The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn for June 11, 2013

No mantis sex for you!

Keep your head when all about you have lost theirs.

Isn’t that up to your daughter?

A little nip here, a nibble there- wouldn’t be the first time a guy lost his head over a girl.

preying for a safe return

a real mandible wouldn’t take that abuse

It might just be worth it…

If his head is not attached, what are you going to do about it? He won’t be able to bring your daughter back, anyway.

A date and head; I’m not touching this.

No worries – Mickey Mantis is a switch-hitter.

I was wondering, does an elderly Mantis use a walking stick/

He’d better not come home neck-ed!

They are just going outside to pray.

Don’t worry Mrs. Mantis, I will keep my head on straight.

is she going to grow up to be a head hunter?

Gives new meaning to the term once bitten twice shy, eh?

And if he doesn’t, what’s she gonna do about it?