Note that this particular strip is 24 years old. No Gen Zer would know who Holden Caulfield, Ichabod Crane, or Oedipus Rex are.
If I’d had a son, I’d’ve named him Ichabod so that I could call him “Icky” for short.
English majors.
Indeed.
I’m familiar with The Catcher in the Rye; but I dunno how calling Andre a “Holden Caulfield” is an insult. Best guess: it’s his way of calling Andre pretentious.
Nothing from Beowulf or from The Bard?
I like that: Oedipus Wreck.
Limpid Lizard about 7 hours ago
Note that this particular strip is 24 years old. No Gen Zer would know who Holden Caulfield, Ichabod Crane, or Oedipus Rex are.
Mr Nobody about 7 hours ago
If I’d had a son, I’d’ve named him Ichabod so that I could call him “Icky” for short.
Asharah about 7 hours ago
English majors.
ellisaana Premium Member about 4 hours ago
Indeed.
Ropey Wee Yoofo about 3 hours ago
I’m familiar with The Catcher in the Rye; but I dunno how calling Andre a “Holden Caulfield” is an insult. Best guess: it’s his way of calling Andre pretentious.
Robert Williams @ Williams Web Solutions about 2 hours ago
Nothing from Beowulf or from The Bard?
Steverino Premium Member about 1 hour ago
I like that: Oedipus Wreck.