So far, 2015 has been a majorly sucky year, so I need the cartoons as much as you do. But first, this news ...
In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, three young Muslim students were murdered by a man in an apparent dispute over a parking space ... as to the issue of whether or not it was a "hate crime," I'd say it doesn't matter, because the poor kids are dead either way; the Air Force is sending a dozen of its tank-killing A-10 "Warthog" aircraft to Europe as allied nervousness about Russian intentions increases; three winners will share a $564 million Powerball jackpot won in this week's drawing; Jo Thoburn, a newly elected Republican leader in Virginia, has rebuked members of her own party with name-calling and slurs, describing one fundraiser as “evil” and dismissing Republicans who supported a tax increase as “despicable;” and in a speech to students at Georgetown University, FBI Director James Comey challenged police to avoid "lazy mental short-cuts" that can lead to bias in the way they treat blacks and other minorities, while also asking minority communities to also recognize the inherent dangers police officers face in trying to keep them safe.
It's not every year that Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday, but this year we're able to enjoy a set of theme cartoons dealing with the day eagerly awaited each year by women* and feared by men**. And away we go ...
Somehow, I don't think it's just the men who would like something like this ...
One hopes the ricochets don't hit anyone else ...
When things don't work out, you can always take a businesslike approach to solving the lingering problems ...
Been there, experienced that ...
One of the oldest cartoons in my collection, and a true favorite ...
My dad always used to joke that when mom got to be 40, he'd trade her in on two 20's. He never did, though ...
Another riff on the trade-in theme ...
Another of the oldest cartoons in the collection ... and most of us men have been there ...
And an updated version of the theme ...
Well, yes, it would save time and effort ...
The men can understand this one all too well ...
And finally, the perfect Valentine's gift for that special lady ...
It's going to be a bitterly cold weekend here in NoVa, so we'll be wrapping ourselves in quilts and comforters, sitting in front of the fireplace, and drinking a lot of hot chocolate. At least there's no snow in the forecast ... yet.
Have a good day and a great weekend. Stay warm, and come back tomorrow for Poetry Sunday. See you then.
Bilbo
* Who anxiously await the flowers and gifts they expect their men will provide.
** Who anxiously fear the misstep that will land them in the doghouse.
Happy VD Bilbo.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get all the boxes of chocolates and flowers you can stand. Share with Agnes okay?
I don't do VD. I'd rather have Groundhog's day. Just not a fan of this hallmark holiday. I got big red tulips 2 weeks ago for no damn reason. That's good enough for me to call that day a holiday. :-)
Love the Harley joke, but all are really cute for the theme weekend. Have flowers from hubby, dinner tonight. Keep warm!
ReplyDeleteGreat Valentine's Day cartoons. Happy Valentine's Day, Bilbo!
ReplyDeleteThe brick wall looked familiar. I couldn't remember if that cartoon is called 'The Bickersons' or not. Probably not but I wound up doing a google image search on the cartoon. Guess who posted that cartoon in 2014 and 2012? Guess who has the only image of that cartoon in the google search universe?
ReplyDeleteWhy don't guys find Valentines
ReplyDeleteDay as romantic as women do?
Peggy - don't you think that the abbreviation "VD" sort of works against the romantic imagery?
ReplyDeleteLinda - it's colder than a mortgage banker's heart, but we're trying.
Angel - thanks! Sending you a virtual hug and bouquet!
Mike - I'm guessing that would be me. You'd be amazed at some of the cartoons in my collection.
Anemone - the whole concept of the holiday is geared toward men professing their love for women. Most men don't really get off on things like jewelry, flowers, boxes of chocolate, and sappy cards. If you want to make it a day more men will appreciate, work into it concepts like bacon, football, and fast cars.