Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for March 01, 2023

See what you’ve done you Debbie Downers? (Okay, Beni & Dill Downer)

Dil’s right , eye protection is very important.

Is Mommy Otterloop in league with Dill’s brothers?

It looks more dangerous than a jack-in-the-box!

Maybe something out of Hellraiser?

“Festive” doesn’t begin to do it justice.

Too bad, a cootie charm is always useful

You’ll put your eye out, kid.

Or use a very long straw.

Jumping Jupiter, Batman!

When I was just a wee little lad full of health and joy,

My father homeward came one night and gave to me a toy.

A wonder to behold, it was, with many colors bright,

And the moment I laid eyes on it it became my heart’s delight.

[Chorus:]

It went “zip” when it moved and “bop” when it stopped,And “whirr” when it stood still.

I never knew just what it was and I guess I never will.

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I want one.

Good point, Dill. Safety first…

Flamboyant, ain’t it? :)

I knew that!

Once again, wise words from Dill, and yet perhaps not the right thing to say to avoid triggering Alice. Quick Dill! Throw in a compliment and back away slowly.

Could I get an amulet against urinary tract infections? I would pay a LOT

Gotta love four-year-old imaginations! Although, as Beni and even Dill insinuate in panel 3, Mom’s homemade tchotchke is pretty bland by comparison (except for the potential eye danger, apparently, if we can believe Dill)….