Frazz by Jef Mallett for December 18, 2011

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    Mungolikecookies  almost 13 years ago

    That first sentence has a completely different meaning in Britain.

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    Michelle Morris  almost 13 years ago

    Wow! Another Parliament/Funkadelic reference! (See yesterday’s Skin Horse)

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    A.Ficionada  almost 13 years ago

    Any idea what she is holding in the first pane?

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    Gojira  almost 13 years ago

    As noted in the strip, “fanny” isn’t the word George Clinton used.

    “The Kingdom of Heaven is within!”

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    Kroykali  almost 13 years ago

    Unfortunately the papers will still be there when she gets back.

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    Varnes  almost 13 years ago

    kroy, oh, grrreat. Thanks for the reminder….

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    lbatik  almost 13 years ago

    Er, yeah. In the UK, that DEFINITELY has a very different meaning…

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    V-Beast  almost 13 years ago

    free your fanny and your employment status will follow.

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    fritzoid Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    Not only would “fanny” be read differently in the Commonwealth, but the distinction is also (in part) one of “forward and backward”.

    (By the way, why are “fanny packs” generally worn in front? What’s up wid dat?)

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    fritzoid Premium Member almost 13 years ago

    Yeah, I know. I was just having a little fun. I think they were originally designed for bicyclists, being less cumbersome and more aerodynamic than backpacks or baskets, and a cyclist would necessarily be hampered by wearing one in front.

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    hippogriff  almost 13 years ago

    Which is why I call them belt packs. I rather be accurate than socially accepted!

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    Potrzebie  almost 13 years ago

    This strip is missing the intro where Frazz is telling the Principal that the word has a different meaning among runners. I’m guessing he means “fanny”.

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    childe_of_pan  over 7 years ago

    I think the statement works in either direction: free one, the other will follow.

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    David Vrensk Premium Member 4 months ago

    I’m surprised to see the word “fanny” used on the comics page. But then again, I speak British English.

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    DKHenderson  25 days ago

    LOVE the funky artwork and colors!

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