Bravo and good thinking for you, Dale! As in doubles tennis, return the serve low and hard right at the net player’s gonies. You waited your time until you thought Burl was most unready and sprung the trap on him.But what’s going on here? The closest cast of The Thinker is in Louisville KY at the University there. Are they on their way to Dollywood and making a “rest stop?” (Tortured pun intended.)
“1880s: Thomas Crapper’s plumbing company built flush toilets of Giblin’s design. Although not the original inventor, Crapper popularized the siphon system for emptying the tank, replacing the earlier floating valve system which was prone to leaks. Some of Crapper’s designs were made by Thomas Twyford. The similarity between Crapper’s name and the much older word crap is a coincidence.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flush_toilet
I’ve always wondered whether M. Rodin was bothered by all the snide remarks about that pose.
You can even buy little joke statuettes of the sculpture (which Rodin himself called “The Poet”) sitting on the toilet. Not very poetic!
Yeah, Crapper sounds so plausible a lot of people think the term comes from him…. but no.
Another bogus, though plausible-sounding etymology is that “John” comes from John Harrington, who actually invented the flush toilet in the 16th century…..
But his “water closet” idea never caught on. It was re-invented 250 years later, when he was pretty well forgotten.
Meanwhile, Burl invents history every time Timmy asks a question…. and I hope one day Timmy does catch on.
Here in Crustwood, I hope a fine Valentine’s Day was had by all.
I think the highlight of mine was……… hmmm….. was……oh…. maybe….. making it to the market tonight before this weeks sales ended, so I could buy some more oranges at 4 lbs for a dollar?
Hey, these days I take my excitement where I can get it.
I will say this comic strip cleaned up my language. I used to cuss when saw someone doing something really stupid. Now I just say DINETTE SET and move on.
@Leaky and Susan, I can’t be annoyed by that. They will soon be overripe for this year, but this is the best time to visit Phoenix. Weather is moderate and all the citrus will be blooming in the next month. The smell is fabulous! I love ventilating with fresh air with that natural perfume.
leakysqueaky712 over 12 years ago
So stupid!!
leakysqueaky712 over 12 years ago
Let me complete the back of his shirt.
Here I sit brokenheartedPaid a nickle and only…
LLABDDO over 12 years ago
John Crapper?
leakysqueaky712 over 12 years ago
Think real hard Burl.
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
M.I.T. & lady friend are looking flushed.
BurlsTwin over 12 years ago
InTraining over 12 years ago
Oh YES…That’s just too funnyy… .! ! !
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
Wasn’t his name Crapper?
mikie2 over 12 years ago
Bravo and good thinking for you, Dale! As in doubles tennis, return the serve low and hard right at the net player’s gonies. You waited your time until you thought Burl was most unready and sprung the trap on him.But what’s going on here? The closest cast of The Thinker is in Louisville KY at the University there. Are they on their way to Dollywood and making a “rest stop?” (Tortured pun intended.)
sottwell over 12 years ago
“1880s: Thomas Crapper’s plumbing company built flush toilets of Giblin’s design. Although not the original inventor, Crapper popularized the siphon system for emptying the tank, replacing the earlier floating valve system which was prone to leaks. Some of Crapper’s designs were made by Thomas Twyford. The similarity between Crapper’s name and the much older word crap is a coincidence.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flush_toilet
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 12 years ago
G’morning Crustwoodsians….
I’ve always wondered whether M. Rodin was bothered by all the snide remarks about that pose.
You can even buy little joke statuettes of the sculpture (which Rodin himself called “The Poet”) sitting on the toilet. Not very poetic!
Yeah, Crapper sounds so plausible a lot of people think the term comes from him…. but no.
Another bogus, though plausible-sounding etymology is that “John” comes from John Harrington, who actually invented the flush toilet in the 16th century…..
But his “water closet” idea never caught on. It was re-invented 250 years later, when he was pretty well forgotten.
Meanwhile, Burl invents history every time Timmy asks a question…. and I hope one day Timmy does catch on.
Here in Crustwood, I hope a fine Valentine’s Day was had by all.
I think the highlight of mine was……… hmmm….. was……oh…. maybe….. making it to the market tonight before this weeks sales ended, so I could buy some more oranges at 4 lbs for a dollar?
Hey, these days I take my excitement where I can get it.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 12 years ago
Marg I hope you saw my reply on Tuesday’s strip about ♥’s.
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shamest Premium Member over 12 years ago
I will say this comic strip cleaned up my language. I used to cuss when saw someone doing something really stupid. Now I just say DINETTE SET and move on.
Hussell over 12 years ago
I thought it was a statue of Tebow
Good Morning Crustwood!
ekw555 over 12 years ago
Leakysqueaky -if I may continue:Yesterday, I took a chance,saved my nickle, $#!* my pants.
leedb over 12 years ago
It’s Sir John Crapper – a well earned knighthood.
jmcx4 over 12 years ago
@SusanSusan you bring us excitement every day with your comments. And yeah, 4lbs of oranges for a dollar would excite me too.
Laura Gildwarg over 12 years ago
Oranges for 4 lbs for a dollar??? Be still my beating heart! What marmalade I could make! LOL!
MeGoNow Premium Member over 12 years ago
How much you wanna bet Rodin had to suffer with walking into rooms where everyone was sitting in that pose as a gag?
dfowensby over 12 years ago
jonathan crapper? or rodiń? sp? archie upstairs….. flooooosh.
vldazzle over 12 years ago
I remember seeing his name, but never addressed him. What did he do to get banned ? I can’t chime in without knowledge.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 12 years ago
Leaky! Tsk tsk.
LOL
vldazzle over 12 years ago
@Leaky and Susan, I can’t be annoyed by that. They will soon be overripe for this year, but this is the best time to visit Phoenix. Weather is moderate and all the citrus will be blooming in the next month. The smell is fabulous! I love ventilating with fresh air with that natural perfume.