Kliban by B. Kliban for November 01, 2023

But at least he kept the fish dry.

In Norman’s case, it’s a parasol.

Despite their deceptive name, sunfish (not to be confused with bluegills) CAN get sunburn. Norman has tried applying sunscreen to them, but it keeps washing off. It’s a fool’s errand to protect them with a beach umbrella — but then, Norman IS a fool.

There would seem to be more than one concept eluding Norman…

Offhand it would seem quite a few things elude Norman

This is so wrong. Who parks that close to the beach?

What’s to elude? He’s got it between the sun and himself.