To clarify about the coloring, etc., in the cartoon: This was a draft, not a finished cartoon. It was in that stage of the production process when the idea was killed.
But in the days after, a number of Ann Telnaes's fellow cartoonists decided to finish it instead -- in their individual styles. Here's Steve Brodner's collection by some famed cartoonists. https://stevebrodner.substack.com/p/we-stand-with-ann
I've not canceled my very long-time dead paper sub to the Post, but I just got an email that after all the turmoil and the layoffs, they were INCREASING my cost a substantial amount. I am very close to going digital only. Talk about not reading the room.
Could be worse. You could be midway through your career at the WaPo printing plant, and realize that at most your job will last 5 more years before WaPo kills the hard copy edition.
To be honest, there probably aren't a lot of jobs left at the printing plant: I'm sure they've continued to be phased out. Not only are there far fewer papers to print in this era, but the process has become heavily automated. We took a tour of The Post's then-new College Park plant (since abandoned) in 2000, when the paper was just going to color on its pages, and there were surprisingly few people needed to operate it even then.
I've been Sunday only for a long time because I primarily read it online. Tried to switch to digital only a while ago, turned out that would cost twice as much. Makes no sense.
Went all digital about a year ago and didn’t miss it until we wanted to carve pumpkins. Had to dig out an old oilcloth to cover the table. I do still read the Sunday “print edition” online because I like to see what they put in the book and arts sections just to be sure I didn’t miss anything
Sugar on apples not quite as good as cinnamon. Then there's salt, used by a relative almost always found marching to his own drummer and wielding a salt shaker over everything. Btw, if you're looking for a variety with that something extra all by itself --- say annoyance value --- I suggest the SweeTango, the apple with the loudest crunch according to the Guinness people, who obviously have too much time on their hands. They claim the crunch is as loud as an alarm clock. Might be just the thing to both keep the doctor away and get that recalcitrant family member up and out.
Irregular plurals are only one of many reasons people decide to learn Esperanto rather than English. Since English freely borrowed from other languages which pluralized differently you get the head-scratching hodgepodge. "Dwarf" is a classic case. The "f to v" and add es rule of thumb (or forefinger) for nouns ending in "f" or "fe" (because "fs" sounds like "v") may or may not apply, depending on the so-called authority.
And here you thought the plush uterus was just another Invite prize. You would be wrong. It's so much more, as this description from GIANTMicrobes.com informs. I mean doesn't everyone want an adorable, huggable uterus? On second thought not sure anyone wants a giant microbe. That's gotta hurt.
"Learn all about the Uterus with our educational, unique adorable plush! Cuddly, huggable and soft in the high quality GIANTmicrobes style, this plush will serve as your emotional support buddy. Fantastic for women empowerment and a heartwarming gift for new moms and women everywhere!
Looking for a unique Get Well gift for post-hysterectomy, surgery or gynecological education? This Uterus plush is a memorable and unique gift that will have you smiling and feeling good. Special feature makes this Uterus top of its class: includes plush egg cells that magnetically attach!"
Lost your uterus? Having um..."female" problems? Here's a cuddly plush one to remind you. Now, isn't that special?
I think a good contest would be to sign up for tickets to the inauguration on the 20th and “no show” I used a made up name, around 100+ letters long, quite rude.
(*****TheWazoo******) NO Spaces!
You do have to enter a code to “verify” so you have to use your phone number and ask for 2 tickets and they send a code good for 2 minutes
I got that Mickey was prostrating himself, but didn’t get the connection to the Stephanopoulos settlement. Maybe a moneybag marked $15M would have helped.
Disney had already lost the sweetheart corporate welfare deal it had in Florida with their quasi-governmental Reedy Creek Improvement District. No other company got to write their own building permits. I was surprised so many people wanted to see that arrangement continue.
To clarify about the coloring, etc., in the cartoon: This was a draft, not a finished cartoon. It was in that stage of the production process when the idea was killed.
But in the days after, a number of Ann Telnaes's fellow cartoonists decided to finish it instead -- in their individual styles. Here's Steve Brodner's collection by some famed cartoonists. https://stevebrodner.substack.com/p/we-stand-with-ann
Duncan Stevens children’s book by RFK Jr was my favorite.
Stephen Dudzik's Bang-Whiz gets my vote.
Ditto!
Chris’s Percival Bond and Slim Hulk gave me chuckles.
Many others.
Judy Freed is so brilliant that she knew to needle Luigi Mangione in Week 87, even though he didn’t shoot that guy until Week 99. Damn, girl.
That was one of my favorites today
Not my “ poopy” one?!?
In order to maintain my intellectual persona, I try never to publicly reveal my secret passion for poop jokes.
Your secret’s safe with me
I've not canceled my very long-time dead paper sub to the Post, but I just got an email that after all the turmoil and the layoffs, they were INCREASING my cost a substantial amount. I am very close to going digital only. Talk about not reading the room.
Could be worse. You could be midway through your career at the WaPo printing plant, and realize that at most your job will last 5 more years before WaPo kills the hard copy edition.
To be honest, there probably aren't a lot of jobs left at the printing plant: I'm sure they've continued to be phased out. Not only are there far fewer papers to print in this era, but the process has become heavily automated. We took a tour of The Post's then-new College Park plant (since abandoned) in 2000, when the paper was just going to color on its pages, and there were surprisingly few people needed to operate it even then.
I've been Sunday only for a long time because I primarily read it online. Tried to switch to digital only a while ago, turned out that would cost twice as much. Makes no sense.
Went all digital about a year ago and didn’t miss it until we wanted to carve pumpkins. Had to dig out an old oilcloth to cover the table. I do still read the Sunday “print edition” online because I like to see what they put in the book and arts sections just to be sure I didn’t miss anything
Sugar on apples not quite as good as cinnamon. Then there's salt, used by a relative almost always found marching to his own drummer and wielding a salt shaker over everything. Btw, if you're looking for a variety with that something extra all by itself --- say annoyance value --- I suggest the SweeTango, the apple with the loudest crunch according to the Guinness people, who obviously have too much time on their hands. They claim the crunch is as loud as an alarm clock. Might be just the thing to both keep the doctor away and get that recalcitrant family member up and out.
Irregular plurals are only one of many reasons people decide to learn Esperanto rather than English. Since English freely borrowed from other languages which pluralized differently you get the head-scratching hodgepodge. "Dwarf" is a classic case. The "f to v" and add es rule of thumb (or forefinger) for nouns ending in "f" or "fe" (because "fs" sounds like "v") may or may not apply, depending on the so-called authority.
From NY Magazine:
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/its-open-season-on-the-washington-post.html
Sprinkle cinnamon on the apples instead.
Salt. It brings out the sweetness. My dad used to salt grapefruit.
Salted watermelon is delicious.
Yes it is.
Not exactly related to anything here but...https://www.gocomics.com/tomthedancingbug/2025/01/10?ct=v&cti=1881786
And here you thought the plush uterus was just another Invite prize. You would be wrong. It's so much more, as this description from GIANTMicrobes.com informs. I mean doesn't everyone want an adorable, huggable uterus? On second thought not sure anyone wants a giant microbe. That's gotta hurt.
"Learn all about the Uterus with our educational, unique adorable plush! Cuddly, huggable and soft in the high quality GIANTmicrobes style, this plush will serve as your emotional support buddy. Fantastic for women empowerment and a heartwarming gift for new moms and women everywhere!
Looking for a unique Get Well gift for post-hysterectomy, surgery or gynecological education? This Uterus plush is a memorable and unique gift that will have you smiling and feeling good. Special feature makes this Uterus top of its class: includes plush egg cells that magnetically attach!"
Lost your uterus? Having um..."female" problems? Here's a cuddly plush one to remind you. Now, isn't that special?
I think a good contest would be to sign up for tickets to the inauguration on the 20th and “no show” I used a made up name, around 100+ letters long, quite rude.
(*****TheWazoo******) NO Spaces!
You do have to enter a code to “verify” so you have to use your phone number and ask for 2 tickets and they send a code good for 2 minutes
Here is the link
https://events.t47inaugural.com/events/signups/9555a52f-4aed-47fd-884e-df6195f28d15
Link takes me to a confirmation page--presumably yours. I found https://events.inauguraltickets.com/, though presumably there's a charge for those. The page at https://www.usa.gov/inauguration says you have to get tickets from your Congressman.
Sigh, apologies. Most of their emails and texts ask for $$$$.
This was first in months that did not ☹️ ask.
It did come in through text 808-10 and I was surprised no money ask, the link was inside the text.
Anyone have thoughts on nationwide 1 day weekly strikes?
I got that Mickey was prostrating himself, but didn’t get the connection to the Stephanopoulos settlement. Maybe a moneybag marked $15M would have helped.
Disney had already lost the sweetheart corporate welfare deal it had in Florida with their quasi-governmental Reedy Creek Improvement District. No other company got to write their own building permits. I was surprised so many people wanted to see that arrangement continue.