Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for February 12, 2013
Transcript:
Alice: I can't go on the swing because of a slush puddle. Alice: I can't go down the tube because of a slush puddle. Alice: I can't bounce on the springy duck because of a slush puddle. Alice: All of nature conspires to force me inside to watch TV. Dill: Well, lets go!
margueritem about 11 years ago
Curse you, Mom Nature!
einarbt7 about 11 years ago
Nature is what? Play with the slush puddle stuff.
el8 about 11 years ago
Why? All that’s on TV are slush puddles.
unnormal about 11 years ago
All she needs is an above-grade manhole cover to dance on.
GROG Premium Member about 11 years ago
That might not stop some kids – perhaps most kids.
Sisyphos about 11 years ago
I understand Alice’s disappointment; really, I do. But Dill is right. Mom Nature is saying it’s time to go inside and watch a little TV, or maybe find some relatively quiet board-game to play!
puddlesplatt about 11 years ago
most kids I know love slush puddles…I did!
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 11 years ago
Since when has that stopped you, Alice?
Cat43ullus about 11 years ago
They are far too young to appreciate when the world is puddle-wonderful.
calvinsfriend110 about 11 years ago
So? Rain puddles are fun!
Popeyesforearm about 11 years ago
most TV shows are a slush puddle too
pumaman about 11 years ago
Slush puddles are cold cold cold and soak you down to the skin. Not pleasant. It is a vast slush-wing conspiracy!