trying stretch every cartoon as somehow being analogous to politics is truly tiresome, and there’s no shortage of places on the internet for you delve into it. Just don’t do it on MY page, please.
This is a cartoon page. Discuss cartoons and cartooning, not the boring realm of politics. Any more political rants that are irrelevant to the cartoons will be flagged.
Thank you.
steverinoCT about 15 years ago
I’m trying to think of something that will edge up to the line while tweaking the above posters, but I’m not up to it– still on my first cup of coffee. And why piss off Wiley (unnecessarily)?
gjsjr41 about 15 years ago
Hey, was that really Wiley?
jsprat about 15 years ago
no bdaysuit, just some dude, with the same name, that creates comic art in the same style as him. Really “wiley” is the pseudonym used by the chair of the committee that oversees the board of wry hysterics. D’oh!
This sequence is rather reminiscent of my older sister when we were growing up though. She’s a corporate lawyer now.
dickbyrne9 about 15 years ago
I would like a reprint of a priest a reverand and a rabbi walking into a bar. The bar tender say “very funny”.
palos about 15 years ago
I can see it now, the latest and greatest bumper sticker, for a limited time only:
“Adopt an attitude of gratitude!”
On sale now at your local bumper sticker retail outlet, (which are owned and operated by none other than Wiley’s own Danae, franchises are still available, but are selling fast).
vexatron1984 about 15 years ago
Just think what Danae would do with the concept of Thanksgiving
Varnes about 15 years ago
It’s good to have a plan when you’re young!
cleokaya about 15 years ago
Thank you Wiley.
Actually, as a child it is much more fun to operate without a master plan.
Wiley creator about 15 years ago
“And their comments seemed to fit,”
No, they don’t. Not by any stretch of the imagination. Again, discuss the cartoon of the day or the topic of the cartoon or cartooning in general, not political rants. If you want to rant about your political points of view, go somewhere else. It has gone past the point of ennui here.
Devils Knight about 15 years ago
wiley and when did you become the dictator to tell us what we can and cannot say
NoBrandName about 15 years ago
You’d think people would be grateful that Danae is giving them such a great opportunity to express their gratitude.
I know I’m grateful that Wiley continues to deliver such a wonderful comic strip, day after day.
Wiley creator about 15 years ago
DevilsNight- This is my page.
Lester pester about 15 years ago
If you want politics go to the editorial cartoons. As to the question of Obama and the Nobel prize maybe look at the judges motives ..dont blame Obama.ANd if you dont like the way things go ,,you can always VOTE
johnnydoc5 about 15 years ago
Danae worries me…
DBjorn about 15 years ago
Wiley – I remember when your strip first was in the Grand Forks Herald – and I have enjoyed it since. There was a long span, however, where I couldn’t find it, so, Danae’s adventures always give me a good belly laugh. I work with a group of camps in the summer, and I’ve seen quite a few children who could give Danae and Calvin runs for their money.
Wiley creator about 15 years ago
“Political discussions can so quickly devolve to something, ah, less than civilized.”
Precisely the point. This is a cartoon forum, not a political forum.
Devils Knight about 15 years ago
the page belongs to uclick but ok i will forgo this strip from now on since free speech is not aloud here good luck in your endeavors and godbless
wilburgarrod about 15 years ago
Great to see you go DevilsNight.
Trebor39 about 15 years ago
Danae, Thanksgiving’s coming, so practice, practice, pratice!
Donna Haag about 15 years ago
THANK YOU WILEY for stating things I having been posting for a long time now. ITS A CARTOON/COMIC SRIP PEOPLE! GET A GRIP!
I for one love the toon and your comments.
And DevilsNight– don’t let the door hit you on the way out and have a nice day.
Wiley creator about 15 years ago
Perhaps this needs to be clarified for some people here.
This is the Non Sequitur page on Uclick. Uclick owns the site, but as the author, under contract, this is my page. As such, I do not want the page to be hijacked as a soapbox for anyone’s political agenda, regardless of political leanings.
This is not a freedom of speech issue, it’s an issue of simple manners. People come here to read and enjoy comics for entertainment, not to be subjected to the tedious back-and-forth of political dogma. Your political opinions are of no interest to anyone here, just as sex life and religious beliefs are none of our business.
As I said before, there is an abundance of political forums on the internet for anyone so inclined to go and vent. This is not the place, and I’m simply asking everyone to refrain from it.
If the cartoon of the day is political satire, then by all means, discuss the issue raised by the cartoon. But don’t pretend every cartoon is and opening for a political diatribe.
If that’s too much to ask, then adios amigo.
yyyguy about 15 years ago
Wiley i could not agree more!
Ushindi about 15 years ago
THANK you , Wiley, thank you, thank you, thank you… I wish more cartoonists would follow your example.
nonsequitous about 15 years ago
dickbyrne9 said, about 6 hours ago I would like a reprint of a priest a reverand and a rabbi walking into a bar. The bar tender say “very funny”.
The way I heard it was, bartender says, “What is this, some kinda joke?” Goes right over most people’s heads. A bit too surreal, a guy-walks-into-a-bar meta-joke.
Why didn’t the chicken cross the Mobius Strip? Because he knew there wasn’t another side.
Very smart chicken.
nonsequitous about 15 years ago
vexatron1984 said, about 6 hours ago Just think what Danae would do with the concept of Thanksgiving
Oh, Mr. Turkey, I know what you’re thinking, we’ve given your life meaning.
You’re welcome!
MurphyHerself about 15 years ago
Remember. there are political cartoons just a click away and you can comment on THEM all you want. And people do, sigh.
cleokaya about 15 years ago
I come to the comics to escape from the reality of the day. Life can be a downer sometimes. If you have a political or religious comment present it where it is warranted. Just because you think that you have an opinion that everyone should hear…doesn’t mean that you do. Laughter and escapism is such a pleasant answer.
lechatboote about 15 years ago
Ahh Wiley, I have an attitude of gratitude for your cooler heads prevail. This is a place of escape from the so called norm and the weight of reality. Your innuendo an subtly as to danae’s meaning is terrific. Thank you for not letting anyone spoil it with reality. I enjoy this comic more than any I have read recently. Second only to Calvin and Hobbs but a similar thread there too. Kudos to you
JonD17 about 15 years ago
Wiley, I also applaud your stance and stand beside you 100 %
wicky about 15 years ago
Sorry Wiley, mea culpa, mea culps, mea maxima culpa! an apology not a smart remark.
cdward about 15 years ago
Thanks Wiley. I’ve spent a lot of time on the editorial cartoon pages, and after awhile I got so burned out from the sniping. I’ve been coming to the regular comics more and more for a break from the heavy-handedness. BTW, I love this cartoon and can never wait to see what Danae will come up with next. Her attitude of gratitude is perfect.
MatureCanadian about 15 years ago
Thank you so much Wiley. Danae would be grateful! I love this attitude of gratitude turned on its head. She is so warped, but is the perfect reflection of the worst of us all.
Mr.Gareth about 15 years ago
I love the expression in the fourth panel. Realization, right between the eyes.
I hate it when that happens. Delusions can be SO much more comfortable
converses about 15 years ago
Sorry, Wiley. I, too apologize. I wasn’t thinking about this being discussion just for the strip.
As someone else said, I too think more cartoonists should keep an active watch on their comic pages. Thanks for doing your job, Wiley. I do like Non-Sequitur a lot!
pbarnrob about 15 years ago
Readers do come to the ‘toons with their fears and worries still a-quiver.
“Expectation colors perception”.
While everything isn’t about the worries of the day, many of us must land here with the latest rant still ringing in our ears (they sell toothpaste, and it seems they multiply.)
Let’s enjoy the meta-message of the ‘toon, perhaps about our inherent moralities (or in Danae’s case, A-moralities) and have a respite.
The Wiley has spoken, and we concur wholeheartedly!
comicalstart 13 days ago
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