Non Sequitur by Wiley Miller for February 14, 2010
February 13, 2010
February 15, 2010
Transcript:
Bernie: <Music>. Phil: Bah! <Music>. Bernie: A-hem... <Music>. Phil: I still say you should trim your nostrils, Bernie... Bernie: And risk losing my title as king of the nose-whistle? Never! Bernie and Phil's Golden Age sonata...
I’ve been trying for a long time to get them to enlarge the cartoons (not just mine, but all of them). The enlargement application is due to the complaints by me and some other cartoonists, like Mark Tatulli, but it’s still not adequate in opinion, as it’s not big enough and not clear.
On January 31, 2010, Wiley responded:
Thank you, celecca, but it’s just 10 years with Universal and Uclick. On Feb. 16th, it will be 18 years of Non Sequitur.
On February 3, 2010, Wiley informed us:
Non Sequitur is made available to newspapers in both the strip format and panel format. Unfortunately, we have no control over how small they print the cartoons. All too many newspapers print cartoons in the panel dimension far below the minimum standard size. This not only shows a lack of respect for the art form (which helps keep them in business more than any other aspect of the newspaper), it also shows a lack of respect for their readers.
But if you don’t let them know you’re upset about this, how will they know? They equate silence by the readers as acceptance.
Yes, I sent them a suggestion because I thought those things would be beneficial and I had difficulty finding information on flagging and etiquette. I had already sent a request for that info but would like to see it available for all.
Well now that I have started flagging people I choose to flag people where not only is there post offensive but it is obvious that they intended to offend. And I don’t understand why some of the messages disappear (in general) and others that I consider more offensive are left behind. I guess I am missing something. (Not just my messages.)
I’m not sure as I don’t know the posts that you are talking about.
I don’t seem to come across that many offensive posts. But I also stay away from political strips. They can get pretty heated at times.
Any suggestions? I’m going to have to be around less for the next couple of weeks, but would like to know where to check in to let others know it is okay. (Wiley might not appreciate us using his comments)
mickchump over 14 years ago
He’s a maestro of the snoutata.
fredbuhl over 14 years ago
Doesn’t the nose hair tickle in the whistle?
Superfrog over 14 years ago
Snot too bad.
Pacejv over 14 years ago
Grow more, get a bow, and string along.
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
I think Bernie won the dueling nose whistlng contest hands down.
*Hot Rod* over 14 years ago
“Just put your lips together and blow.”
cutiepie29 over 14 years ago
This is just wrong. Really wrong. Quite funny, but still wrong.
k8giggles over 14 years ago
bernie’s nose can play beethoven’s moonlight sonata…
chupahead over 14 years ago
yeah, but can he play the overture to “Le nozze di Figaro”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etpLYoaO3SQ
Wiley creator over 14 years ago
I was wondering who’d be the first do tell what the music sheet was from. Way to go, k8giggles!
twj0729 over 14 years ago
It goes to show ya, it’s never too late to learn to play an instrument!
Reddheadd over 14 years ago
Ewww.
wicky over 14 years ago
In E minor?
joefish25 over 14 years ago
no wonder i didn’t know the music. my nose can only play boogie woogie bugle boy.
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
joefish25 That I’ve got to hear! LOL.
vexatron1984 over 14 years ago
Disturbing. Funny, but disturbing all the same. Well, I suppose the whistling could be coming from someplace else…
ChazNCenTex over 14 years ago
So how about his version of Inna Gadda Da Vida?
Creniere over 14 years ago
One must be sure to keep one’s instrument clear. Pass the Kleenex…
Trebor39 over 14 years ago
So is that what’s known as a nose flute?
freeholder1 over 14 years ago
Old friends, old friends., Winter companions the old men. Yeah, we all gettin’ closer every day, Simon.
Varnes over 14 years ago
I can’t do that, but when I blow my nose it sounds a lot like a freighter leaving port…
He-Manatee over 14 years ago
God bless any cartoonist who pays homage to the great Beethoven, no matter how dubious the tastefullness.
lazygrazer over 14 years ago
I can play “Pop Goes The Weasel” thanks to a bar fight years ago.
captainedd over 14 years ago
Hey, it’s Schroeder all grown up! Lucy must have gotten mad at him and broke his nose!
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Happy Valentine’s Day
On January 23, 2010, Wiley told us:
I’ve been trying for a long time to get them to enlarge the cartoons (not just mine, but all of them). The enlargement application is due to the complaints by me and some other cartoonists, like Mark Tatulli, but it’s still not adequate in opinion, as it’s not big enough and not clear.
On January 31, 2010, Wiley responded:
Thank you, celecca, but it’s just 10 years with Universal and Uclick. On Feb. 16th, it will be 18 years of Non Sequitur.
On February 3, 2010, Wiley informed us:
Non Sequitur is made available to newspapers in both the strip format and panel format. Unfortunately, we have no control over how small they print the cartoons. All too many newspapers print cartoons in the panel dimension far below the minimum standard size. This not only shows a lack of respect for the art form (which helps keep them in business more than any other aspect of the newspaper), it also shows a lack of respect for their readers.
But if you don’t let them know you’re upset about this, how will they know? They equate silence by the readers as acceptance.
JohnHerbison over 14 years ago
To reprise a gag from NYPD Blue, was it the weasel that got popped, or was the weasel popping the monkey?
Joseph Krois over 14 years ago
I always thought it was a deviated septum that created “la dolce musica”. That’s it, I’m tossing my nose hair trimmer!
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
LuvH8–Are you saying you contacted Gocomics?
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Yes, I sent them a suggestion because I thought those things would be beneficial and I had difficulty finding information on flagging and etiquette. I had already sent a request for that info but would like to see it available for all.
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Also I thought it would be a nice way to tell Wiley thanks for all he does for us. I think he goes way beyond what would be expected of him.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
I guess you have a point there. I never attempted to find out what the guidelines were on certain things such as flagging.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
For me to flag someone, it has to be a very offensive post or picture.
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Do you think the message is too much? Should I tone it down? Where is everyone today?
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
Maybe split your messages into more than one post sometimes.
Who are you talking about when you say where is everyone today?
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Well now that I have started flagging people I choose to flag people where not only is there post offensive but it is obvious that they intended to offend. And I don’t understand why some of the messages disappear (in general) and others that I consider more offensive are left behind. I guess I am missing something. (Not just my messages.)
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Check out the circus. Also is Bunnyface okay?
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
I’m not sure as I don’t know the posts that you are talking about. I don’t seem to come across that many offensive posts. But I also stay away from political strips. They can get pretty heated at times.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
The circus is “the circus”. What can I say.
I think he is fine. I hope so.
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Like your new avatar, that was quick. Please to talk to you, site suggestion?
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
Myself and a couple of others were wondering/thinking about going to another toon strip here at Gocomics.
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Any suggestions? I’m going to have to be around less for the next couple of weeks, but would like to know where to check in to let others know it is okay. (Wiley might not appreciate us using his comments)
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
We would pick one where they don’t have comments but maybe once in a while.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
You can always find me on Birdbrains. I post everyday there.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
Hubert and Andy never have any comments there. That’s where I go to try pictures and stuff like that. :^)
Ooops! Premium Member over 14 years ago
Okay, don’t want to miss an opportunity to be offensive anyway. Will at least comment their daily. See you around the strips.
COWBOY7 over 14 years ago
Take it easy and keep in touch!