I think this may be based on real events. My oral surgeon who did some tooth removals in the 1970’s was apparently drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers (late draft pick, they had nobody else they wanted on the team, so they gave their oral surgeon an honor.). Since this strip is 1974, the timing is right.
No, I think he would just be a consultant on this one. He would probably be bought in, set up a spark gap in the lab, and then work on infusing the cologne with electricity. Or maybe he would put it in the bottle – as in opening the bottle electrocutes the user. Overall, I think “Snoot” is the right name, here, for a scent maker (sometimes called a “nose”).
My parents had a light blue floor. It’s called a rug, in particular wall to wall carpeting. Why anyone would put a rug on that, I don’t know — tough I think people do it anyway.
In order for the snow to stick together (especially after removing the umbrella), it would need to be a sticking snow. This means the temperature would be fairly warm. For Red&Rover not to be coated with snow, this requires there be little wind. These can happen. (It is also the best conditions for Red&Rover.)
Then the snow has to go on long enough to extend down the sides. This probably means in excess of a foot of snow. This would probably take at least 12 hours.
A foot of heavy wet snow would be rather heavy. The Umbrella might not survive. Red holding it up might not survive.
If they want such a snow fort: A) Wait until the snow finishes. B) Shovel (or plow) the snow into a LARGE pile. C) Wait for the snow to compress a bit. D) Dig into the pile from the side.
On the other hand, the plan has the value of being an excuse to go out and play in the snow. PLAY!
I think this may be based on real events. My oral surgeon who did some tooth removals in the 1970’s was apparently drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers (late draft pick, they had nobody else they wanted on the team, so they gave their oral surgeon an honor.). Since this strip is 1974, the timing is right.