The Argyle Sweater by Scott Hilburn for February 28, 2024

A sudden and catastrophic weight loss!!

Well, turn down the heat and put on a sweater!

must have been some magic in that old silk hat…

And his name was “Milton”!

The doctor must be related to Professor Hinkle.

CAUTION!!! EARWORM AHEAD> The Heat is on onthe streetInside your head, on every beatAnd the beat’s alive deep insideThe pressure’s high just to stay alive’Cause the heat is on (Glenn Frey)

The doctor erred in his diagnosis. The need for a diuretic had not been indicated. This X-Man was one of the first to emerge from the gene pool and his condition not recognized except he was gifted in winter sports.

“Housekeeping! Cleanup in Examination Room 3 needed! STAT!”

Sure to get a frosty reception.

You’ve got early Spring fever, my friend. Terminal….

Maybe a little longer than that.

Rush him to the morgue he’ll be OK.

DEEPFREEZE! STAT!

Time to go thumpety-thump-thump.

He’s fat and cholestrol-free, just a bit of water weight.

It’s a real shame that one of Calvin’s more noble creations should suffer so!

maintenance man Sponge Bob to the exam room

Must be a free clinic.

You’re gonna to need a bigger mop.

“That’s grim, Doc. How much time do I have left?”

“10”

“10 what?”

“… 9 … 8 … 7 … 6 …”

We’re having a heat wave…

Were it not for the thermostat in plain view I wouldn’t have understood the gag.

That IS the question. Bones’ reaction is a little Frosty and ignorant of the required kilocalories.

He has been awful pale lately.

until then, he needs to just chill…

Incontinent?!… I don’t think a diaper’s gonna help!