The Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom for August 09, 2023

Trouble in the tea cozy business?

A Martini, shaken not stirred.

He can always meditate over a martini. Begin by contemplating the olive, then the toothpick, the glass, then think about how easily all the separate parts come together to form the perfect martini.

I prefer Mai Tai’s…..

I prefer a Bloody Caesar followed by a couple beers.

After 3 martinis I can meditate until tomorrow.

Cozy up to the bar Chief and order another one.

Is there a possible typo? Did he say, “have you tried meditation to help you relax?” or, “have you tried medication to help you relax?”

It’s almost Happy Hour Chief. Let’s Go!!!

My relaxation drink was a good single malt scotch. Now I don’t drink at all. The doctor said some foolishness about alcohol and my meds not playing well together.

can’t get more relaxed then boozey. :J

I tried a martini once, it seemed to me like drinking perfume

One of the more intimate contacts between the Boss and Brutus where the Boss lets down his guard and is actually confiding with Brutus as a “friend/confidant”. Brutus offers a rational approach to the situation and the Boss gives a humourous response typical of the Boss. However, the door to intimacy was opened, ever so slightly and will probably be slammed later on . However, the Boss has revealed his true feelings about Brutus……

Me too Veeblefester, me too! Except I prefer scotch & soda…lately anyway.

Billy Joel “Piano Man”:

♪♫ "There’s an old man sittin’ next to me, makin’ love to his tonic and gin.

And the waitress is practicing politics, as the businessmen slowly get stoned." ♫♪

Make life easier Brutus. Bring a flask of martinis to work every day as an offering.

I think of Bossman as more of a carrier of stress than someone who needs meditation/medication. He stresses people out.

I’ve never had a martini; I’d like a spiced rum, straight up.

I thought TENSE was the chief’s middle name. Rancid W. “Rank” (Tense) Veeblefester. Does W stand for Wonder?

Wow the boss is actually confiding in Brutus. Seems we’ve seen more of that lately. Of course an actual friendship would take away too many great story arcs (as well make Veebs seem warm, which blows my mind to even think of!). I love how Brutus is always sincere with Veebs even tough he knows he’s going to be shot down somehow.

I imagine Brutus would prefer a tranquilizer gun to get him to relax.

Veeblefester should have his martinis at lunch, it would probably improve employee relations, at least in the afternoon.

I’ve never heard of meditation destroying a liver, so that’s what I’d choose.

stirred, not shaken

Pick your own poison.

I finally have something in common with Rancid Veeblefester.