Red and Rover by Brian Basset for May 20, 2015
May 19, 2015
May 21, 2015
Transcript:
Mommm, may I have a cup of coffee this morning with four heaping teaspoons of sugar, please?! Don't be silly, silly. It'll stunt your growth. Stunt my... She's right. All that caffeine and sugar would have you bouncing off the walls- sending you straight to the hospital and into traction for a year or more. Finally- a good explanation.
amber71 over 9 years ago
From back in the day when doctors thought you would lose growth in the broken leg while it was healing. No physical therapy back then. Weight bearing was a no-no.
mymontana over 9 years ago
Been one tough school year, Red…for me, too! Look forward to a glorious summer with Rover.LOVE & HUGS TO RED & ROVER
Catfeet Premium Member over 9 years ago
Red, just stick to the Froot Loops…you’ll get enough sugar to choke a horse!
sarahbowl1 Premium Member over 9 years ago
Spot on, Rover!
neverenoughgold over 9 years ago
Old Mom’s Tale of course; but the four heaping teaspoons of sugar… now that would not be a good idea!
Scott Coons over 9 years ago
Great strip
Jeff1159 over 9 years ago
Coffee also makes you pee, especially in the winter.
johovey over 9 years ago
I like to add butter to mine, but don’t tell anyone!
flowergirl19 over 9 years ago
“Another dietary myth exploded: coffee is good for you . . .”
True, coffee is full of antioxidants, but adding sugar will certainly detract from its benefits.
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The coffee without the sugar would be a better choice however than that sugar laden cereal he is about eat.