Meanwhile, Back In Modern Times

January 27, 2025

Exploring popular culture, social norms, and everyday life.

Misunderstanding his dying father’s advice, Arnie spent several years protecting the family mules.
Math anxiety / Latin convulsions / Chemistry conniptions / Physics floundering / Wood shop apathy / Basic stupidity
Classroom afflictions
“Young man, if you’ve got a pet in there ...”
So, Ms. Clavell … read any good books lately?
After years of harboring his secret desires, Ned finally hits on the senior librarian.
Dang! Why do I always have to sit next to some weirdo?
“Oo! I know, Doris! ... Drape one of his arms over your shoulder!”
NEVER NEVER LAND / NEVER SAY NEVER LAND / SOMETIMES BUT NOT ALWAYS LAND / SAY IT DON'T SPRAY IT LAND / NEWARK,
Crucial decisions along life’s highway
“Say, Carl … forget the Hendersons for a second and come look at this thing.”

Comic Collections

the far side comic collections titled 'meanwhile, back in modern times' Meanwhile, Back In Modern Times

Exploring popular culture, social norms, and everyday life.

the far side comic collections titled 'hey, betty, they're playing our song!' Hey, Betty, They're Playing Our Song!

A collection of singers, soloists, and songwriters who sometimes strike the right note.