Ben by Daniel Shelton for July 22, 2020

Cute, but what does it mean?

It is explained at the bottom of the last panel, fuzzbucket.

Mickey Mouse? Where?

I can see grandpa’s concern but he IS a little demanding.

I suppose remembering your heritage is a good thing, but I’m glad my parents didn’t think that way.

I mean, on my mom’s side it would have been OK, English and Swedish, not bad.

On dad’s side? English, Spanish, German, French, Cherokee, Seminole, African (of unknown national origin), plus who KNOWS what else.

I would be a very mixed-up person – instead of simply very mixed!

Then again, I’m currently trying to learn French, Spanish, German, and Swedish on Duolingo, so I really am kind of mixed up now.

“Itadakimasu” is an essential phrase in your Japanese vocabulary. It’s often translated as “I humbly receive,” but in a mealtime setting, it’s compared to “Let’s eat,” “Bon appétit,” or “Thanks for the food.” Some even liken it to the religious tradition of saying grace before eating.

Thanks for the laugh!

Cute.