Drew
@drewcompton.bsky.social
Boy, I got vision, and the rest of the world wears bifocals.
One-Time Comics Curmudgeon COTW Runner-Up
Fan of Grover, the most hard-working Muppet
One-Time Comics Curmudgeon COTW Runner-Up
Fan of Grover, the most hard-working Muppet
One thing I like about Agatha Christie is that she wasn’t afraid to use big words and she managed to not sound pretentious while doing so. Not easy!
December 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
One thing I like about Agatha Christie is that she wasn’t afraid to use big words and she managed to not sound pretentious while doing so. Not easy!
@jfruh.bsky.social Odds on Mary Worth being Methodist or Episcopalian. Ian is some sort of weird Presbyterian. Dawn is a Buddhist. But Wilbur. Wilbur.
December 27, 2025 at 5:38 AM
@jfruh.bsky.social Odds on Mary Worth being Methodist or Episcopalian. Ian is some sort of weird Presbyterian. Dawn is a Buddhist. But Wilbur. Wilbur.
@thefienprint.bsky.social I finally sat down to watch the Burns & Co. (I realize other excellent people directed, produced, wrote, and made it, but he really is a brand) The American Revolution, and I laughed out loud when I heard Tom Hanks, quoting a reverend, gently exclaim, “Philadelphia!”
December 23, 2025 at 5:05 AM
@thefienprint.bsky.social I finally sat down to watch the Burns & Co. (I realize other excellent people directed, produced, wrote, and made it, but he really is a brand) The American Revolution, and I laughed out loud when I heard Tom Hanks, quoting a reverend, gently exclaim, “Philadelphia!”
December 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Walter Mosley has a line out there I can’t find the source of (although I have the whole quotation; maybe NYT), but he talks about how the mystery genre can make a person interested in a world they might not have otherwise been except for the genre.
That’s how Wake Up Dead Man reads to me.
That’s how Wake Up Dead Man reads to me.
December 17, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Walter Mosley has a line out there I can’t find the source of (although I have the whole quotation; maybe NYT), but he talks about how the mystery genre can make a person interested in a world they might not have otherwise been except for the genre.
That’s how Wake Up Dead Man reads to me.
That’s how Wake Up Dead Man reads to me.
@briancgrubb.bsky.social This is easily the best headline of the week and it’s only Sunday
It seems the raccoon might have a problem — and it’s not just drinking.
The raccoon, famously known for its Nov. 29 drunken spree at a Virginia liquor store, is suspected of sneaking into multiple businesses in the same shopping center.
The raccoon, famously known for its Nov. 29 drunken spree at a Virginia liquor store, is suspected of sneaking into multiple businesses in the same shopping center.
Drunk raccoon found in liquor store is a repeat offender, officials say
Virginia animal protection officials say the furry bandit is suspected in break-ins at a martial arts studio and Department of Motor Vehicles office.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
@briancgrubb.bsky.social This is easily the best headline of the week and it’s only Sunday
@hotdogsladies.bsky.social Oh, my gosh. youtu.be/TnmGqPxMP50?...
How Paul McCartney’s ‘Something’ Bass Line Rewrote Music History (No.322)
YouTube video by Greg's Bass Shed
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 4:19 AM
@hotdogsladies.bsky.social Oh, my gosh. youtu.be/TnmGqPxMP50?...
“You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go” and “Mississippi” are two perfect songs.
December 14, 2025 at 3:05 AM
“You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go” and “Mississippi” are two perfect songs.
@hotdogsladies.bsky.social Compare and contrast!
December 13, 2025 at 9:49 PM
@hotdogsladies.bsky.social Compare and contrast!
@comicsinthega.bsky.social I technically think that Charlie Brown has the best moves in A Charlie Brown Christmas (besides Snoopy).
1. Hot skip on his way to taking the Christmas tree places.
2. Hot side jump with the “What?!” when seeing what happened to his tree.
Charlie Brown: Coooooolll
1. Hot skip on his way to taking the Christmas tree places.
2. Hot side jump with the “What?!” when seeing what happened to his tree.
Charlie Brown: Coooooolll
December 12, 2025 at 6:53 AM
@comicsinthega.bsky.social I technically think that Charlie Brown has the best moves in A Charlie Brown Christmas (besides Snoopy).
1. Hot skip on his way to taking the Christmas tree places.
2. Hot side jump with the “What?!” when seeing what happened to his tree.
Charlie Brown: Coooooolll
1. Hot skip on his way to taking the Christmas tree places.
2. Hot side jump with the “What?!” when seeing what happened to his tree.
Charlie Brown: Coooooolll
@hotdogsladies.bsky.social So my mom (an excellent lady) made hot dogs for us (my mom and dad and me; Hamlet has special food) this evening.
The Ignatius Batman joke is really good.
The Ignatius Batman joke is really good.
December 8, 2025 at 5:21 AM
@hotdogsladies.bsky.social So my mom (an excellent lady) made hot dogs for us (my mom and dad and me; Hamlet has special food) this evening.
The Ignatius Batman joke is really good.
The Ignatius Batman joke is really good.
@briancgrubb.bsky.social I am finally watching Detroiters per your recommendation and Sam Richardson is the most charming person who has ever existed
December 8, 2025 at 4:18 AM
@briancgrubb.bsky.social I am finally watching Detroiters per your recommendation and Sam Richardson is the most charming person who has ever existed
Top 5 favorite Christmas carols!
1. “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” (the Lord loves a minor key)
2. “We Three Kings” (especially when jazzy)
3. “Joy to the World” (I mean…)
4. “Adeste Fideles” (It’s got *the chord*)
5. “Here We Come A-wassailing” (joyous)
1. “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” (the Lord loves a minor key)
2. “We Three Kings” (especially when jazzy)
3. “Joy to the World” (I mean…)
4. “Adeste Fideles” (It’s got *the chord*)
5. “Here We Come A-wassailing” (joyous)
December 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Top 5 favorite Christmas carols!
1. “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” (the Lord loves a minor key)
2. “We Three Kings” (especially when jazzy)
3. “Joy to the World” (I mean…)
4. “Adeste Fideles” (It’s got *the chord*)
5. “Here We Come A-wassailing” (joyous)
1. “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” (the Lord loves a minor key)
2. “We Three Kings” (especially when jazzy)
3. “Joy to the World” (I mean…)
4. “Adeste Fideles” (It’s got *the chord*)
5. “Here We Come A-wassailing” (joyous)
“Greensleeves”! What a song!
December 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“Greensleeves”! What a song!
@briancgrubb.bsky.social Happy Grink Seasons (we never forget the Grink)
December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
@briancgrubb.bsky.social Happy Grink Seasons (we never forget the Grink)
Oh, my God, it’s morning. I do not care for this.
December 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Oh, my God, it’s morning. I do not care for this.
@jfruh.bsky.social Oh my gosh I just realized that the only reason Dagwood Bumstead is friends with Herb is because Herb’s name is an edible substance
November 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
@jfruh.bsky.social Oh my gosh I just realized that the only reason Dagwood Bumstead is friends with Herb is because Herb’s name is an edible substance
Black Friday evening movie: Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye
November 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Black Friday evening movie: Robert Altman’s The Long Goodbye
@hotdogsladies.bsky.social Look at this turkey among the leaves on this fine Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
@hotdogsladies.bsky.social Look at this turkey among the leaves on this fine Thanksgiving Day
@sarahdbunting.bsky.social Sarah! I just came across this in my inbox and thought you might want to know! (I am a Field Notes nerd, for the record, but the ASE stuff is also so interesting to me!)
fieldnotesbrand.com/products/the...
fieldnotesbrand.com/products/the...
The Maltese Falcon
Field Notes Brand Books imprint is publishing the original text of The Maltese Falcon in the Armed Services Edition format.
fieldnotesbrand.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:26 AM
@sarahdbunting.bsky.social Sarah! I just came across this in my inbox and thought you might want to know! (I am a Field Notes nerd, for the record, but the ASE stuff is also so interesting to me!)
fieldnotesbrand.com/products/the...
fieldnotesbrand.com/products/the...
@patrickzircher.bsky.social This is neither here nor there nor with any reference to anything (fine, I’m rereading some older comics!), and I find myself in awe of letterers and how they work with the other artists involved (and whatever the terms!).
November 18, 2025 at 6:16 AM
@patrickzircher.bsky.social This is neither here nor there nor with any reference to anything (fine, I’m rereading some older comics!), and I find myself in awe of letterers and how they work with the other artists involved (and whatever the terms!).
@comicsinthega.bsky.social Sometimes you’re watching the Zorro TV show (Guy Williams!) and you also want to read some Alex Toth Zorro!
November 17, 2025 at 5:51 AM
@comicsinthega.bsky.social Sometimes you’re watching the Zorro TV show (Guy Williams!) and you also want to read some Alex Toth Zorro!
@scotttobias.bsky.social I just finished Death by Lightning and had somehow missed your recaps/reviews of it and really enjoyed them!
Plus, as I mentioned to other folks, Macfadyen’s “Eat shit! I’m a taxpayer!” line will live in my head forever.
Plus, as I mentioned to other folks, Macfadyen’s “Eat shit! I’m a taxpayer!” line will live in my head forever.
November 14, 2025 at 2:23 AM
@scotttobias.bsky.social I just finished Death by Lightning and had somehow missed your recaps/reviews of it and really enjoyed them!
Plus, as I mentioned to other folks, Macfadyen’s “Eat shit! I’m a taxpayer!” line will live in my head forever.
Plus, as I mentioned to other folks, Macfadyen’s “Eat shit! I’m a taxpayer!” line will live in my head forever.
@thefienprint.bsky.social I’m, oh, say, 66% of the way through Death by Lightning and enjoying it. Macfadyen mildly looks and talks like a very old friend of mine, which amuses me.
Plus the line “Eat shit! I’m a taxpayer!” is probably now evergreen for me. It’s a genuinely funny performance.
Plus the line “Eat shit! I’m a taxpayer!” is probably now evergreen for me. It’s a genuinely funny performance.
November 12, 2025 at 5:57 AM
@thefienprint.bsky.social I’m, oh, say, 66% of the way through Death by Lightning and enjoying it. Macfadyen mildly looks and talks like a very old friend of mine, which amuses me.
Plus the line “Eat shit! I’m a taxpayer!” is probably now evergreen for me. It’s a genuinely funny performance.
Plus the line “Eat shit! I’m a taxpayer!” is probably now evergreen for me. It’s a genuinely funny performance.