Monday, April 21, 2025

Five Years If You're Lucky

A woman holds a long box tied with a string. Her husband or whatever smarmily leans in and asks "New shoes?" A thick CLUNK makes up the second panel. The husband is now on the floor with a black eye and holding his head. "What did I say?" he asks.
May 20, 1966
But seriously, what is it?

That would actually be a funny comment if this were a couple who actually liked and loved each other and knew how to have fun.

Brutus sits in his green chair. Wilberforce asks "I know my video game console is pretty new, but there's a brand new one that's better! Can I have one?" Brutus responds with "Ha! When pigs fly." Wilberforce asks "So is that a yes?"
This is a bold move, Wilberforce. I believe in being honest with your children about your finances. "Look, kid, you have to wait for major holidays and your birthday. We can only afford a new gaming console every 5 or so years or else the entire system just falls apart."