Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for April 22, 2023

paper bag on the head and you’re done – and don’t forget 2 holes for the eyes (unless you’re used to walk into trees)

And he only paid $5000.95 for his new improved super duper protect-all (patent pending) brief case.

Eric knows that if a salesman looks him directly in the eyes he can’t resist.

You mean like the person who sold him those pants? ( and no it wasn’t Dennis)

Eric is a bill of goods. Just ask his boss.

Hey Eric! I’ve got some good bills here! You can get in on the ground floor on this deal. Only $50K.

He could at least splurge on a decent-looking pair of pants.

Eric is wise to hide from Bill Goode, salesman of the year at the Ballard Feed and Novelty store.

If you’re not careful, Eric, you’ll walk into a tree. Also, is that a hole in the heel of your shoe?

Eric ain’t Idle…

Can’t say I blame Eric, those bills of goods are the absolute worst thing to buy. Can’t use them in a scrapbook, they don’t make good wallpaper and are marginally efficient as toilet paper

Good morning Balladeers!

Eric felt safe in his plan until a new neighbor moved in next door — Bill O’Good.

Eric does not trust women…he’s been divorced 5 times and still paying alimony to3 ex-wives!

For all of you down on Eric’s taste in pants, at least he is comfortable enough to take out his cardboard inserts and go casual.

Eric is a devoted practitioner of the ostrich philosophy.

Dennis is struck dumb. He had his bill of goods all ready.

Eric’s case of paranoia was fortunately brief.