So, how do you pronounce “Hi” in this context? Is it like “hih” (a kind of back of the throat chuckle) or like “hye” (like a chihuahua yelping) or…something else?
I dunno. When Mildo was doing it, I’d interpreted it as repeating the common greeting, “Hi,” in the deranged babble of a clown. But with Billie apparently using it as a giggle, I am no longer confident in that interpretation.
I must point out to those who are not word nerds like me that “mortification” literally means “to make dead.”
In the subjective sense it can mean to be so embarrassed you wish you were dead. In the spiritual sense it means “the putting to death of one’s sins,” mostly to Catholics.
In the Pratchettarian sense, it means “To become DEATH.” It happened once.
Of course, it is already Nov. 1 in the UK, but at the moment I sit on my porch and hand out sweets to random children who come by. And anyway, mortifying incidents are also relevant to All Saints’ Day.
From what has already been established about Rupert, I am not surprised to see that he drives with his lips pursed in what he undoubtedly thinks is a very rugged way.
My guess: I ROMPED W/ BOB harks back to Maggie’s childhood. It was an SMS from the babysitter, meant for her best friend, but she inadvertently sent it to Maggie instead.
So I get that panel 2 Billie probably isn’t singing the chorus to “Swamp” (Talking Heads, 1983), but with six “hi”s broken up like that I have to imagine it.
This page is so cool! The “Meanwhile” made of gas, the car that runs! Panel three has something special. The way Billie covers her mouth laughing while Rupert makes a really serious face is hilarious and makes me hope this trio won’t disappear. Finally Maggie’s sad past will be known!!!
Most Cornish roads have high hedges or walls on either side, and speeding is hard, though bored Cornish teenagers manage it somehow. They are on the way to Rock, so I guess they are on the A39, the only road that lets you do that.
I love Billie’s face make-up details. You can see she has put some slap on.
Ah, the A39 in North Cornwall, the Atlantic Highway a name that conjours up images of a spectacular coast road like Route 1 on the Big Sur in the States. Images to which it doesn’t quite live up.
Everyone knows that when you sit in the back seat of a car, you are committing yourself to living on the edge of being catapulted through the windscreen. Because only car seats use those backseat belts!
I just had a thought. Tesla Self Drive car – they can’t say “man and machine in perfect harmony” about that. What could they say? It would have to be just “Man in machine”
I am concerned that Billie might be turning into Clown Mildew.
Hmm. Her clown name was never established. Mildo?
So, how do you pronounce “Hi” in this context? Is it like “hih” (a kind of back of the throat chuckle) or like “hye” (like a chihuahua yelping) or…something else?
I dunno. When Mildo was doing it, I’d interpreted it as repeating the common greeting, “Hi,” in the deranged babble of a clown. But with Billie apparently using it as a giggle, I am no longer confident in that interpretation.
Rupert nails the “young Hollywood” look. I dressed like that for decades. I’m ashamed to admit I still do.
Yes, but is it your family that caused the shame and mortification or was it your own behavior, my girl?
I must point out to those who are not word nerds like me that “mortification” literally means “to make dead.”
In the subjective sense it can mean to be so embarrassed you wish you were dead. In the spiritual sense it means “the putting to death of one’s sins,” mostly to Catholics.
In the Pratchettarian sense, it means “To become DEATH.” It happened once.
But he already was Mort
That was just a coincidence.
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More than just once. I mean, someone’s got to fill in for Grandpa when he goes on sabbatical or something. Otherwise you get shopping malls.
(Man, this makes even less sense out of context than talking about Tackleford characters’ backstories does.)
Happy Halloween! The perfect day to talk about mortifying incidents!
Of course, it is already Nov. 1 in the UK, but at the moment I sit on my porch and hand out sweets to random children who come by. And anyway, mortifying incidents are also relevant to All Saints’ Day.
From what has already been established about Rupert, I am not surprised to see that he drives with his lips pursed in what he undoubtedly thinks is a very rugged way.
Is Billie’s tongue purple?
She’s been licking the fuzz off her jacket.
Guessing now it’s Maggie who ROMPED WITH BOB.
I don’t think so. Bob is her daddy. Her _actual_ daddy. (See Oct 20.)
My guess: I ROMPED W/ BOB harks back to Maggie’s childhood. It was an SMS from the babysitter, meant for her best friend, but she inadvertently sent it to Maggie instead.
I’m guessing T-shirt slogan from the party swag being passed out at the shindig. “I ROMPED WITH BOB, AND ALL I GOT WAS THIS LOUSY T-SHIRT”.
So I get that panel 2 Billie probably isn’t singing the chorus to “Swamp” (Talking Heads, 1983), but with six “hi”s broken up like that I have to imagine it.
Never heard that Talking Heads song before, but now that I have, I’m imagining Billie saying the rest of her lines here with David Byrne’s voice.
That is one of my favourite albums. Thanks for reminding me to go listen to it!
Thank you for figuring out the RSS thing. If someone helped you, thank you to them as well.
Mag’s hair is marvelously contained, almost as if by some sort of restraint device. Shaved sides? Edgy!
I think we’ve seen her hair pulled back or pinned up before; I definitely remember having previously seen the shaved sides.
Panel 1 feels reminiscent of Alex deLarge and his droogs tearing down the highway in their Durango 95 in A Clockwork Orange.
*Panel 1 and 2
I get a whiff of Tiff Needel from the driver
It all falls into place once you realise that Maggie’s father is Desmond Fishman.
This page is so cool! The “Meanwhile” made of gas, the car that runs! Panel three has something special. The way Billie covers her mouth laughing while Rupert makes a really serious face is hilarious and makes me hope this trio won’t disappear. Finally Maggie’s sad past will be known!!!
Most Cornish roads have high hedges or walls on either side, and speeding is hard, though bored Cornish teenagers manage it somehow. They are on the way to Rock, so I guess they are on the A39, the only road that lets you do that.
I love Billie’s face make-up details. You can see she has put some slap on.
Ah, the A39 in North Cornwall, the Atlantic Highway a name that conjours up images of a spectacular coast road like Route 1 on the Big Sur in the States. Images to which it doesn’t quite live up.
Partly due to the underlying geology of the both sides of the Atlantic are Passive Margin and the Pacific coasts are an Active Margin.
What car is that?
2nd generation Land Rover Discovery
Really?? Wow thanks.
Rupert is busy being in a Van Halen song.
“I like to drive.” There’s a certain Chauncey Gardnerish directness to young Rupert. A profundity to his shallowness.
tch, tch, Maggie. Where is your seat belt? The folks in front are safetied up!
Everyone knows that when you sit in the back seat of a car, you are committing yourself to living on the edge of being catapulted through the windscreen. Because only car seats use those backseat belts!
Billie/Rupert reminds me of the Donovan line: You are but a young girl working your way though the phonies.
Man and machine in perfect harmony – Ford Sierra 1982 . I had one of those Ha Ha Ha Ha!
There is only one Ford Sierra, the ads said. They were lying their arses off, there were fecking hundreds of them.
I just had a thought. Tesla Self Drive car – they can’t say “man and machine in perfect harmony” about that. What could they say? It would have to be just “Man in machine”
Given all the accidents with people letting the car drive itself (Autopilot really isn’t), not sure there’s much harmony there.
Maggie’s combed hair is spectacular.
Well did find a good use for Rupert other than a unending source of amusement. Nice to see he voluntered to drive them. 😀