Friday, November 07, 2008

Friday Five: Funny Papers

Presbyterian Gal says: After an exhausting election here in the states it's time for some spirit lifting! Join me with a nice cup of tea or coffee or cocoa and let's sit back and read the Funny Papers!
1. What was your favorite comic strip as a child?

I loved the Family Circus, especially when Billy would go on one of his "adventures" through the neighborhood!





2. Which comic strip today most consistently tickles your funny bone?
Bizarro.



3. Which Peanuts character is closest to being you?
I'd like to say Linus, but it's probably Lucy.







4. Some say that comic strips have replaced philosophy as a paying job, so to speak. Does this ring true with you?
Perhaps, in this "sound bite" culture. I don't know.

5. What do you think the appeal is for the really long running comic strips like Blondie, Family Circus, Dennis the Menace as some examples?


Oh, I could write about archetypes and timeless themes, but it's because they're funny and have become part of the American cultural landscape. I mean, without the Blondie strip, we wouldn't have the Dagwood sandwich!

Bonus question: Which discontinued comic strip would you like to see back in print?

Well, it's not discontinued, but I was furious when my local paper stopped printing Cathy- and right before her and Irving's wedding! ACK!!

2 comments:

Dorcas (aka SingingOwl) said...

This was fun! :-)

Lori said...

Yes, the Dagwood sandwich. I love those sandwiches. And Bizarro is a good one too!