I’m surprised the whole tree didn’t go up in flames. But wait … this is still the artificial tree from yesterday, isn’t it? Maybe it’s been treated to be fire retardant.
@Desultourist: Actaully it depends on if that ladder is metal/conductive or not. Dad may not be grounded through the socket, but he could be part of the “ground fault” himself. - Geek mode deactivated.
@ninmas, Lio’s growth is matter of perspective of his dad being in the relative distance. For that matter, his dad’s trouble should be put in the perspective that at least it was a store-bought topper, and not one of Lio’s inventions. That would have wiped out the whole house if any problems arose.
Hmmmm. I thought Lio was a tree hugger who sets up a fake tree. In panel 3 the tree has the type of stand you fill up with water. Could that be a (Gasp!!) real tree????
margueritem almost 15 years ago
Faulty wiring…..
OpenWings almost 15 years ago
Eek, Dad will never be the same…. in a NEW way! xD
ladywolf17 almost 15 years ago
Don’t you just hate it when that happens.
pbarnrob almost 15 years ago
Um – UNPLUG him, Lio!
cutiepie29 almost 15 years ago
I’m surprised the whole tree didn’t go up in flames. But wait … this is still the artificial tree from yesterday, isn’t it? Maybe it’s been treated to be fire retardant.
carmy almost 15 years ago
Poor Dad, he’s fried!
Sisyphos almost 15 years ago
Read, Lio, read! Hurry, Lio, hurry! See Dad sinter! Sinter, Dad, sinter! I wonder if the Ultimate Tree Topper shop offers refunds?
Desultourist almost 15 years ago
GEE1A said: “You’re Grounded!”
No he’s not. That’s an ungrounded two-prong socket.
Skeezeeks almost 15 years ago
Little did they know that the Christmas Tree Star had a “Super-Nova” option.
lamourdelafantom almost 15 years ago
oh dear gods the puns are getting thick folks!
Wildcard24365 almost 15 years ago
Re-volt-ing, isn’t it?
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 15 years ago
Better get a experienced electrician to help your dad, Lio. There are no self-help books out there entitled “Christmas Tree Lighting For Dummies”!
psychlyst almost 15 years ago
Dads had a shocking experience…he looks burnt out!
Digital Frog almost 15 years ago
The wiring had a short and it’s name is Lio!
mstone78 almost 15 years ago
@Desultourist: Actaully it depends on if that ladder is metal/conductive or not. Dad may not be grounded through the socket, but he could be part of the “ground fault” himself. - Geek mode deactivated.
Donna Haag almost 15 years ago
Maybe it puts out the ame heat and radiation of a real star and there is no wiring problem.
catqueen almost 15 years ago
Dad now has joules of wisdom.
Digital Frog almost 15 years ago
Watts going on here?
ninmas almost 15 years ago
how did lio grow in the last panel?
sydtaki almost 15 years ago
@ninmas, Lio’s growth is matter of perspective of his dad being in the relative distance. For that matter, his dad’s trouble should be put in the perspective that at least it was a store-bought topper, and not one of Lio’s inventions. That would have wiped out the whole house if any problems arose.
goulash53 almost 15 years ago
Hmmmm. I thought Lio was a tree hugger who sets up a fake tree. In panel 3 the tree has the type of stand you fill up with water. Could that be a (Gasp!!) real tree????
guitarmutt almost 15 years ago
Ouch, dad completes the circuit.
Smiley Rmom almost 15 years ago
goulash53 - The fake tree yesterday had a fake water stand. Could be the same tree.
Sherlock Watson almost 15 years ago
Way to amp up the holiday spirit, Lio!
Lynn Savage almost 15 years ago
Dad flamed upon a midnight clear …
bald almost 15 years ago
but lio was only trying to help his dad
i kinda like lio’s dad’s new hairstyle though
billdi Premium Member almost 15 years ago
phooph! great sound effect
Templo S.U.D. almost 15 years ago
Ouch, Lio’s pop. 0__0
Is this the same “tree” from yesterday? Because it too would’ve been burnt up into a crisp.
OpenWings almost 15 years ago
LOL @ Sisyphos LOL @ Wildcard24365 LOL @ ninmas xD
JP Steve Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Dad could be a great conductor!
For the Nutcracker, or (Beethoven’s birthday, I’m told) the “Ode to Joy”
lamourdelafantom almost 15 years ago
beats everyone wildly with a foam rubber anti pun mallet laughing hysterically
chasches over 14 years ago
Hey, Lio, look behind you…