Kliban by B. Kliban for February 26, 2021

If the readings are good there, try the exhaust port.

I don’t think he’s going to pass inspection.

Looks like local free covid testing site.

I think he’s checking his exhaust emissions from the wrong place.

Possibly, they’re Suit Mechanics. Looks like it’s the final, spiffy-ing up stage, like when you’re getting a haircut, and Hair Mechanic brushes off your shoulders with a small whisk.

HOLD ON TO YOUR LUGNUTS, IT’S TIME FOR AN OVERHAUL!

This one stumped me until I noticed the calendar. I suppose they’re checking his timing and dwell.

OY!

He’s being probed by terrestrials.

It’s an early Naväge prototype.

“You’re a woman who’s been getting nothing but dirty breaks. Well, we can clean and tighten your brakes, but you’ll have to stay in the garage all night.” —Groucho

We’ve come a long way since shade tree surgeons.

A visit to the body shop?

“Diddle diddle dumpling, my son John; one shoe off and one shoe on.”

Is that the bearded lady from the circus on their calendar?

I can’t quite make it out.

“Notice how, as I increase the velocity, Mr. Peterson sounds more and more like a motorboat!”