Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for February 04, 2020

good ears, Petey

Monkeys?

I’m sure it’s not the gross part of the monkey.

It’s really just monkey puree…

She’s just monkeying around with you Petey…

“Return of the Pink Panther” 1975…

CLOUSEAU: There was some question as to whether the beggar or his minkey was breaking the law.

DREYFUS: Minkey?

CLOUSEAU: What?

DREYFUS: You said minkey.

Madeline couldn’t resist the oppertunity to yank Petey’s wood, despite his being sick!

Now read the side effects like they do on the TV commercials.

Best mom ever.

Monkeys are always active. I’m sure monkeys would be an active ingredient.

Shock the monkey to life.

Maybe it says “monkey’s water?”

The monkeys are just included to help cover up the taste of the active ingredient. Badgers’ noses are dreadfully bitter.

FUN FACT. The FDA allows up to .05% monkey bits in all foods and drugs.

Now, Petey, don’t go bananas…

When my mother got tired of being asked “what’s for dinner?” she’d sometimes say “monkey tails”. Sometimes it was kangaroo tails. I eventually caught on (I was REALLY little), but the first time it really surprised me ’cuz I used to go grocery shopping with her and never say monkeys in the cart. Or the store, for that matter.

Have I mentioned lately that Mom is awesome?

‘Inactive’ ingredients is a nice touch

I could go ape over Mom cooking up some monkey business for Petey!

And….”Little birdies’ dirty feet.”

Yes, Mom did say “monkeys,” Petey. I think she was just testing your alertness. I hope….

Gotta admit even I’d wonder about that one…

…It smelled like turpentine, it looked like Indian ink… I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink… (Love Potion #9)…