It’s actually a parody of a well-known British expression. “Swings and roundabouts” basically means that we often have to endure setbacks before we get where we’re going. It’s based on the traffic turning circle, where drivers have to sometimes drive around in circles for a while until they can get onto the road they need. This strip is a parody of that because Fred is referring to actual swings and roundabouts, not the theoretical setbacks.
I found a roundabout in So CA (near the Marongo casino) on Saturday! It was early enough so there wasn’t much traffic, but it sure beat the heck out of waiting at signals.
Having driven many roundabouts in England, I had only one bad traffic experience. Usually it was very easy to enter and exit. Except, of course, the one time this CA girl went the wrong way. Good thing there were no other cars.
Edcole1961 about 15 years ago
It’s actually a parody of a well-known British expression. “Swings and roundabouts” basically means that we often have to endure setbacks before we get where we’re going. It’s based on the traffic turning circle, where drivers have to sometimes drive around in circles for a while until they can get onto the road they need. This strip is a parody of that because Fred is referring to actual swings and roundabouts, not the theoretical setbacks.
Yukoneric about 15 years ago
Edcole1961, yes. the Spanish version stated it so it made sense to us yankees.
alondra about 15 years ago
Oh that “roundabout” makes me dizzy just to look at it.
COWBOY7 about 15 years ago
You’re going to get sick Fred!!
JanLC about 15 years ago
I found a roundabout in So CA (near the Marongo casino) on Saturday! It was early enough so there wasn’t much traffic, but it sure beat the heck out of waiting at signals. Having driven many roundabouts in England, I had only one bad traffic experience. Usually it was very easy to enter and exit. Except, of course, the one time this CA girl went the wrong way. Good thing there were no other cars.
bald about 15 years ago
i learned the hard way not to go on a roundabout after having a few beers
ohhhhhhh
DaveLowell Premium Member about 15 years ago
Don’t you love life when it’s simple and not dizzying?