Book
1 page 6 “Blozmatov Bearkovski and Igor Beaver.”
This story parodies a historic event.
On November 4th, 1957, Russia Russia in
their space race against the United
States
The backward Rs, vertical lines
through Os, squared off As etc. parody Russia
Book 1
page 7
Later in this issue’s “Lotta Kreviss”
installment we learn that Bob Kronlage is a bluegrass fan. In the next issue’s
installment we learn he is an obsessive fan of western swing music too. It’s
quite likely he’s familiar with Sputniks
and Mutniks, a topical hillbilly
song by Ray Anderson & the Homefolks, released as a single in 1958 on the
Starday label.
Book 1 page 9
Elvis Presley first entered the public
conscious with his debut single on Sun Records in 1954. He quickly became the
most popular singer of all time. His huge popularity and his frenetic
performing style made him a popular target for parody. His rendition of “Hound
Dog”, (in many ways his signature tune) became a number one hit in August of
1956.
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