Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for December 14, 2023

So Viola can see Ernesto as well? Perhaps he is not just a figment of Petey’s imagination.

Ernesto grew up to be Congressman “George Santos”. Yes, Santos is imaginary too.

Viola saw him, hmm.

Maybe Ernesto and Viola are BOTH imaginary.

Is Ernesto imaginary or real?

Where’s Tim the banjo man?

Poor Petey! ☹️

“Stop being here!” Riot.

I hope we get to hear Wurlitzer perform. If Petey, Viola and Ernesto formed a trio, what would it sound like?

Tinkle tinkle Heeeenk Honk Brrrrrrrrrrp!

The bizarre love triangle.

3 of the most interesting characters in a strip known for interesting characters.

You tell him, Petey! Imaginary Ernesto should not appropriate Viola’s “droll” nickname for her musical partner!

Go away, Ernesto Lacuna!

Ogden Nash’s poem “The Boy Who Laughed At Santa Claus”:(Jabez Dawes, who said there was no Santa Claus) . . .Jabez replied the angry saint,it isn’t I, it’s you that ain’t.Although there is a Santa Claus,there isn’t any Jabez Dawes!