This comic book panel is from Dennis the Menace #10, May, 1955. Approved by the Comics Code Authority, it shows Dennis’ bare butt sticking out and his parents sleeping together in the same bed.
It Couldn’t Be Shown On TV!
The Hulk on Virgin Vinyl
Okay, so the record isn’t vinyl, it’s mylar. But for what’s it’s worth the audio on the player below was captured when this 50-year-old flexi-disc was played for the very first time.
In the Belly of the Daily Beast
“It’s a real fucking mess over there. I think his money will be gone in a few weeks… Stan and [his daughter] JC are literally being picked apart by vultures.”
This upsetting update on Stan Lee in the Daily Beast isn’t something I want to be reading on a Sunday morning that’s one hour shorter than it was last week.
Extra: Mark Evanier’s thoughts on Stan’s condition and situation are at this link.
Sir Fantastic
From 2010, a very interesting hour-long BBC biography of Elton John. Most of it is spent, as it should be, on Reg Dwight’s start, the transformation into Elton, and his first five years as the Superstar of the 70’s.
https://youtu.be/oNZHA5eMEw8
Calling BS on the Politicians
Three intelligent and thoughtful high school students in Massachusetts explain why they will participate in the #ENOUGH Walkout next week.
Oliver!
The question I wish Terry Gross had asked of John Oliver was, “when will you admit to being Eric Idle’s bastard son?”