Oh, no. You’re not quite at the “hell” level yet, Rat. That happens when you’re waiting in an extremely long line at the post office and along comes another banjo player…and for the next hour they proceed to “banjo duel” it out. I’ve also had similar experiences with people playing pianos while I’m waiting to board a flight.
1st of all there’s not reason to stand in line at the post office, unless you need some of theirfree Bubble envelopes for properly packing your ebay shipment.
Any instrument played poorly can be annoying, but almost any instrument played really well has something to offer (though it may take some time to appreciate). On the other hand, where did the guy get a milk crate??
A few years ago, I found and purchased a DVD of “Tom Terrific,” a cartoon that ran on “Captain Kangaroo.” This was one of the earliest TV cartoons ever. It was good, but it was CHEAP! The music was provided by a banjo and an accordion.
Through no fault of my own I spent a night in Pigeon Forge. At dinner.. where and while I was eating.. a guy breezes in the restaurant and plays the banjo. What the absolute heck!?!?
BE THIS GUY over 6 years ago
Was the banjo player playing Amazing Grace, because Rat was lost but now he’s found.
alaskajohn1 over 6 years ago
You are forgiven my son.
Adiraiju over 6 years ago
Frankly, the banjo sounds better than the post office line!
Johnny Q Premium Member over 6 years ago
Now if he’d been playing “Goodbye, England’s Rose” in waltz time on the accordion…
chris_weaver over 6 years ago
Then he was accompanied by the accordionist and the bagpipist.
Needles2sayu~sewFunny over 6 years ago
Oh, no. You’re not quite at the “hell” level yet, Rat. That happens when you’re waiting in an extremely long line at the post office and along comes another banjo player…and for the next hour they proceed to “banjo duel” it out. I’ve also had similar experiences with people playing pianos while I’m waiting to board a flight.
Bilan over 6 years ago
It’s even worse when you see the banjo player’s picture on the wall of the post office.
(but I guess they stopped doing that)
Alexander the Good Enough over 6 years ago
Best way to tune a banjo? Wire cutters…
Alexander the Good Enough over 6 years ago
Best way to tune a banjo? Tighten the G-string ’till it breaks, then tighten the others to match…
Alexander the Good Enough over 6 years ago
What’d the banjo player get on his SAT? Drool…
Alexander the Good Enough over 6 years ago
How many banjo player does it take to eat a ’possum? Three. One to eat the ’possum and two to watch for traffic.
Alexander the Good Enough over 6 years ago
Why’d the, ahem…, Polish fellow take up playing the banjo? For the money…
Alexander the Good Enough over 6 years ago
Want me to continue?
awgiedawgie Premium Member over 6 years ago
Reminds me of the scene from M*A*S*H where the guy says “Father, can I make a confession?” “Of course, my son.” “I killed somebody…. tomorrow!”
F-Flash over 6 years ago
1st of all there’s not reason to stand in line at the post office, unless you need some of theirfree Bubble envelopes for properly packing your ebay shipment.
ND Cool Z over 6 years ago
I thought Rat thought the accordion was the music instrument of hell. https://www.gocomics.com/pearlsbeforeswine/2012/6/21
There’s nothing horribly wrong with banjos or accordions, but I personally think the keytar is the instrument of heaven!
Defective Premium Member over 6 years ago
This is so unrealistic. Who goes to the post office?
Stevefk over 6 years ago
So would you have preferred a Mariachi Band?
dlkrueger33 over 6 years ago
When I see someone playing a banjo, I wait in anticipation for them to play the music from the movie “Deliverance”. (Dueling Banjos).
Lyons Group, Inc. over 6 years ago
You’re forgiven, Mr. Swaggart.
wrd2255 over 6 years ago
If you hear banjo music…go to Fedex
wllilly1960 over 6 years ago
…Banjos were taken off the right track by 1950s and 60s pizza restaurant and amusement park operators!
Andrew Sleeth over 6 years ago
The banjo doesn’t seem to have done Steve Martin’s career any harm. And who knows, maybe Martin was right thinking it could’ve saved Nixon’s, too.
Ignatz Premium Member over 6 years ago
Relax, Rat. I guarantee Pete Seeger is in heaven.
jerumulligan1 over 6 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwki4C6w7JU “Banjo Players in Heaven” by the Austin Lounge LIzards… pretty much sums it up!!!
skipper1992 over 6 years ago
An “outdoorsy” friend of mine once wore the following t-shirt: “Paddle faster, I hear banjos!”
Reader over 6 years ago
Your room is right in here maestro. Gary Larson. (I don’t know how to attach the image)
WaitingMan over 6 years ago
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhjsEayry2E
Radish the wordsmith over 6 years ago
Should have tipped him $5 to stop playing.
A sentence you will never hear, ‘the banjo players Porsche’. Johnny Carson
Cameron1988 Premium Member over 6 years ago
LOL! LOL!
Droptma Styx over 6 years ago
Shhh … Rat’s had his “road to Damascus” moment.
FRISCOLA Premium Member over 6 years ago
The difference between a Banjo and a Porsche? You can tune a Porsche. Just Banjo player humor
hoffquotes2 over 6 years ago
If Pig was with you there could have been the line “squeal like a pig”
Rev Phnk Ey over 6 years ago
Then the banjo player says “bend over and squeal like a pig”.
willie_mctell over 6 years ago
Rat has never heard Don Reno.
KEA over 6 years ago
Any instrument played poorly can be annoying, but almost any instrument played really well has something to offer (though it may take some time to appreciate). On the other hand, where did the guy get a milk crate??
dwagner200 over 6 years ago
Reminds me of one of my favorite youtube videos. Search for Josh Williams and Mordecai. Something funny happens during the song.
the lost wizard over 6 years ago
Rat has obviously never heard Washington Square, one great instrumental recording. Now, as to the bagpipes, that’s another story.
David Rickard Premium Member over 6 years ago
Gentleman: a man who can play the banjo but does not.
John W. Vinson Premium Member over 6 years ago
Perfect Pitch, n. The ability to throw an accordion into a dumpster so that it lands directly on the banjo.
Gent over 6 years ago
God and Rat are ancient allies. Remember the plagues?
pcmcdonald over 6 years ago
DMV line is worse!
Dapperdan61 Premium Member over 6 years ago
That’s right Rat Banjoes is the devils music. But just wait when they bring in the ukuleles and bagpipes also for all eternity. Repent now Rat
Constantinepaleologos over 6 years ago
Rat apparently isn’t used to city life.
Sisyphos over 6 years ago
Goat is correct. Banjos are okay. Free busking is okay. Rat is overacting again….
Kim Metzger Premium Member over 6 years ago
A few years ago, I found and purchased a DVD of “Tom Terrific,” a cartoon that ran on “Captain Kangaroo.” This was one of the earliest TV cartoons ever. It was good, but it was CHEAP! The music was provided by a banjo and an accordion.
TurbosDad over 6 years ago
Quickly followed by Peruvian pan pipes…
LadyPamelaJ over 6 years ago
Next, someone sits down with him and starts playing the spoons. hee hee hee!!
PBS1! about 5 years ago
Why would Rat, of all characters, acknowledge his own sin?
we live we love we lie over 2 years ago
GET GARD DUCK GO BLOW IT UP!
Ninette 6 months ago
Through no fault of my own I spent a night in Pigeon Forge. At dinner.. where and while I was eating.. a guy breezes in the restaurant and plays the banjo. What the absolute heck!?!?