Was the overwhelming use of brown somehow a comment on the drab existence of Beetle Bailey’s army camp life? A representation of the filth in which he was wallowing while cleaning the trashcans, leaving only the clean green caps upon his and Sarge’s heads? Perhaps it should be noted that the “clean” trashcans appear to be a lighter shade of brown than the dirty one Beetle is currently scrubbing. And why is the only use of red on top of one of the scrubbing brushes? A subtle symbol of past acts of violence perpetrated upon Beetle by Sarge?
…Or maybe this poor kid just had three crayons.
Christ, I’ll bring Aaron some colored pencils on Wednesday.
Perhaps the artist did not realize that UPS is not technically a branch of the armed services.
The big kids got all the best colors.
Wow, that’s kinda sad.
Geeze Mike, have you totally given up on this column?
“the Sniffer” – Not that it’s anyone’s business but my own, but my health issues, health issues of those in my family, and real world responsibilities may sometimes take precedence over spending time writing 1,000+ word posts for free for the entertainment of others.
Besides, today’s post was awesome.
Man, the Progressive Ruin has really gone to shit since Murdoch bought it.
Mike! You found my Beetle Bailey coloring book! I’ve been looking for that for (does some quick math) 36 years! I was in a brown phase at that point in my life, but I still think I did some of my best work during those years.
I think the question “What can brown do for you?” has just been answered.
People,I’d be more worried about that subliminal star of Astoroth “hidden” on the wall.