G.M. Nair answers “Does it bother you that "Phoney Bone" and...”

Emily asked this question about Bone: The Complete Edition:

Does it bother you that "Phoney Bone" and "Fone Bone" sound SO similar? Why not just pick another name? What is "Fone" supposed to mean, anyway?

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G.M. Nair The name Fone Bone is a direct reference to a name used by MAD Magazine cartoonist Don Martin back in the day. It's more of an homage that has complet…moreThe name Fone Bone is a direct reference to a name used by MAD Magazine cartoonist Don Martin back in the day. It's more of an homage that has completely overshadowed the original (admittedly obscure) reference.(less)

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