Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for September 27, 2011
Transcript:
Alice: My dad gave me a ride to preschool today. Beni: Did he talk funny and sing like you say he does? Alice: Yes. He did his Yodeling Duck impression. THE. WHOLE. WAY. Dad: WUCK WUCK WUCK WUCK. Alice: The Yodeling Duck was funny when I was three. Beni: My dad yells helpful encouragement to others in traffic. I'm not allowed in the car with him till I'm 18.
margueritem about 13 years ago
he probably flashes the I’m #1 signal, too.
GROG Premium Member about 13 years ago
Not to mention the expletives that go with it.
Catfeet Premium Member about 13 years ago
Are you sure it was Yodeling Duck, Alice?
Sisyphos about 13 years ago
Dear me! When you were three, Alice? A whole year ago? “Helpful encouragement” : ha! That’s what he tells Beni now! I really did laugh out loud at Beni’s line!
Elaine Rosco Premium Member about 13 years ago
Love the look on Alice in panel two…so funny!
merbates about 13 years ago
@JazzyBella – Me too!
Janet Davis Premium Member about 13 years ago
Um, yeah, how come the old ones? Vacation? Should someone tell us this??
neatslob Premium Member about 13 years ago
Heck, a year ago is a quarter of her life.
J Quest about 13 years ago
I thought the “Yodeling Duck” was the newest offering from Drakes Cakes…
steelersneo about 13 years ago
I have been known to yell “helpful encouragements” to my fellow motorists, along with several timely hand instructions as well. Often accented with beeps of love from my horn.
iced tea about 13 years ago
Parents tend to embarrass their kids by their actions no matter what (the kids) age may be.
Ermine Notyours about 13 years ago
Alice’s dad says “wuck, wuck, wuck,” and Benji’s dad says words that rhyme with “wuck, wuck, wuck.”
lin4869 about 13 years ago
It ’s all “first time” to me…