Monty by Jim Meddick for May 14, 2023

Start by slamming the door on his head

Look on line for the manual .Signup for 10 magazines.

I’m surprised they left the security system behind. That’s usually the first thing they go for. :D

Hoodies, really? Why not maskies too?

What’s an instruction booklet?

We’ve been burgled.

The guy in the last panel looks like an extraterrestrial being

Can’t find it now. Ask him to leave his address and we’ll mail it to him.

They were thorough, they checked the couch cushions for change.

I see he got nicer stuff. I remember there was an arc a LONG time ago where someone broke into his house and disheveled stuff, but ultimately didn’t steal anything, when the cop came to investigate he noted that all of Monty’s stuff was off-brand, so the burglar realized there wasn’t anything worth stealing and just left. When Monty was cleaning up he was lamenting that none of his stuff was “good enough” to steal when he found the burglar actually left behind a coupon book for an electronic store.

“Sure, come in and have a seat while I look for it this massive drawer full of junk. Oops, I have to make an important phone call first, though. Nothing to do with you…”

Sealed With A Gank…

They can google that instruction manual online.

Cups and Robbers.

My neighbors ruined my twilight walks with their super-bright lights and camera system. They still got robbed, twice, by guys in hoodies and masks. Security is an illusion

Very polite and aware burglars.

But to expect that such a thing as an instruction booklet or owner’s manual even exists these days bespeaks wistful nostalgia. So these guys are not infallibly smart….

I have not heard of a cappuccino maker but I own and use an espresso maker which by adding steamed milk and milk foam will turn an espresso into cappuccino. Not to be served in Italy after 10 am in the morning.