In today’s “Wavy Rule,” Paul considers those newfangled billets-vous that they use to buy marzipan in the Old Country–and an alternate universe in which Yankees get to decide what goes on them. He writes:
As reported by Reuters, “In the latest example that the U.S. dollar just ain’t what it used to be, some shops in New York City have begun accepting euros and other foreign currency as payment for merchandise.” That got me thinking on special United States-ian Euros for special use in this country. Click to enlarge!
More by Paul Morris: “The Wavy Rule” archive; “Arnjuice,” a wistful, funny webcomic; a smorgasbord at Flickr; and beautifully off-kilter cartoon collections for sale (and free download) at Lulu.
Monthly Archives: September 2008
The Wavy Rule, a Daily Comic By Paul Morris: What to Call the New Cold War?
Today’s “Wavy Rule” concerns our late, great newfound enemy: Russia. Click to enlarge!
More by Paul Morris: “The Wavy Rule” archive; “Arnjuice,” a wistful, funny webcomic; a smorgasbord at Flickr; and beautifully off-kilter cartoon collections for sale (and free download) at Lulu.
Moral Relativism! Violence! And Barnes & Noble–All Tomorrow Night in New York
Steven Lukes and Slavoj Zizek will be discussing their new books with Rebecca Mead tomorrow, September 3rd, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Union Square Barnes & Noble. Lukes’s is Moral Relativism, and Zizek’s is Violence. Both are inaugural volumes in Picador’s new series of “Big Ideas/Small Books.” It’s going to be quite an event, believe me! Also, if you’re a Katha Pollitt fan (and in these baffling Sarah Palin days, who isn’t, or can afford not to be?), you may just get a glimpse of her. Consider it a tip!
The Wavy Rule, a Daily Comic By Paul Morris: Katrina’s Ugly Brother
Here’s Paul on today’s “Wavy Rule” (click to enlarge!):
We were relieved to see that New Orleans was spared the worst in the latest hurricane. Still, has anyone learned the most important lessons from the egregious mistakes that resulted in almost 2,000 deaths during Hurricane Katrina? In preparation for Gustav, according to The Chicago Tribune, “city officials ordered downtown hotels closed, strongly urged all residents and visitors to leave and choreographed an orderly bus and train convoy to evacuate up to 30,000 city residents without the means to get out themselves.” But the levee that broke during Katrina was severely tested again, and while getting people out saves (and saved) lives, it still does nothing to protect the city from the storm itself.
More by Paul Morris: “The Wavy Rule” archive; “Arnjuice,” a wistful, funny webcomic; a smorgasbord at Flickr; and beautifully off-kilter cartoon collections for sale (and free download) at Lulu.