Consider this library books are checked out for free just don’t forget to return them or pay a fee.
People who buy books have to sell them or give them away.
When they sell them at garage sells they have to be cheap or yet they still give them away.
Books also last longer then gum.
Me I don’t chew gum but enjoy reading. Takes me places.
I buy most of my books (Alibris, Amazon) and share them with friends. I only use the library to read books that are too expensive or out of print…and I don’t chew or smoke;-)
You’re right Carmy. I’ve always thought the library was the most wonderful thing. You can usually get just about any book you want even new ones if you’re willing to wait for it (since everyone else wants to read it too) and be willing to return it in two weeks. But you can read it for free and even if it’s overdue and you have to pay a fine, it’s usually not very much so it’s well worth it. If I really enjoy the book and think I may want to read it again I can then decide to buy it.
alondra over 14 years ago
Not me. I hate chewing gum but love books!
carmy over 14 years ago
That’s probably because you can borrow books from the library instead of having to buy them from a store.
napaeric over 14 years ago
Print books on bubble gum? Took the words right out of my mouth.
GROG Premium Member over 14 years ago
Maybe they should make books chewable.
Takiniteasy over 14 years ago
Just don’t borrow someone else’s bubble gum …
kab2rb over 14 years ago
Consider this library books are checked out for free just don’t forget to return them or pay a fee. People who buy books have to sell them or give them away. When they sell them at garage sells they have to be cheap or yet they still give them away. Books also last longer then gum. Me I don’t chew gum but enjoy reading. Takes me places.
bald over 14 years ago
i used to swap gum with my girlfriend in high school, she never complained
vldazzle over 14 years ago
I buy most of my books (Alibris, Amazon) and share them with friends. I only use the library to read books that are too expensive or out of print…and I don’t chew or smoke;-)
Saucy1121 Premium Member over 14 years ago
I can always reread a book, but my bubble gum loses its’ flavor on the bedpost overnight.
avonsalis over 14 years ago
If Grandpa’s statistic is true, it’s appalling enough to leave me speechless.
bmonk over 14 years ago
Joe seems to be tasting a vintage gum in panel 3…
alondra over 14 years ago
You’re right Carmy. I’ve always thought the library was the most wonderful thing. You can usually get just about any book you want even new ones if you’re willing to wait for it (since everyone else wants to read it too) and be willing to return it in two weeks. But you can read it for free and even if it’s overdue and you have to pay a fine, it’s usually not very much so it’s well worth it. If I really enjoy the book and think I may want to read it again I can then decide to buy it.