Reminds me of the scene in “A Christmas Story”, where Ralphie’s mom turned off the leg lamp “in order to save electricity”, while every other lamp in the house was ON. Snork!
You notice how when this was written, in 2007, the code word was “Global Warming”? After the temperature flattened out they had to change it to “Climate Change”, I would be happy if they would finally make up my mind for me and stick with one phrase.
Sad funny true story. A number of years ago we live in Toronto. That was when CFL’s came out. Removed every single light bulb and replaced with a CFL. Two months later the Toronto Hydro folks came and asked to inspect the house as our hydro bill had been cut in half and it triggered a report I guess. Brought them in to look at everything and they left after seeing I had not cut into the wires pre meter. 1 year later they upped the cost of hydro 8% cause they were no longer making millions in profits cause everyone had switched to CFL’s. Doesn’t matter what you do to save money the greedy municipalities will screw you no matter what.
After this week, I will no longer complain about Get Fuzzy’s long 2007-ish Sunday rerun mode nor its fate or ending of the strip according to Andrews-McMeel and Mr. Conley (if he’s all right or something even with problems in his life in any).
Bucky is being willfully ignorant just like the vast majority of people in the World today. Why change their behavior just because it’s the right thing to do?
Baarorso about 5 years ago
Well, it only stands to reason that you’re being “ENLIGHTENED” by force Bucky, you always were a “DIM BULB” in terms of knowledge.;-D
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 5 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8ukak8P2vY
Johnny Q Premium Member about 5 years ago
Saving the world begins at home!
Zykoic about 5 years ago
Every time a comment is made a ton of coal is burnt to send it on it’s way though the Internet.
rush.diana about 5 years ago
Well this will trigger the loons. Should make for some interesting comments :-p
SmallMeadow about 5 years ago
A shortcut to enlightenment for Bucky, might be a “Lights Out” punch.
Breadboard about 5 years ago
Love the Paw sticking out in the last panel ! Satchel you are saving the Pink One from one hell of an electric bill !
mrcooncat about 5 years ago
Reminds me of the scene in “A Christmas Story”, where Ralphie’s mom turned off the leg lamp “in order to save electricity”, while every other lamp in the house was ON. Snork!
iggyman about 5 years ago
I love the last panel!
cubswin2016 about 5 years ago
There is no way that you can enlighten someone as crazy as Bucky.
Gary Fabian about 5 years ago
You notice how when this was written, in 2007, the code word was “Global Warming”? After the temperature flattened out they had to change it to “Climate Change”, I would be happy if they would finally make up my mind for me and stick with one phrase.
JamesDevore about 5 years ago
Shouldn’t it have been “delighted”?
Jeffin Premium Member about 5 years ago
It’s a tall order Sach. Keep at it.
ldscottconsultingllc about 5 years ago
I would say Bucky will be de-lighted.
mjb515 about 5 years ago
At the very least the person paying the electricity bills is hardly made of money.
Plumbob Wilson about 5 years ago
“Now we see the violence inherent in the electric system!”
Smokie about 5 years ago
Ok, that last panel ruined me. I now have coffee all over my desk.
formathe about 5 years ago
Sad funny true story. A number of years ago we live in Toronto. That was when CFL’s came out. Removed every single light bulb and replaced with a CFL. Two months later the Toronto Hydro folks came and asked to inspect the house as our hydro bill had been cut in half and it triggered a report I guess. Brought them in to look at everything and they left after seeing I had not cut into the wires pre meter. 1 year later they upped the cost of hydro 8% cause they were no longer making millions in profits cause everyone had switched to CFL’s. Doesn’t matter what you do to save money the greedy municipalities will screw you no matter what.
gregaw about 5 years ago
Reminds me of the Holy Grail. "Help! Help! I’m being repressed!
Darryl Heine about 5 years ago
After this week, I will no longer complain about Get Fuzzy’s long 2007-ish Sunday rerun mode nor its fate or ending of the strip according to Andrews-McMeel and Mr. Conley (if he’s all right or something even with problems in his life in any).
Andrew Sleeth about 5 years ago
♫ Every light in the house is on
Just in case you ever do get tired of being gone ♪ ♫
♪ Every light in the house is on
Lou about 5 years ago
Don’t worry, Buck. I prescribe a few minutes of Fox and you’ll be right as rain.
COL Crash about 5 years ago
Bucky is being willfully ignorant just like the vast majority of people in the World today. Why change their behavior just because it’s the right thing to do?
ex window inspector about 5 years ago
Send Greta Thunberg to China and India. People there can hardly breathe in some places.
sccooley about 5 years ago
Love the Monty Python reference.
BlitzMcD about 5 years ago
And the pacifist Satchel turns into the bully when it comes into compliance with his cause of choice. This one REALLY speaks volumes.
Diat60 about 5 years ago
First one today to make me laugh out loud! Everything’s brilliant, both artwork and dialogue.
rshive about 5 years ago
Few things worse than being enlightened.
Enter.Name.Here about 5 years ago
“Help! Help! I’m being enlightened!”
I did NOT know Bucky was repub.
Yep, went there. Truth is truth. Your turn.
Stan McSerr about 5 years ago
Wouldn’t it be easier to just turn off the lights yourself, Satchel?
pamela welch Premium Member about 5 years ago
Get ’im, Satch!
Snoots about 5 years ago
“Irrational Denial”. A phase people go through before the inevitable consequences kick in.
JP Steve Premium Member about 5 years ago
Twelve years later and the ostriches are still in their holes…
jimboylan about 5 years ago
Rerun Warning, from 2007.