Somehow this is one clue that tells me that C&H isn’t meant for young kids like Garfield. (Along with Calvin and his philosophy and general brattiness like wanting to blow up the school)
Maybe Watterson had a similar issue and made this strip? (Also I question how my mom can recall a long conversation from 50+ years ago word-for-word…but she still can’t keep up with the story in the Marvel Cinematic Universe)
I think that can be possible in Hell, Michigan, where literally anyone can be mayor for a day.