Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for December 04, 2011
December 03, 2011
December 05, 2011
Transcript:
Alice: Petey! Look what I got! Mom said it's too early to get all the Christmas decorations out, but I got to have just one! See? It's a Santa bear! Don't you wish you had a Christmas decoration? Petey: I've already got one, on the ceiling. Alice: Hey! How'd you get tinsel? Petey: I found it under the sofa last year. I taped it to the ceiling yesterday. I call it "the Tinsel of Damocles." It's a scathing commentary on tacky holiday ornaments. Alice: I want some tinsel on my ceiling. Petey: And it's the most festive thing in my room!
Catfeet Premium Member over 12 years ago
This is a diorama in the making.
Stephen Beals creator over 12 years ago
That’s much better than my sister’s suggestion of a “Christmas Chair” when we were kids. Never one for decorating, she just wanted to dump everything on a chair.
Petey’s my hero.
Ida No over 12 years ago
Theoretically, the sword represents the fear that the one under it feels due to success, fame and fortune. The tinsel must symbolize the fear that during the Christmas dinner the peas and the carrots are touching on the plate.
Sisyphos over 12 years ago
Alice, do not be misled by Petey! Tinsel should not be taped to the ceiling! Use superglue.
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
Why does everything have to be a scathing commentary with him?
snarkm over 12 years ago
Before I read Petey’s explanation I thought the tinsel was growing through the ceiling from the attic, like plant roots in search of nourishment.
Janet Davis Premium Member over 12 years ago
Oh, MAN, do I love the personalities in this strip!
DonVanni over 12 years ago
Janet: but you sure would hate to have them!
oscarfan over 12 years ago
Petey has excellent taste in reading material. http://harkavagrant.com/