Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for November 17, 2015
November 16, 2015
November 18, 2015
Transcript:
Ernesto: You should take up Pinchboxing, Peter! Petey: No. Ernesto: I take lessons through Future Adults of America. Petey: No. Ernesto: They also offer slapkido and Nu Gi Ow. Petey: No. Ernesto: And a form of passive aggression that's so extreme, it induces spontaneous nosebleeds out of pure guilt. Petey: No.
Templo S.U.D. about 9 years ago
When Peter means “no”, Ernesto, he means “no.” And there’s no changing his mind.
Randy B Premium Member about 9 years ago
Ernesto is, himself, an expression of aggressive silliness.
The Restless Mouse Premium Member about 9 years ago
LOL, “Nu Gi Ow”
fishbulb239 about 9 years ago
He might have had him with the passive aggression, but then he had to mention the nosebleed inducement.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 9 years ago
That last one is sure to work on Petey.
Sisyphos about 9 years ago
Ernesto seems intent on becoming an all-round master of the less well-known martial arts. He certainly displays good form!
Petey is locked in to his very best OCD “no,” though that passive aggression (panel 4) might suit him well….
steverinoCT about 9 years ago
Next is Tai The Knot, a form of marital arts.
Perkycat about 9 years ago
Petey’s exercise is putting on his backpack. steverino – good one!
NWdryad about 9 years ago
Hmmm, that last panel reminds me of an old boyfriend…
mabrndt Premium Member about 4 years ago
Once again, a little over 10 years ago, Richard posted a blog entry regarding this and the 2 prior strips:
http://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2010/11/todays-cul-de-sac-november-14-15-16.html