It's a genre of Jesus art known as "Laughing Jesus." And of course he's rendered as a modern white European-American with modern dental care. 😂 Even so, it's the perfect reaction to Don Cornholio's "confession." Even Jesus laughs!
Having cancelled my subscriptions to WaPo and NYT it does get to the point where one can only have so many Substack subscriptions. Your insightful commentary is the reason you will remain my first and foremost subscription. That being said, is there a way to petition Substack to offer groups of artists/editorialists for subscription? Some of the pot is better than none. We have reached critical mass with the incredible number of cannot live without sources and finite resources. I truly believe that is the only reason you may be losing paid subscribers.
I agree on that need (to have the option to support groups of substacks). I looked for that when I first started using it and couldn't find it. Your substack was the first one I supported and I'm set up to renew automatically. If that doesn't happen, I'll be sure to re-subscribe!
I agree you can't be paying for every Substack writer. I'm retired on a short to medium leash for funds. So it would be great if we could get a group rate on, say, 5 or, if you want more, 10. Give us a few options.
Sorry about the suitcase. I don't think the telescopic part can be replaced. Old suitcases are good for storing stuff if you are trying to avoid dust or a musty smell (the latter requires adding a pack of damp defender). My mother used to say, "There's a special place in hell for those who are cruel to children." Surely, 47's spot is reserved. I do think he's on Ozempic and the side effects may be getting to him.o ("Ozempic feet" -- who knew?)
PS: Goodwill may have a replacement for your old suitcase. Postmark has some good ones, but you need to add some keywords like plain or solid to avoid scrolling through all the LVs and Burberry.
I read a news article last night about trump telling his buddies at Fox he was hoping to get into Heaven. I thought, “Oh this must be an Onion post and I didn’t notice.” Nope. It was real news. I laughed and laughed. Then I read the blurb to my son, and we both laughed and laughed. And I laughed again when I saw your toon, then showed it to him and we both laughed some more. I’m usually pissy about trump and am always cursing or rolling my eyes over the dumb shit he says. But this time he really made me laugh — full-throated laughter. I never would have dreamed that would happen. Oh no. I hope I didn’t fall for a distraction!
I’m not sure there’s anything to be done for your bag, unfortunately. The same thing happened to me not long ago. I kept the bag for awhile, thinking maybe there would be somebody, somewhere who could repair it. But no. I had to toss it. I never thought of using it as storage. If you have things you want to protect, at least you could extend the usefulness of the bag, even if you can’t use it for travel anymore.
Just put it in one of those garbage bags they use in construction. Leave a small hole in the top for the pully thing and cut 2 holes in the bottom for the wheely things. This is no time to piss money away.
Does the handle still retract? can you still roll it with what's left without driving you crazy? then keep it. Otherwise say adios and find a new travel companion.
I wonder if all those god botherers have put a bee in his eternal bonnet or if he is trying to come up with a new grift.
Regarding subscriptions - it could be a sign of the times - if paid, people may be watching their pennies, if not then they may be burned out and retreating from the battle.
Why don't you auction it on eBay? There might be people who would like to own a piece of your history...or there might be some weirdos who might buy it and then do exorcism stuff over it, post it on TikTok and Twitter/X, it will go viral and you will get more subscribers.....The down side of this, you will have to pack it and ship it...and there might be projectile vomiting....
I was going to say the same about the subscriptions. I cut back on all except for Clay. Clay, I wouldn't take it personally. This is what I mentioned before - in effect, cartoonists are being put out of business because instead of many being seen in a newspaper, one needs to subscribe and pay individually which is far more expensive for most of us.
I had to snort out loud when I heard about his hopes of going to Heaven, too. I actually said to myself (in my head, since I haven't reached that stage in life where I talk to myself out loud very often), "As IF!!!", which is an expression I seldom use. No way is HE ever going to end up there, if there is such a place! As for your poor suitcase, I've found that they make great extra storage for seasonal items such as blankets, Xmas decor, etc. Or throw your dirty laundry in it for easy transport to the laundromat! :) Reuse, repurpose, recycle!
Actually, Varvel and a whole lot of Protestants get the bit about repentance and saying "Lord, Lord" wrong. Jesus said that wasn't enough. But He did say what does you get into Heaven. "Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: . . . Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’,
And He was equally clear about who gets into Hell in Matthew 25:41: "Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ 46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
Thanks for saving me from having to write all of that. The way these so-called Christians are treating immigrants shows that they definitely NOT followers of Christ. They seem to be following the God of the Old Testament instead - so what does that make them?
Losing subscribers is sad though understandable in this period of economical prosperity 😏😢 wink wink.
I just upped my subscription so maybe you can use it towards a new carry-on. I just googled "best cheap 20 inch suitcases" and there a plethora of options.
I believe in good and evil - that is the limit of my religion whatever - but bear with me......
Let's talk about the part about “faith" not good deeds getting a person into this whatever heaven.
So - I call upon all Peezie-Heads to have faith - don't worry about the "good deeds" - have faith that soon, real soon we will have an announcement in the obit column. Too much KFC? Too much crypto? Too many "gifts" that overload his senses? Too much orange whatever?
All together now, Peezie-Heads - “faaaiiiiitttthhhhh”
ps this might offend but I think we have past the point of what is acceptable to MAGA-cult kool-aide drinking members and their vitriol and plain meanness....Long live the US Constitution.
Ok Clay, my best advice (from a tried and true recycler) is to properly dispose of the bag. It has obviously served you well, is the perfect size, and does look loved, Purchase a really well made, not too expensive new model and do NOT feel any guilt about it! Do it now, do it quickly, pay cash, and don’t look back. That’s this older lady’s best very good take on your problem. And, are you sure you’re not trending slowly and scarily into being a possible hoarder? Prescient word is ‘older’. Oh my! 🎶
Awesomely Excellent Toon! And great blog! Very informative and important. And I had totally missed the story of the call to 🦊Schnooze.
🆘 Just my personal opinion, but I think Christian Nationalism is one of the greatest threats to the USA and the world. And maybe being cozy with so many who believe in that got his clogged brain cells churning. If you actually read what the denomination of the church Pete Hegseth attends (Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches - CREC) states it is chilling. I am sure all the Islamophobes are thrilled with his rhetoric against Muslims, and the new DOD recruiting ads that make the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan look like mere squabbles in a playground. However, the CREC
doesn’t preach for a “Godly nation” (🇺🇸) or a “Godly World”! It is very specifically a “CHRIST centered 🇺🇸 AND world! And for all the yammering from the 🍊Regime about their work to protect Jews and combat antisemitism, if you read the small print you realize that eventually that will stop. Just like when the Nazis were celebrated by “Christians” when they were systematically eliminating the Jews, it all suddenly changed when demands were placed on what could be preached from a “Christian” pulpit. Argue with the Nazis about that and you just won a ticket of your own to a concentration camp! Once the 🇺🇸 has disposed of all Brown people, the homeless, the mentally ill, the disabled (don’t roll your eyes, I predicted something like January 6th and everyone did 🙄… until they didn’t.) The very premise of Christian Nationalists, put so clearly by CREC, is that you “accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior” or you ARE going to hell. And “Christianity” has a dark history of exactly what they do to people who refuse to comply.
The link below from the Holocaust Encyclopedia will give more insight into Christians and the Nazis.
Scroll all the way through the article for the full impact and how it is still relevant today.
I do not buy into traditional Christian doctrine, but find that living a life like Jesus taught is very meaningful to me. I've read a lot of near-death experiences throughout my adult life and have noticed that most of them included a "life review". It's described not just as a panoramic memory of what you have done throughout your life, but a vivid experience of how your life has impacted others... felt through their eyes! If this is for real, Trump will have a lot of experiencing to do of how he has impacted others.
The way my hubby and I try to live in relation to what Jesus taught, while leaving the religiosity behind, is probably very similar to yours. “Love your neighbors and take care of the poor, hungry, homeless, old, sick, orphans … basically anyone we can in any way we can.”
That ear diaper is GOLD. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 One of your best yet.
Good luck with your suitcase. I remain a paid subscriber.
Who is that in the ear diaper? If you say Jesus- wow! He’s got a really great dentist!
It's a genre of Jesus art known as "Laughing Jesus." And of course he's rendered as a modern white European-American with modern dental care. 😂 Even so, it's the perfect reaction to Don Cornholio's "confession." Even Jesus laughs!
Thanks so much! My little mushy brain cells were going “ding, ding, ding, I recognize that from ……” 🤤
Love it. Thanks!
Having cancelled my subscriptions to WaPo and NYT it does get to the point where one can only have so many Substack subscriptions. Your insightful commentary is the reason you will remain my first and foremost subscription. That being said, is there a way to petition Substack to offer groups of artists/editorialists for subscription? Some of the pot is better than none. We have reached critical mass with the incredible number of cannot live without sources and finite resources. I truly believe that is the only reason you may be losing paid subscribers.
I don't think so, but there should be.
I agree on that need (to have the option to support groups of substacks). I looked for that when I first started using it and couldn't find it. Your substack was the first one I supported and I'm set up to renew automatically. If that doesn't happen, I'll be sure to re-subscribe!
I agree you can't be paying for every Substack writer. I'm retired on a short to medium leash for funds. So it would be great if we could get a group rate on, say, 5 or, if you want more, 10. Give us a few options.
Sorry about the suitcase. I don't think the telescopic part can be replaced. Old suitcases are good for storing stuff if you are trying to avoid dust or a musty smell (the latter requires adding a pack of damp defender). My mother used to say, "There's a special place in hell for those who are cruel to children." Surely, 47's spot is reserved. I do think he's on Ozempic and the side effects may be getting to him.o ("Ozempic feet" -- who knew?)
PS: Goodwill may have a replacement for your old suitcase. Postmark has some good ones, but you need to add some keywords like plain or solid to avoid scrolling through all the LVs and Burberry.
I read a news article last night about trump telling his buddies at Fox he was hoping to get into Heaven. I thought, “Oh this must be an Onion post and I didn’t notice.” Nope. It was real news. I laughed and laughed. Then I read the blurb to my son, and we both laughed and laughed. And I laughed again when I saw your toon, then showed it to him and we both laughed some more. I’m usually pissy about trump and am always cursing or rolling my eyes over the dumb shit he says. But this time he really made me laugh — full-throated laughter. I never would have dreamed that would happen. Oh no. I hope I didn’t fall for a distraction!
I’m not sure there’s anything to be done for your bag, unfortunately. The same thing happened to me not long ago. I kept the bag for awhile, thinking maybe there would be somebody, somewhere who could repair it. But no. I had to toss it. I never thought of using it as storage. If you have things you want to protect, at least you could extend the usefulness of the bag, even if you can’t use it for travel anymore.
Sure you know this already - take a picture and use the Google Search. Looks like there is something similar on Amazon. Good luck with your search.
I have one in Amazon in my shopping cart, but it's not this one.
Just put it in one of those garbage bags they use in construction. Leave a small hole in the top for the pully thing and cut 2 holes in the bottom for the wheely things. This is no time to piss money away.
Does the handle still retract? can you still roll it with what's left without driving you crazy? then keep it. Otherwise say adios and find a new travel companion.
I wonder if all those god botherers have put a bee in his eternal bonnet or if he is trying to come up with a new grift.
Regarding subscriptions - it could be a sign of the times - if paid, people may be watching their pennies, if not then they may be burned out and retreating from the battle.
Only one half retracts. That does not work because I tried on the way home.
Why don't you auction it on eBay? There might be people who would like to own a piece of your history...or there might be some weirdos who might buy it and then do exorcism stuff over it, post it on TikTok and Twitter/X, it will go viral and you will get more subscribers.....The down side of this, you will have to pack it and ship it...and there might be projectile vomiting....
Definitely a new bag. I have a similar bag. I made the mistake of leaving it where my cats could get it and they have used it as a scratching post.
You're lucky that's all they did to it.
Great work Clay! We all know he’s going to HELL, and so are his loyal hypocritical followers. I’m just worried that he’s going to bring HELL to us.
If you look at the bright side, at least you got your suitcase! And I’m sure you will find a better one at goodwill!
I was going to say the same about the subscriptions. I cut back on all except for Clay. Clay, I wouldn't take it personally. This is what I mentioned before - in effect, cartoonists are being put out of business because instead of many being seen in a newspaper, one needs to subscribe and pay individually which is far more expensive for most of us.
I subscribe to Clay on Substack. And GoComics for a bunch of other great cartoon journalists. But I am not sure how much they get paid for that?
I had to snort out loud when I heard about his hopes of going to Heaven, too. I actually said to myself (in my head, since I haven't reached that stage in life where I talk to myself out loud very often), "As IF!!!", which is an expression I seldom use. No way is HE ever going to end up there, if there is such a place! As for your poor suitcase, I've found that they make great extra storage for seasonal items such as blankets, Xmas decor, etc. Or throw your dirty laundry in it for easy transport to the laundromat! :) Reuse, repurpose, recycle!
I have a laundry bag that I really like. It has big, thick handles.
Actually, Varvel and a whole lot of Protestants get the bit about repentance and saying "Lord, Lord" wrong. Jesus said that wasn't enough. But He did say what does you get into Heaven. "Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: . . . Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? 38 When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? 39 Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ 40 And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’,
And He was equally clear about who gets into Hell in Matthew 25:41: "Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ 44 “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ 45 “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ 46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”
Thanks for saving me from having to write all of that. The way these so-called Christians are treating immigrants shows that they definitely NOT followers of Christ. They seem to be following the God of the Old Testament instead - so what does that make them?
Losing subscribers is sad though understandable in this period of economical prosperity 😏😢 wink wink.
I just upped my subscription so maybe you can use it towards a new carry-on. I just googled "best cheap 20 inch suitcases" and there a plethora of options.
Good luck.
Thank you so very much. And welcome to the comments. You rock, Claire!
I believe in good and evil - that is the limit of my religion whatever - but bear with me......
Let's talk about the part about “faith" not good deeds getting a person into this whatever heaven.
So - I call upon all Peezie-Heads to have faith - don't worry about the "good deeds" - have faith that soon, real soon we will have an announcement in the obit column. Too much KFC? Too much crypto? Too many "gifts" that overload his senses? Too much orange whatever?
All together now, Peezie-Heads - “faaaiiiiitttthhhhh”
ps this might offend but I think we have past the point of what is acceptable to MAGA-cult kool-aide drinking members and their vitriol and plain meanness....Long live the US Constitution.
Except JD scares me too. Sometimes more. The whole regime needs to fall. 😔
Trump's death would just be a speed bump.
Ok Clay, my best advice (from a tried and true recycler) is to properly dispose of the bag. It has obviously served you well, is the perfect size, and does look loved, Purchase a really well made, not too expensive new model and do NOT feel any guilt about it! Do it now, do it quickly, pay cash, and don’t look back. That’s this older lady’s best very good take on your problem. And, are you sure you’re not trending slowly and scarily into being a possible hoarder? Prescient word is ‘older’. Oh my! 🎶
Trump is not thinking of heaven 😂.
Excellent toon and blog...very enlightening, I didn't know he did this. It gives me hope. You do have interesting issues.
Awesomely Excellent Toon! And great blog! Very informative and important. And I had totally missed the story of the call to 🦊Schnooze.
🆘 Just my personal opinion, but I think Christian Nationalism is one of the greatest threats to the USA and the world. And maybe being cozy with so many who believe in that got his clogged brain cells churning. If you actually read what the denomination of the church Pete Hegseth attends (Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches - CREC) states it is chilling. I am sure all the Islamophobes are thrilled with his rhetoric against Muslims, and the new DOD recruiting ads that make the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan look like mere squabbles in a playground. However, the CREC
doesn’t preach for a “Godly nation” (🇺🇸) or a “Godly World”! It is very specifically a “CHRIST centered 🇺🇸 AND world! And for all the yammering from the 🍊Regime about their work to protect Jews and combat antisemitism, if you read the small print you realize that eventually that will stop. Just like when the Nazis were celebrated by “Christians” when they were systematically eliminating the Jews, it all suddenly changed when demands were placed on what could be preached from a “Christian” pulpit. Argue with the Nazis about that and you just won a ticket of your own to a concentration camp! Once the 🇺🇸 has disposed of all Brown people, the homeless, the mentally ill, the disabled (don’t roll your eyes, I predicted something like January 6th and everyone did 🙄… until they didn’t.) The very premise of Christian Nationalists, put so clearly by CREC, is that you “accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior” or you ARE going to hell. And “Christianity” has a dark history of exactly what they do to people who refuse to comply.
The link below from the Holocaust Encyclopedia will give more insight into Christians and the Nazis.
Scroll all the way through the article for the full impact and how it is still relevant today.
https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/martin-niemoeller-first-they-came-for-the-socialists
A great book to read if you want to understand Christian Nationalism is Money, Lies, and God by Katerine Stewart.
I wonder how this regime's thoughts on the Holocaust Museum will change over time. I'm guessing it is low on their list of things to attack though.
I do not buy into traditional Christian doctrine, but find that living a life like Jesus taught is very meaningful to me. I've read a lot of near-death experiences throughout my adult life and have noticed that most of them included a "life review". It's described not just as a panoramic memory of what you have done throughout your life, but a vivid experience of how your life has impacted others... felt through their eyes! If this is for real, Trump will have a lot of experiencing to do of how he has impacted others.
The way my hubby and I try to live in relation to what Jesus taught, while leaving the religiosity behind, is probably very similar to yours. “Love your neighbors and take care of the poor, hungry, homeless, old, sick, orphans … basically anyone we can in any way we can.”
Trump going to heaven. OMGLMAOROFSOC!
(Oh My GOD, Laughing My Ass Off, Rolling On Floor, Spitting Out Coffee!)