Lio by Mark Tatulli for August 18, 2011

The importance of Being Prepared…

An alien entrepeneur. Though in this case, Lio’s the alien.

Hilarious, Lio beaten at his own game!

Clearly, a cosmic conspiracy. How else can you explain the signage in English, ehh? (We won’t bother to ask how Lio made the voyage without oxygen or suit but needs them now.)

That Paul. He’s funny… ( sorry Simon & Nick…)

Have Space Suit, Will Travel- Robert A. Heinlein

You have to keep on your reading Lio.

I’m surprised Lio didn’t think of that.

Karma comes back to bite him rather quickly.

Sure you can hold your breath forever. My great great grandfather has been doing it for years.

You have to admit, it’s an effective sales pitch.

Funny, doesn’t look like Flatbush. You sure we’re in Brooklyn?

And it’s just Lio’s size!

I knew I shoulda turned left at Alby-koirky!

If you are going to be exposed to vacuum (think of Dave Bowman going through the airlock without his helmet after Hal wouldn’t open the pod bay dor), the best thing to do is to take several deep breaths and then exhale as completely as possible. This oxygenates your blood and reduces the pressure differential between your innards and the outside and makes it possible to survive a tad longer than otherwise. Inhaling deeply and holding your breath actually makes exposure to vacuum worse..

$25 for the suit. $45 for a working one. $50 for one that fits and works.

Hey, wait, that alien isn’t wearing a suit. It’s a scam!

in tough times, theres always someone trying to make a buck!

Better save a dime so he can restart the rocket for the return trip to Earth!

Having seen a number of cartoons while growing up, I just know that the preacher from a few days ago is behind all this, and is going to show up at the end with all of Lio’s money in his pockets.

Didn’t Little Guard Duck and Pig have this same thread about a month ago in PBS?Dumb alien should have a few extra zeros on that rate. Hope Lio has an extra dime for the ride home.

But doesn’t the moon have an atmosphere?

what i want to know is- why is there a Martian on the moon???

I’m Sorry Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that…..

@IGoPogo4 – No Pu 238 Space Modulator, though.

did lio think to get return ticket? well anyway i bet he gets his ticket punched.

Lio, why don’t you take a stress pill?