Nine Seconds Wasted

I wrote this two weeks ago. In my entire syndicated career (33 years) I’ve never had a comic land this topically. Even a blind cartoonist finds an acorn once in a while.

Magical Nudity

The original script called for “boobs.” Magical nudity works well too.

Cliff Notes TV

I like this idea. You could also call it “Spoilers.”  Readers Digest Condensed Television. Run with it.

Robots Rule and Humans Drool

I’ve about had it with Westworld. I can’t tell the players without a program. Peak Confusion TV.

You’ve Been Cheetoed

I think a more golden-orange color would have been more appropriate. This color indicates that RJ is severely dehydrated or suffers from a serious liver problem.

Creepy Planets

T did an odd late night rewrite on this one. Here’s the original script:

6. 

RJ, Verne, Hammy on the log. 

H:  Why is that star not twinkling? 

V:  It’s not a star it’s the planet Venus.  

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V:  The light source is closer and larger and isn’t refracted as much by our atmosphere.  

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H:  Translation please. 

RJ:  Planets can’t blink. 

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H:  That’s so sad!  

RJ (eyes wide):  And super creepy. 

V:  My mouth opens. Words come out. Nothing happens. 

The gist is still there. Punch line is the same. But the beginning is unnecessarily confusing.  I can concede that Hammy saying, “Translation please,” is a bit mature for him, but I think it’s okay and helps sell the gag.

Grumble.

Dr. RJ

RJ just pulled an all-nighter and an all-dayer.