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John McPherson makes us howl at his adroit mix of everyday settings and extraordinary events. John’s offbeat, oddball characters turn up in familiar places, but their actions are always hilarious and unexpected.
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Notsoastute said, 9 months ago
First I have ever seen that happen. Normally it is easier to replace them since even the “cleaning crews” never clean them. Of course, the ones that make the mess don’t do it.
Lazy bustards.
J. Short
said, 9 months ago
Unfortunately Bob didn’t know Jack about how to clean it.
joe piglet said, 9 months ago
Bob does not have the belly for the job. I talked to a friend of mine about that and it is a big help.
The Old Wolf
said, 9 months ago
Nothing is scarier than a break-room microwave (or one in a student apartment.) Easier to just buy a new one.
Darren Blair said, 9 months ago
@The Old Wolf
Try a break room refrigerator.
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I deliver for a local newspaper. Back when we were in a larger storefront, there was a refrigerator in the back that the day shift used for lunches. Food would literally sit in there for months, causing things to get rather nasty because it would start to expire.
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We had to downsize to a smaller storefront due to the economy, and so the editor decided to use it as an excuse to get rid of the thing.
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Didn’t stop people from leaving things behind, though.
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One night I came in to find that someone had left cheese out unrefrigerated overnight.
David Glover said, 9 months ago
@Darren Blair
The HORROR!
battle of plattsburgh said, 9 months ago
Shouldn’t today’s strip be called “Close to Work”?
rw1h said, 9 months ago
Shouldn’t he be wearing a HAZMAT suit???
algurka said, 9 months ago
I’ve would have at least worn a larger face protector and ventilator. Maybe that’s how Darth Vader got started.
magicwalnut said, 9 months ago
My precocious grandson informed me that the stem on a jackhammer doesn’t move, it just sends shockwaves. Who knew?
Plods with Beer ( did I mention beer? )
said, 9 months ago
Just collect 5 bucks from everyone and buy a new one.
DM fan said, 9 months ago
That cheese must’ve really been caked on! Dude, use Mr. Clean.
JFri said, 9 months ago
That would be the new FM model jack hammer…..Freaking Magic since it has no electric cord, hydraulic or pneumatic hoses.
readerlady
said, 9 months ago
Household tip of the day: fill a bowl with tap water and nuke it for about 5 minutes. It will steam the (a-hem) debris enough to wipe it off with a sponge.
Unless you’re a guy — in that case, jackhammers are required.
CCMMJJ said, 9 months ago
Heat up some water for a few minutes, wipe down as much as possible. Repeat.
It works. Trust me.