Off to D. C., A-SAP

It's a tough job, but someone needs to do it. As a regular feature of this here blog, I'm going to post a daily comic strip that has successfully made me laugh out loud. A mere snigger or smirk will not be sufficient. Here's the first one, from syndicated reruns of Al Capp's Li'l Abner.

Until I figure out how to widen the blog, you'll have to click through to see the full sized versions.



This is part of a story thread that begins with a hot dog length war, leading to Mammy Yokum's invention of the "Endless Hot Dog". When Mammy Yokum accidentally overcharged an Important Visitor (who is only seen from behind, carries a golf bag, and has a "U. S. 1" Washington, DC, license plate) by a nickel, she feels obliged to return it at all costs. The concept was
covered by the mainstream media:



I'm glad United Media is still offering Li'l Abner (and Peanuts) for syndication.