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« Last post by Tarquin Thunderthighs lll on September 23, 2026, 12:32:44 PM »I'd appreciate that very much, your Humble Highness.
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« Last post by Roger Kettle on September 23, 2026, 10:17:39 AM »Superb---all of them!
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« Last post by Tarquin Thunderthighs lll on September 22, 2026, 11:07:58 AM »and finally...
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« Last post by Tarquin Thunderthighs lll on September 22, 2026, 11:06:58 AM »and...
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« Last post by Tarquin Thunderthighs lll on September 22, 2026, 11:05:26 AM »Yes, that would be fun.
It's always been a good resource for cartoonists. Forgive me if I've posted these here before...
It's always been a good resource for cartoonists. Forgive me if I've posted these here before...
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« Last post by Mince on September 21, 2026, 12:06:30 PM »It's certainly a remarkable piece of history and, as you say, it's amazing how the fabric has survived so well. I once heard it described as "A bit long but one of the best comic strips I've ever seen."
That's high praise indeed, though I suspect it would have been improved considerably if you'd been allowed to write the speech bubbles.
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« Last post by Mince on September 21, 2026, 11:57:11 AM »It's true, Diane. I've met him in person. I've never felt so humbled and inferior.
Tarks, I am so burdened with greatness that even my humility can be intimidating: at school, my coming last invariably looked suspiciously like an achievement. Next time we meet, I'll try to slouch more to put you at ease.
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« Last post by Tarquin Thunderthighs lll on September 20, 2026, 08:37:57 PM »I had something similar, and I did not want my genius, incredible athletic ability, and all-round Adonis presence to make others feel inferior, hence the deliberate wish to be chosen last and the deliberate refusal to compete. I do hope schools have improved since then.
It's true, Diane. I've met him in person. I've never felt so humbled and inferior.
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« Last post by Mince on September 20, 2026, 10:48:41 AM »School was so competitive back then in every subject - you were told your place on the report cards X/XX students and how you did at age 11 decided you future.
I had something similar, and I did not want my genius, incredible athletic ability, and all-round Adonis presence to make others feel inferior, hence the deliberate wish to be chosen last and the deliberate refusal to compete. I do hope schools have improved since then.