Is today’s joke derived from Batton saying “the name” in panel three, as opposed to “book signing”, because that’s the part that he actually cares about, and we all know it? Is that how our expectations are intended to be subverted here? Help me out.
I wonder how many book signings have been ruined by Crankshaft.
My, but Batiuk just can’t get enough of authors going out into the world and soaking up the effusive praise of their adoring readers, can he? Did someone say “wish fulfillment”?
Still, if this event is as successful as the Les Moore book signing at Lillian’s store a few years ago was…that still means no one will show up.
He’s done book signings in the cruddy little xomix shop in a walkup space over a pizza restaurant, why not a book signing in a cruddy little illegal bookstore in the garage attic of a house in a residential neighborhood?
We’re at the point where Margo has begun wandering around Manhattan having surreal encounters with random bit characters from the strip. “Who are you? Do I know you?” “Maybe…Freeman…or Fairfield…or Freeman…” “I, Batton Thomas, the creator of Three O’Clock High (not the movie) and also the Winkles, am leaving.”A whisper from the alley “Phillll Holllltttt was never deadddddd…..”
Batty had me at the name as well. When I first heard the name “Village Booksmith,” I envisioned Lillian’s works being being burned in the furnace and hammered on the anvil, which I thought was a proper fate for them. You can imagine how disappointed I was when I found it was just a Batiuk-“cute” name for a bookstore. Almost as disappointed as when I learned that “Draft Kings” had nothing to do with beer.
Hey, where’d all those “If you don’t like it, don’t read it!” rays of sunshine go? Do you not like reading about MORE Funky characters spending a week on book signings? (Seriously, AGAIN with the book signings? What ISN’T wrong with Tom the Ego Bomb?)
Bill Thompson 24 days ago
Of course we had you at that name! “Batton Thomas” is the dumbest alias since Willie Sutton started calling himself Rob Banks!
Jacob Mattingly 24 days ago
Oh god I missed yesterday. So we’re back in hell. Also the village booksmith. I like a good pun title but this ain’t it.
wherescrankshaft 24 days ago
Is today’s joke derived from Batton saying “the name” in panel three, as opposed to “book signing”, because that’s the part that he actually cares about, and we all know it? Is that how our expectations are intended to be subverted here? Help me out.
I wonder how many book signings have been ruined by Crankshaft.
J.J. O'Malley 24 days ago
My, but Batiuk just can’t get enough of authors going out into the world and soaking up the effusive praise of their adoring readers, can he? Did someone say “wish fulfillment”?
Still, if this event is as successful as the Les Moore book signing at Lillian’s store a few years ago was…that still means no one will show up.
Gent 24 days ago
The village booksmith? Is that where you is finds the village idiots?
French Persons Premium Member 24 days ago
“That’s great, I’m feelin’ kinda horny too!”
sueb1863 24 days ago
Wouldn’t it make more sense for him to do a book signing at the comic book shop? I doubt Lillian carries many comic books in her store.
Cabbage Jack 24 days ago
He’s done book signings in the cruddy little xomix shop in a walkup space over a pizza restaurant, why not a book signing in a cruddy little illegal bookstore in the garage attic of a house in a residential neighborhood?
We’re at the point where Margo has begun wandering around Manhattan having surreal encounters with random bit characters from the strip. “Who are you? Do I know you?” “Maybe…Freeman…or Fairfield…or Freeman…” “I, Batton Thomas, the creator of Three O’Clock High (not the movie) and also the Winkles, am leaving.”A whisper from the alley “Phillll Holllltttt was never deadddddd…..”
Out of the Past 24 days ago
A LOT of book signings here lately. I’m no psychologist, but I would recommend one of those plot generating prompts before it’s too late.
MuddyUSA Premium Member 24 days ago
Where’s Crankshaft………………change the name of the ‘toon……
rockyridge1977 24 days ago
Sorry…probably a poor “turn out”!!!!!!
tcayer 24 days ago
Because apparently in Ohio, there’s nothing better than getting a signed book.
lemonbaskt 24 days ago
meanwhile crankshaft takes a walk in fadon park hoping to be a hero
puddleglum1066 24 days ago
Batty had me at the name as well. When I first heard the name “Village Booksmith,” I envisioned Lillian’s works being being burned in the furnace and hammered on the anvil, which I thought was a proper fate for them. You can imagine how disappointed I was when I found it was just a Batiuk-“cute” name for a bookstore. Almost as disappointed as when I learned that “Draft Kings” had nothing to do with beer.
billsplut 23 days ago
Hey, where’d all those “If you don’t like it, don’t read it!” rays of sunshine go? Do you not like reading about MORE Funky characters spending a week on book signings? (Seriously, AGAIN with the book signings? What ISN’T wrong with Tom the Ego Bomb?)
gammaguy 23 days ago
“You had me at the name!”
Books myth?