Even if that Dr. wasn’t smoking, he looks way too much like Geech for my comfort! Maybe they’re related? I discovered this strip maybe 1.5 year ago, seems like the theme is that pretty much everyone in town is incompetent or inept, but as there is a dearth of people and services, they’re all stuck with each other as-is.
I think the bits at the bottom were made up, or at least altered from the originals, by Mr. Scott. A real ad like that would’ve had a zip code I’m sure. Nice graphic design work, love the vintage feel. Check out Liartown USA if you’re into that; old news ads, book and magazine covers and such altered in funny ways, but much of it’s not exactly PG-rated.
I think there are a few left, though the profession is certainly dying. I used one around 2005 or so, I think they were “endangered” even then. I was actually pretty happy with her service, she got me discounts on hotel stays and whatnot.
Even if that Dr. wasn’t smoking, he looks way too much like Geech for my comfort! Maybe they’re related? I discovered this strip maybe 1.5 year ago, seems like the theme is that pretty much everyone in town is incompetent or inept, but as there is a dearth of people and services, they’re all stuck with each other as-is.