paoconnell
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The Sterns have been Zippyed
Tue, 09/19/06 11:28 PM
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Zippy the Pinhead is a longtime comic strip that started back in the 60s, and is often carried by alternative newspapers. he has a Website: http://www.zippythepinhead.com/ Zippy's a "pinheaded" guy in a muu-muu clown getup, that, among other things, loves diners, road statues like the Big Boy and muffler men, and road food. In today strip (9/19/2006--look it up on the website starting on 9/20/06), Zippy pontificates: "Jane and Michael Stern are my copilots, Zerbrina." [his wife]."I totally trust Jane and Michael Stern in all matters gastrointestinal." And it goes on... 
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mr chips
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Wed, 09/20/06 3:44 AM
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Quite an honor for the Sterns.
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ConeyIslandLou
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Wed, 09/20/06 6:37 AM
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AWESOME
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fhoran
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Wed, 09/20/06 7:40 AM
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Or it could mean that the Apocalypse is truly upon us. Fred
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Ashphalt
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Wed, 09/20/06 11:18 AM
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I loved it, especially the title, "Stern Behavior." Zippy (and Griffy) frequently appear in Roadfood-approved haunts. I think he's one of us. 
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sk bob
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Wed, 09/20/06 8:53 PM
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Zippy is one of us, and so is Griffy. I can't wait to see what Bill Griffith comes up with about the O'Rourkes Diner fire, it was one of his favorite diners.
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UncleVic
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Thu, 09/21/06 11:51 AM
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Burgermeister
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Thu, 09/21/06 2:09 PM
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quote:Originally posted by paoconnell Zippy the Pinhead is a longtime comic strip that started back in the 60s, and is often carried by alternative newspapers. he has a Website: http://www.zippythepinhead.com/ Zippy's a "pinheaded" guy in a muu-muu clown getup, that, among other things, loves diners, road statues like the Big Boy and muffler men, and road food... The Zippy comic strip character is based on the real life circus sideshow perfomer Simon Metz (1892-1976) who went by the stage name "Schlitzie." A google.com search will yield many online links with Schlitzie info.  
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grunkom
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Sun, 09/24/06 8:31 PM
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What an honor. Zippy regularly honors diners and great roadside art. I guess that now Jane and Michael will be added to the pantheon.
Congrats!
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ConeyIslandLou
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Sun, 09/24/06 9:13 PM
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quote:Originally posted by Burgermeister quote:Originally posted by paoconnell Zippy the Pinhead is a longtime comic strip that started back in the 60s, and is often carried by alternative newspapers. he has a Website: http://www.zippythepinhead.com/ Zippy's a "pinheaded" guy in a muu-muu clown getup, that, among other things, loves diners, road statues like the Big Boy and muffler men, and road food... The Zippy comic strip character is based on the real life circus sideshow perfomer Simon Metz (1892-1976) who went by the stage name "Schlitzie." A google.com search will yield many online links with Schlitzie info. Schlitzie was one of the 'stars' of the classic 1932 horror flick, FREAKS....
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Trebor K
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Sun, 09/24/06 11:17 PM
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Question is - "Are they having fun yet?"
Right Griffey?
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Diner-Lover
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Tue, 09/26/06 5:10 PM
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This is so exciting! I used to be an Illustrator in a previous life and love Bill Griffith's unique style of drawing.
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Fri, 09/29/06 2:52 PM
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I have always enjoyed reading Zippy. I don't always get it, but I enjoy reading it. And doesn't being a Jane & Michael fan just show good taste?
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sk bob
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RE: The Sterns have been Zippyed
Fri, 09/29/06 5:39 PM
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go to zippy the pinhead.com and you'll get an appreciation & an education.
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