Does the creator’s name sound like the start of the cliffhanger voiceover at the end of an old serial? “Will Henry save the princess?” “Will Henry escape from Bigfoot’s lair?” “Will Henry discover what’s behind the mysterious disappearances? Tune in tomorrow for the next exciting chapter!”
Wallace the modern day Confucius. In the end, we all go out naked just as we entered. The only thing that we will take with us IS our friendships and our relationships….
I think it is a nice touch that Will shows us that Wallace is self – aware of his nature and that he has made it as a choice. Perhaps he will rub off on Amelia. :-)
Thank you, Wallace, for pretty much countering completely the whole “nice guys finish last” troupe. And indeed, you’re a nice guy—don’t ever stop being one. :)
Our playground equipment was set in pillows of asphalt that stood 8 or 10 inches out of the ground. I always figured they must have been even with the ground once. Yea, it hurt to trip over them. We learned to be careful about that.
Slightly off-topic: Can anyone direct me to the date of the strip when Amelia was on the roof getting ready to chuck her pumpkin? I’m looking for the day that she gazed out at the panorama of Snug Harbor just before she tossed it.
Laurie Sefton Premium Member over 3 years ago
A differing of opinion as to which is more important. Besides, if you don’t intend to finish, it opens up so many more possibilities.
LastRoseofSummer Premium Member over 3 years ago
Notice how the school playground has equipment deemed dangerous now?
Hot Biscuit Slim Premium Member over 3 years ago
If life is a race, do you really want to finish first?
CharlesTarrant over 3 years ago
We finish last, perhaps, but by thunder, we finish.
Ida No over 3 years ago
Popcorn makes friends, and you make popcorn. Snap!
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member over 3 years ago
I wonder what prompted Amelia’s question to Wallace? He’s a nice guy, but why ask that?
Meg: All Seriousness Aside over 3 years ago
That’s a wonderful philosophy.
Meg: All Seriousness Aside over 3 years ago
Does the creator’s name sound like the start of the cliffhanger voiceover at the end of an old serial? “Will Henry save the princess?” “Will Henry escape from Bigfoot’s lair?” “Will Henry discover what’s behind the mysterious disappearances? Tune in tomorrow for the next exciting chapter!”
Andrew Sleeth over 3 years ago
“Wallace, have you ever heard the expression ‘Nice guys finish last’”?
Amelia, have you ever heard the expression “Nobody likes a jackass”?
crookedwolf Premium Member over 3 years ago
It’s the journey that counts..
well-i-never over 3 years ago
They can always make more.
BobPerry over 3 years ago
What does the signature say? Well “Last ?” Henry?
jschumaker over 3 years ago
Love the seagull head popping in in panel 2.
ThePersonOnGoComics over 3 years ago
Dont show that snack to spud! :)
skyriderwest over 3 years ago
Nice guys may finish last, but “the first shall be last and the last shall be first”.
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
Wallace the modern day Confucius. In the end, we all go out naked just as we entered. The only thing that we will take with us IS our friendships and our relationships….
rstove428 Premium Member over 3 years ago
I have read that the original quote (Leo Durocher?) was more like “Nice guys can also finish last”. A whole different meaning.
Thinkingblade over 3 years ago
I think it is a nice touch that Will shows us that Wallace is self – aware of his nature and that he has made it as a choice. Perhaps he will rub off on Amelia. :-)
scyphi26 over 3 years ago
Thank you, Wallace, for pretty much countering completely the whole “nice guys finish last” troupe. And indeed, you’re a nice guy—don’t ever stop being one. :)
DCBakerEsq over 3 years ago
Nice guys, contrary to popular mythology, also get all the hot chicks.
WCraft Premium Member over 3 years ago
Nice guys usually get picked for “second husbands.”
shamest Premium Member over 3 years ago
Need more people like Wallace
Tentoes over 3 years ago
Our playground equipment was set in pillows of asphalt that stood 8 or 10 inches out of the ground. I always figured they must have been even with the ground once. Yea, it hurt to trip over them. We learned to be careful about that.
FunnyMinnion over 3 years ago
More friends! He has three including the PIGEON!
Boxo croco says happy derby over 3 years ago
So therefore Wallace is the nicest
NWdryad over 3 years ago
Slightly off-topic: Can anyone direct me to the date of the strip when Amelia was on the roof getting ready to chuck her pumpkin? I’m looking for the day that she gazed out at the panorama of Snug Harbor just before she tossed it.
BC in NC Premium Member over 3 years ago
Pop Kern? Ha! Love it. I don’t know so I will ask; how is that not a real brand name?
CLaudiaAnn Premium Member over 3 years ago
Haven’t read all of the other comments re playgrounds, but this Buckets sums it up https://www.gocomics.com/thebuckets/2019/03/31
Happy Cat Premium Member over 3 years ago
What are those figures in Panel 3? One’s hanging on some kind of line and the other appears to be inside a tire.
wordsmeet over 2 years ago
Will “Last Place” Henry. Classic!
No free Heath care? over 1 year ago
Might not be aware of COVID too
The Seagull 9 months ago
Wallace is so optimistic