I finally realized why the possum looks so unusual. possums are supposed to have lighter fur on the face. King Features has a different colorizer on this strip, and they made the same mistake.
When the Army decided that the Shoshone and Arapahoe – traditional enemies – should share the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, they kicked it off with a peace banquet. At the head table were various Army officers, the Shoshone chief Washakie, the Arapahoe chief Sharp Nose, and a large bottle of Tabasco sauce. A lieutenant decided to have some fun, pretended to drink from the Tabasco bottle, and handed it to Washakie. Washakie took a swig and, not unexpectedly, tears came to his eyes. The sharp eyes of Sharp Nose noticed this, and he mockingly asked, “Why does the great Washakie weep?” Thinking fast, Washakie replied, “At times I am reminded of my brother who was killed by Blackfeet, and I weep in memory of him.” And handed the bottle to Sharp Nose…
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault over 5 years ago
Eat mo’ goat.
Bilan over 5 years ago
War is hell.
Argythree over 5 years ago
Sometimes, rare disorders are an advantage…
Algolei I over 5 years ago
But their plates haven’t been used yet. Doesn’t the cheque usually come after you’ve eaten?
danketaz Premium Member over 5 years ago
Try going through the dead one’s wallet. If he ‘wakes’ up the meal’s still on him.
x_Tech over 5 years ago
This is the time to dine ’n dash. Leave the check for the last one to awake.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 5 years ago
That’s one scary check!
Tigressy over 5 years ago
“There’s your mistake – you added the date!” – “No mistake, Sir – that was the dessert.”
gantech over 5 years ago
They’re just trying to get Brewster’s goat.
ChessPirate over 5 years ago
And so began the Battle of the Unpaid Bill…
Ermine Notyours over 5 years ago
I finally realized why the possum looks so unusual. possums are supposed to have lighter fur on the face. King Features has a different colorizer on this strip, and they made the same mistake.
blakerl over 5 years ago
I have had that happen and the other dinners were not Goats or Possums. I still got stuck with the check.
gcarlson over 5 years ago
When the Army decided that the Shoshone and Arapahoe – traditional enemies – should share the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, they kicked it off with a peace banquet. At the head table were various Army officers, the Shoshone chief Washakie, the Arapahoe chief Sharp Nose, and a large bottle of Tabasco sauce. A lieutenant decided to have some fun, pretended to drink from the Tabasco bottle, and handed it to Washakie. Washakie took a swig and, not unexpectedly, tears came to his eyes. The sharp eyes of Sharp Nose noticed this, and he mockingly asked, “Why does the great Washakie weep?” Thinking fast, Washakie replied, “At times I am reminded of my brother who was killed by Blackfeet, and I weep in memory of him.” And handed the bottle to Sharp Nose…
oakie817 over 5 years ago
who didn’t see that coming?
Banana Cat over 5 years ago
Exactly how much did they eat at the restaurant? That check must have been very large.