So I was working on a “Lady Madonna” filk, and then I realized that I can’t bear to think about Madonna, either, as much as I was a big fan in the ’80s and early ’90s.
Yeah, she was great 30 years ago. It’s amazing how rock stars have this huge blind spot where they can’t see when it’s time to hang up the pointy bra and call it quits. Like the Rolling Stones. Of course, Madonna’s done a lot worse than just keep singing.
It’s interesting that he says “since 1989” and not “since last thanksgiving” or “last Thursday” or anything like that. He’s at least aware it’s not 1989. Which is huge, considering
The close up today makes me think of old Dave. I’m Getting a feeling this could ALL end (this comic strip) with Dave and Helen pulling the strings of the entire world.
I was actually thinking the hair/glasses on future Dave – MOST of the mads we’ve met outside the institute setting seem to be at odds with each other – I’m speculating that the Helen/Dave mad marriage has opened up reams of possible plots within plots by manipulating the rest of the mads. The Dave/Artie/Mel vs Madblood so she could get work done for example.
Now, the length of time is a bit much, but let’s be honest – how many of us don’t have a weekend or two that just seems a blur later? It happens even without mindwiping.
Okay, maybe its just me, man, but the phrasing in the second panel kinda parses as being about something other than physical height, if you take my meaning
Who is gonna break the news to Ira about “that horrible Madonna woman”?
That she’s been usurped by Lady Gaga?
You’d think he’d prefer to forget about Katy Perry.
He can’t forget what he can’t remember in the first place.
He forgot to remember to forget her.
That’s Shakira.
She was 5 in 1989. He’s never heard of her. Lucky guy.
So I was working on a “Lady Madonna” filk, and then I realized that I can’t bear to think about Madonna, either, as much as I was a big fan in the ’80s and early ’90s.
Yeah, she was great 30 years ago. It’s amazing how rock stars have this huge blind spot where they can’t see when it’s time to hang up the pointy bra and call it quits. Like the Rolling Stones. Of course, Madonna’s done a lot worse than just keep singing.
I’ve used “Lady Madonna” too often. How about one from the woman herself?
(TUNE: “Like A Virgin”, Madonna)
I’m working here at Annex One …
I have, for many years!
Now I’m getting old and gray,
But my mind’s still clear!
Zadie’s knee! I was three!
What the heck! Recollection’s fine,
Like a steel trap!
But there’s a ti-i-iny gap
Since ’89!
It’s amnesia!
Missing a neuron or three!
It’s amne-e-e-e-sia!
Got no long-term … memory!
I can recall the Reagan years!
Now there’s a man with guts!
That Bush is fine, replacing him …
(But his son’s a putz!)
Berlin Wall, saw it fall!
Shrunk the kids? Yes, he did, somehow!
But what was the name
Of that cra-a-azy dame
Who sang “Take A Bow”?
It’s amnesia!
Mind’s just a trifle unsound!
It’s amne-e-e-e-sia!
Hope Madonna’s … not around!
and… I’m late for work again!
Ach, there’s just one problem: “Take a Bow” came out in ’94.
It’s interesting that he says “since 1989” and not “since last thanksgiving” or “last Thursday” or anything like that. He’s at least aware it’s not 1989. Which is huge, considering
Sometime in the past ten minutes, he’s noticed the calendar in his cubicle. So he knows it’s 2008.
Good gravy.
He’s 80’s Dan.
Big hair bands but no grunge? What a trip, man!
But where’s Konstantin?
Probably in storage room C.
kag; Excellent!
Dat boy has been Neuralyzed a few too many times….
The close up today makes me think of old Dave. I’m Getting a feeling this could ALL end (this comic strip) with Dave and Helen pulling the strings of the entire world.
I would like that, but not for several years. Maybe when Shaenon’s and Andrew’s child is in college.
I can only draw like three different noses. Ira has Dave nose.
I was actually thinking the hair/glasses on future Dave – MOST of the mads we’ve met outside the institute setting seem to be at odds with each other – I’m speculating that the Helen/Dave mad marriage has opened up reams of possible plots within plots by manipulating the rest of the mads. The Dave/Artie/Mel vs Madblood so she could get work done for example.
Now, the length of time is a bit much, but let’s be honest – how many of us don’t have a weekend or two that just seems a blur later? It happens even without mindwiping.
Okay, maybe its just me, man, but the phrasing in the second panel kinda parses as being about something other than physical height, if you take my meaning
Also: Whoa…