The Exile of the Sons of Uisliu (3 of 8)
Publication Date: May 19, 2010
Chapter: English Literature During The Middle Ages
In my script, this comic was titled "Wet T-Shirt Contest." I think that makes me laugh more than the actual comic.
Seriously though, the story itself states that, when a son of Uisliu sings, "every cow or beast that heard [the song] gave two-third more milk." Two things strike me about this: first, and most obvious, is that it notes that more than just cows will give extra milk (hence the comic); second, it's strangely precise in its measurement. I'm not sure why that fascinates me, but the idea of a Seventh Century Celt with a measuring cup makes me laugh. Then again, I'm pretty easily amused.
Oh, and this is the first comic with Derdriu in it. She's pretty much crazy and I think I'm in love with her. Guess I'd better start packing those sack lunches for my exile.
Year: c. 8th Century • Info: Celtic Literature Collective
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Lit Brick is a comic started by Jodie Troutman in an effort to read the entire Norton Anthology of English Literature. Having eventually succeeded in that goal, it now features comics about all manner of random literature. For more of Jodie's work, visit longtalljodie.com!
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