Probably because Bill Whitehead, the comic artist, thought the joke was funnier that way. In general, that is the answer to all of your questions about why some comic is drawn the way it is - the comic artist thought it was funnier that way.
Remember, these are comics - they are supposed to be funny. These are not documentaries - they don’t have to be educational, or even factually accurate. The comic may fail at being funny, but that’s what it’s trying to do. Make people laugh, not educate them.
(Sorry, everyone - I just had to get that off my chest.)
ejcapulet almost 15 years ago
It must be a guy thing.
Flintstoned almost 15 years ago
Its personal now.
Edcole1961 almost 15 years ago
That’s just the way the doctor gets his kicks.
CoBass almost 15 years ago
@Joe-Allen Re: Why is the patient standing up?
Probably because Bill Whitehead, the comic artist, thought the joke was funnier that way. In general, that is the answer to all of your questions about why some comic is drawn the way it is - the comic artist thought it was funnier that way.
Remember, these are comics - they are supposed to be funny. These are not documentaries - they don’t have to be educational, or even factually accurate. The comic may fail at being funny, but that’s what it’s trying to do. Make people laugh, not educate them.
(Sorry, everyone - I just had to get that off my chest.)
jpozenel almost 15 years ago
Easy, easy, go sit down and have some hot cocoa.
You don’t want to get him started.
bmonk almost 15 years ago
More to the point: Why is the Doc standing there in line with the patient’s foot?
I know, I know–it wouldn’t be funny otherwise…
fredbuhl almost 15 years ago
Wouldn’t “stick-pull” be more civil?