Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for February 21, 2019

This customer does seem fond of his image, whatever that is. A trophy for being the best Benjamin, awarded by Benjamin to Benjamin? A not-very-shrunken head? His deceased brother, preserved for eternity? Whatever, Sid. Speak to the HEAD!

He wishes his wife would kiss his head that way.

Don’t wanna know, don’t wanna know. Walk away, Sid. Especially if that thing smiles after the kiss!

Ewwww, creepy!

Just try and keep a-head of things.

He may be watching too much Futurama.

This must be the head of the company.

I used to work for this guy. Except that it was a woman.

Sid will try anything to get a head.

To gain this sales will require giving good head. It should be easy.

Great time to excuse yourself, Sid.

Be glad you’re not an employee. He keeps that part in a drawer.

You may now kiss the ring.

“How about a couple of Lakers tickets?

“Whew!” Thinks Sid. “This isn’t going to be nearly as bad as that meeting with Mr. Butkis…”

I found the easiest people to get something from (a favor, a sale, a raise, etc) are narcissists. All you need to do is compliment them but not too much. You don’t want to be an a$$-kisser you just want to give them enough flattery that they immediately like you. Notice some of the more famous narcissists in our society, anyone who compliments them gets heaped with gratitude and favors and those who dare insult them or go against their opinion gets blacklisted and shut out for good.

Contact Scary Gary if you need another head…

Quit while you’re a head.

Get ahead in your work.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone with facial hair in this strip before.