The Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom for December 30, 2021

It’s just one thing after another.

When the times get tough, the tough get walking!!

/SHMIRK/

At least the car didn’t catch fire.

Must have been a long traffic stan still if you run out of gas.

Who need gas when you’re not going anywhere?

Don’t worry, there’s a service station at the top of that steep hill.

The car behind can push you to the next service station.

Mama told me there’d be days like this…

My wife and I were in a similar situation, we did two things. One, turned the engine off. (No need to have it idle for an hour.) Second, was to find a semi to stand behind while answering the call of nature.

I thought I heard the Goddess giggle between the second and third panel.

It sucks to be you.

look on the bright side – your wife’s not next to you complaining…

The battery is probably dead too.

don’t tempt the gods

Good thing he’s not driving an EV. With a gas car, it’s possible to get a ride to a station and buy a gallon of gas to take back to the car. With an EV, it requires that the car be towed somewhere with a charger.

As Roseanne Roseannadanna said, "It’s always something "

there’s always something else… and being careful not to say that phrase does not help.

It always comes in bunches!

How do you charge an EV if you run out of juice on the highway?

Could be worse.. you could sitting in a dead EV.

If Brutus had an EV, he’d not have any problem with sitting in “idle” as the EV uses hardly any energy when not moving.

Somedays you just deserve that title Brutus, as do we all at times. ALWAYS keep your tank half full….

never, ever, ask what else could go wrong… ‘cuz there’s always something

Never, ever ask that question. The possibilities are endless and will show themselves when that question is asked.

When you are the Born Loser you should never ever tempt fate.

Just put it in neutral and go with the flow.

They TOLD you on the news, that the lines for the COVID tests go on forever.

I have always hated traffic jams. But if you want to try to drive in the worst IMPO traffic jams in the world, try Tokyo Japan.

And your AAA expired yesterday.

He had to ask

Next for the Born Loser – cell phone battery dies!

The first snow storm of the season is due to hit the Omaha area tomorrow night. This is a good reminder. Fill your gas tank and keep it at least half full to prevent condensation and gas line freeze. Make sure you have your tires and battery checked. Put blankets and a flashlight with fresh batteries in the car. Thanks Brutus, you aren’t a Born Loser today. Happy New Year – Gott Nytt År.

Second panel: Brutus is The Born Loser so, of course, something else could go wrong.

Being retired military – always carry empty container to go in. And always keep vehicle full of gas. Never go below 3/4 tank Gas and I traveled a many a mile. Still keep cooler of water and beverages and snacks in my trucks and cars and a gallon of water for others in emergency. Jump cables/blanket.