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  Minor characters in Bloom County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Rosebud the basselope was the world's last basselope (a cross between a basset hound and an antelope).
After it was revealed that Rosebud was a female, it was discovered that Rosebud had had an affair with Hodge-Podge the jackrabbit, and was pregnant.
Rosebud made her first appearance while Milo and his grandfather were hunting for a beast that "easily devours fifty rhinos a day".
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 Rosebud the Basselope - Definition, explanation
Rosebud the Basselope is a fictitious character in the comic strip Bloom County by Berke Breathed.
Rosebud was discovered to be the world's last basselope (basset hound and antelope cross), and was embarrassed when it was revealed that she is a female.
Rosebud is mostly a minor character in the strip.
www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/r/ro/rosebud_the_basselope.php   (128 words)

  
 Written Assignment#6 Basselopes and Reproductive Barriers Between Species
Basselopes were created by Berkeley Breathed in his Bloom County Comic Strip.
A basselope is part Basset Hound and part Antelope.
Your assignment is to discuss/describe the pre-zygotic and post-zygotic reproductive barriers that are present that may or may not impede the mating of a Basset Hound and an Antelope.
www.cameron.edu /~loreeg/Rosebud.htm   (269 words)

  
 Rosebud - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A rosebud is the bud of the rose flower.
Battle of the Rosebud, a battle on June 17, 1876 between the Lakota (Sioux) and Cheyenne Indian tribes and the United States and their Indian allies, the Shoshone and Crow tribes
Rosebud the Basselope, a character in the comic strip Bloom County
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rosebud   (179 words)

  
 Rosebud - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Rosebud   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
It is located 129 km/80 mi southwest of Pierre, on the Rosebud Indian Reservation.
Even Allie Boone, whose frocks came from Paris, was wont to look with longing eyes on that rosebud concoction as Anne trailed up the main staircase at Redmond in it.
He tried to think what it was like; at first he thought of pea soup; but, driving away that idea angrily, he thought of the petals of a yellow rosebud when you tore it to pieces before it had burst.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /rosebud   (209 words)

  
 Amazon.com for America - The Last Basselope: One Ferocious Story   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Opus is hunting for the world's last basselope, a creature so fierce, so mean, that in olden times "the mere sight of one of them in a dinosaur neighborhood would inspire ripsnorting dinosaur pandemonium lasting for weeks." This is a story of misunderstanding and discovery.
If you remember Opus and Bloom County and the basselope, Rosebud, this is for you.
This is a very heartwarming story about Rosebud, the last basselope (a basset hound with antelope horns and a penchant for dandelion fluff).
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 Minor characters in Bloom County - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The rest of the basselopes died of clogged arteries, as they liked lots of butter on their Pop-Tarts.
One involved Rosebud projecting a six megaton atomic bomb from between her antlers.
The second had Rosebud disguised as an old Russian woman and distributing American commercials, Dove bars, Mickey Mouse clothing, and cheeseburgers.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rosebud_the_Basselope   (2572 words)

  
 Price Compare ISBN 0316126640 The Last Basselope: One Ferocious Story by Berkeley Breathed - Direct Textbooks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Opus is hunting for the world's last basselope, a creature so fierce, so mean, that in olden times "the mere sight of one of them in a dinosaur neighborhood would inspire ripsnorting dinosaur pandemonium lasting for weeks." This is a story of misunderstanding and discovery.
If you remember Opus and Bloom County and the basselope, Rosebud, this is for you.
This one is no exception.

This is a very heartwarming story about Rosebud, the last basselope (a basset hound with antelope horns and a penchant for dandelion fluff).

www.directtextbook.com /prices/0316126640   (376 words)

  
 What is Rosebud the Basselope? : Abaara fun facts and uncommon knowledge - Rosebud the Basselope   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Rosebud the Basselope was discovered as the world's last basselope (
After being hunted by the media, Spuds Mackenzie proved the female-presence belonged to Rosebud.
Oliver Wendell Jones discovered that Hodge-Podge was having a "affair" with Rosebud.
info.abaara.com /pac/Rosebud_the_Basselope   (98 words)

  
 Bloom County St. James Encyclopedia of Pop Culture - Find Articles
He lampooned the American military through the creation of Rosebud, a basselope (part basset hound,; part antelope) that the military wanted to use to smuggle bombs into Russia.
When the strip ended, the only female characters were Ronald-Ann, a poverty stricken African American girl and Rosebud the Basselope who earlier in the comic's run turned out to be female.
Besides a lack of women characters, many readers felt that the comic was offensive and not funny and often lodged complaints with Breathed.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g1epc/is_tov/ai_2419100145   (954 words)

  
 Bloom County Summary
He lampooned the American military through the creation of Rosebud, a basselope (part basset hound, part antelope) that the military wanted to use to smuggle bombs into Russia.
When the strip ended, the only female characters were Ronald-Ann, a poverty stricken African American girl and Rosebud the Basselope who earlier in the comic's run turned out to be female.
Besides a lack of women characters, many readers felt that the comic was offensive and not funny and often lodged complaints with Breathed.
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 The Last Basselope : One Ferocious Story Information (Books/Childrens) - Ratings, Reviews, Prices and Research ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Paperback Average Rating: 5/5 It's a shame this is out of print I don't understand why this book would be out of print.
This is a very heartwarming story about Rosebud, the last basselope (a basset hound with antelope horns and a penchant for dandelion fluff).
Opus, then penguin, Bill the Cat, Ronald Ann, and Milquetoast, the cockroach, all are looking for Rosebud.
www.gmecca.com /Find_n_Buy/ModeX/1_AmazonSafeShopping/1_Subsys/F14790_The_Last_Basselope_One_Ferocious_Story.html   (172 words)

  
 Funny Cartoons - Funny Quotes And Jokes.com - Bloom County   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
She was a major character until 1983, when she faded away completely.
Other characters Hodge-Podge Portnoy Tom Binkley (Michael's father) Lola Granola Steve's mother Milquetoast the Cockroach Rosebud the Basselope Ronald-Ann Smith See also Minor characters in Bloom County Notes For reasons best known to himself, Breathed's hand-printed signature on his strips is usually presented in mirror image, i.e.
Among the topical issues discussed at length in Bloom County are US anti-drug policy (Dr. Oliver's Scalp Tonic), Christian televangelist scandals (Fundamentally Oral Bill), animal testing (Attack of the Mary Kay Commandos), hard rock and censorship (Deathtöngue and Billy and the Boingers), and mass-media advertising (Opus and his weakness for infomercials).
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 De Spectaculis: Rosebuds in American Culture
And as a source of humor (fl, red, white, or blue) that is the gift which gives until you scream for mercy.
And of course we remembered that Rosebud is the last basselope, not a basset hound at all.
The cultural jokes, alas, do not make much sense and are no longer funny unless you lived through the history which gave rise to those particular absurdities.
www.modernprometheus.com /despectaculis/archives/000095.html   (236 words)

  
 Jackalope - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
It was also featured on the very first Nickelodeon show Out of Control which was also hosted by Dave Coulier.
The comic strip Bloom County had as one of its characters Rosebud the Basselope, a cross between a basset hound and an antelope.
Science fiction and fantasy writer Alan Dean Foster wrote a short story titled Jackalope, in which his Mad Amos character served as a guide for a big game hunter, on an unsuccessful hunting expedition for the beast.
www.music.us /education/J/Jackalope.htm   (693 words)

  
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It's a basselope," Jean said as she added another shot of whisky to her coffee.
"His name's Rosebud." Magnus went into the hallway and stared after the creature.
The hat was in fact a set of antlers.
solo.abac.com /lubakmetyk/others/sabia/MeadowX3.txt   (1010 words)

  
 Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
No fair - ya gotta tell everybody what Rosebud was...and in context.
#13 Them basselopes sure make for some fine hunting.
Don't ya'll recognize the difference 'tween Basselopes (3rd one from the left) and Bassezelles (all the others with the curlicue horns - a rare species found only on the African savannah)!?
www.rantburg.com /poparticle.php?ID=163918&D=2006-08-24&HC=1   (274 words)

  
 Jackalope - Free net encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The jackalope appears as a monster in the roleplaying game Deadlands, where it has the power to cause bad luck.
The comic strip Bloom County had as one of its characters Rosebud the Basselope, who is an antlered Basset hound.
In JT LeRoy's novel Sarah, "lot lizards" (prostitutes who ply their trade at truck stops) make pilgrimages to "Holy Jack's Jackalope" in the backwoods of West Virginia to avail themselves of its miraculous powers.
www.netipedia.com /index.php/Jackalope   (883 words)

  
 Basset Hound   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Fred Basset, the main character in the comic strip Fred Basset, created by Alex Graham in 1963.
Basset Hounds playing more minor roles include Rosebud the Basselope from Berke Breathed's comic strip Bloom County and Lafayette, from the 1970 Disney film The Aristocats.
Basset Hounds in films include Fred, the companion of Cledus in the 1977 movie Smokey and the Bandit and Gabriel, Batou's basset hound in Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence.
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 Reaper Message Board > Alice Cooper on Politics
Aug 25 2004, 07:43 PM Yup! Jean was one too! I think she was actually who I was thinking of when I said Reno.
But let's face it who can forget the scandal of Rosebud the Basselope being...gasp...a female dog!
And then it was Opus who caught Rosebud, dancing in a tuttu.
www.reapermini.com /forum/lofiversion/index.php/t9662.html   (709 words)

  
 Down-Home Charm - Fan-Fiction: Not Rogue-Related
Something short and pet-like wearing a hat waddled by the doorway, catching his attention.
It's a basselope," Jean said as she added another shot of whisky to her coffee.
Magnus went into the hallway and stared after the creature.
www.tellingstories.net /rogue/fanfic/unrelated/meadowx/meadow03.shtml   (849 words)

  
 Billy and The Boingers Bootleg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Opus audtioned to the third verse of 'Satan's Love Boogie' by Judas Priest (after which, he wet his pants).
Hodge Podge barely beat out Rosebud the Basselope who sang Simon and Garfunkle while wearing spandex trousers.
Bill was to be lead singer and toungue player, while Steve 'Brains Behind the Spandex' Dallas became lead songwriter and manager.
www.angelfire.com /ak/captainoftheexplorer/bbillyandtheboingers.html   (547 words)

  
 CHILDREN'S BOOK REVIEWS - THE LAST BASSELOPE: ONE FEROCIOUS STORY by Berkeley Breathed
Summary: Opus is hunting for the world's last basselope, a creature so fierce, so mean, that in olden times "the mere sight of one of them in a dinosaur neighborhood would inspire ripsnorting dinosaur pandemonium lasting for weeks." This is a story of discovery and misunderstanding.
Little Kid Reaction: They thought it was funny to see how scared everyone was of the basselope until they meet him and find out he's very friendly and just wants to eat dandelions, not Fearless Explorers like Opus.
Big Kid Reaction: If you remember Opus and Bloom County and the basselope, Rosebud, this is for you.
www.thereadingtub.com /displayBook.asp?id=292   (316 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Last Basselope: One Ferocious Story: Books: Berke Breathed   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The Last Basselope: One Ferocious Story by Berkeley Breathed
I was therefore delighted when my son brought "The Last Basselope" home from the school library.
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www.amazon.com /Last-Basselope-One-Ferocious-Story/dp/0316107611   (1430 words)

  
 Reading Review book review - Billy and the Boingers Bootleg by Berke Breathed
The characters that Berke Breathed created are a lot of fun to read about.
The only new characters added in this book is Lola, Opus's fiance, and Rosebud, the Basselope.
Bloom County will always remain in my heart as one of the best comic strips ever.
www.readingreview.com /billyandtheboingers.html   (372 words)

  
 zachsmind.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
When people think Bloom County, they think that penguins can't fly, but they can terrorize a Mary Kay cosmetic research laboratory if they put their mind to it.
Still more characters included the death defying Bill The Cat, Hodge Podge the rabbit, Portnoy the middle-aged groundhog, Milquetoast the cockroach, Quiche Lorraine, Blondie, Lola Limekiller, Alf Mushpie, Banana Junior 6000, and the basselope Rosebud.
Ronald Ann, Truffles and Mortimer Mouse later took over Breathed's attention and the new strip Outland where Opus arrived later after a bit of a break.
www.zachsmind.com /entry.asp?Date=12/23/2000   (3316 words)

  
 kardkrazy's Trading Cards
76 -- X-15 Cruise Basselope Triptych Part 1
77 -- X-15 Cruise Basselope Triptych Part 2
78 -- X-15 Cruise Basselope Triptych Part 3
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If I said penguin, you would say Opus.
% the rabbit A: Hodge Podge % the groundhog A: Portnoy % the basselope (part antelope, part basset hound) A: Rosebud 11.
Only one country in Africa has a population of more than 100 million.
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 Pic Bks K-L
In true Bloom County style, it's Opus and his best friends, Bill the Housecat, Milquetoast the Housebug, and Ronald-Ann the Housekid on "The Great Basselope Expedition!" What's a basselope, you ask?
Hm...looks strangely like a basset hound with antlers, (named Rosebud) but maybe it's just me...
True to Seuss form, the characters are fun and silly, but the message is clear.
www.fresnofamily.com /books/picbkskl.htm   (279 words)

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