Is the joke that he’s blind, so he can’t tell his trumpet is on fire, but they won’t tell him because waiting rooms are super uncomfortable?
Is he the devil, and this is the trumpet version of the Devil went down to Georgia, but because trumpets already look like they’re made of gold, he had to make it special in a different way?
I never understand these
Satan plays the fiddle. This is not just the country song, but folklore going back to Medieval Europe. The early Catholic Church frowned on dancing which the violin was associated with.
In the 19th Century, Nicolo Paganini was rumored to have gotten his talent on that instrument through a pact with the devil, which may have inspired 20th century folklore about Robert Johnson and the crossroads.
Unexpected historical facts in the far side comic comments.
How can I play better than a guy with a trumpet literally ON FIRE?
Don’t complicate it.
Ok, it’s my turn - I don’t get it, wtf is going on here
judging by his cool sunglasses and slicked-back hair, he’s the firest trumpet player and he’s gonna to win the audition.
problem is not only are his trumpet skills fire, his trumpet is literally on fire, so not sure how that’s gonna play out in the cartoon world.
I assumed it was some sort of play on “fire” but perhaps I was looking for something too simple
That’s ol hot lips Houlihan and he’s fixing to bring it!
Not trying to deadname, but did he used to look…different?
it’s just 🔥, that’s the whole joke
Hot Brass maybe? Like he plays so good it caught fire?.. I dunno xD
Is he the devil?
No, good sir, he’s on the level.
I swear it’s Springfield’s only choice, throw up your hands and raise your voice!
Monorail!
All his tunes are straight 🔥
