Arlo: You will think of nothing but sleep. You are VERY sleepy.
Arlo: VERY sleepy...sleep...sleep...sleep.
Arlo: Squawk like a chicken.
Janis: I thought you were trying to cure my insomnia!
I believe that “squawk like a chicken” is an obscure reference to an episode of the Dick van Dyke show, of which we know Jimmy Johnson is a big fan. This command is the final line of two big practical jokes in one episode.
About two years ago, I was having trouble sleeping and spoke to a sleep therapist. She told me that if you’re having trouble sleeping, there are only two reasons to be in bed. One of them was sleep…
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 8 years ago
“That too.”
MeGoNow Premium Member over 8 years ago
She should have squawked, just to see what his next command would be. (I guess she already knew.)
Doctor_McCoy over 8 years ago
Jo Anne Worley: “Is this another chicken joke?”
dawija over 8 years ago
I believe that “squawk like a chicken” is an obscure reference to an episode of the Dick van Dyke show, of which we know Jimmy Johnson is a big fan. This command is the final line of two big practical jokes in one episode.
DDrazen over 8 years ago
Third panel: Arlo is having a “This crap really WORKS!” moment and wants to test it.
JimT8 over 8 years ago
Just testing.
JoePhan over 8 years ago
About two years ago, I was having trouble sleeping and spoke to a sleep therapist. She told me that if you’re having trouble sleeping, there are only two reasons to be in bed. One of them was sleep…
wolfman47130 over 8 years ago
Arlo iyou need to give her a good roll in the hay that will wear her out
slsharris over 8 years ago
That was mean — he needs to sleep on the couch.