The Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom for December 14, 2022

But we love you, Brutus.

Two.

Brutus, for a “loser”, you sure have a great deal of fans. Hang in there buddy.

Is… is this like a ‘fourth wall’ thing?

Speaking of losers, if that is supposed to be a donut behind your elbow, why would you put it there at the edge of the table? Chances are you’ll more likely knock it on the floor before you can pick it up and eat it!

Brutus, you ain’t alone. I’m there with you bro!

Brutus has a bigger head than Tony Robbins…..

Reading the news has convinced me that Loserville ain’t that bad.

I have a strong feeling Loserville is a sprawling metropolis with a rapidly growing population.

All things considered I’d rather be in Philadelphia.

Yes Brutus, I empathize and yet realize how incredibly blessed I am. It is as Henry David Thoreau said in Civil Disobedience and Other Essays, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation. What is called resignation is confirmed desperation."

POOR THORNY

You are still a natty dresser.

Oh, I think you are in good company Brutus. “Most men live lives of quiet desperation.” Someone else always gets the last cookie.

Donut is stale. You should know that.

one hundred and so on… aren’t I there too or am I just extra company? :D

There’s a book title in the last frame if there ever was one!

This song was written for Brutus Thonrapple

Woke up this morning with a funny feeling,

Wasn’t really sure what it was all about.

But it felt like I was disappearing,

So I ran to the mirror to check it out.

I said, "Here I am, here I am, here I am

But why do I feel like the invisible man?"

I stumbled back into the bedroom,

And stared out at the rising sun.

Then I heard myself shout out the window,

Not really talking to anyone.

I yelled, "Here I am, here I am, here I am

But why do I feel like the invisible man?"

Lights went on, people started yelling,

“Will the crazy man go back to bed.”

And there I was, laughing out my window,

Feeling much better now, somebody heard what I said.

Well it’s no big thing, no revelation,

No answer to these lives we lead.

But I think I do know one thing;

Sometimes I think we all need to say;

“Here I am, here I am, here I am, "

When life makes us feel like the invisible man.

Lights went on, people started yelling,

“Will the crazy man go back to bed.”

And there I was, laughing out my window,

Feeling much better now, somebody heard what I said.

Woke up this morning with a funny feeling,

Wasn’t really sure what it was all about.

But it felt like I was disappearing,

So I ran to the mirror to check it out.

I said, "Here I am, here I am, here I a

But sometimes I feel like the invisible,

Here I am, here I am, here I am

But why do I feel like the invisible man

Written by Joshua Kadison.

Look on the bright side, you’re the mayor.

Object! Population must be 2 at least. How come I never met you in town Brutus?

Sorry, Brutus, anyone who wears a red bow tie isn’t a loser. I think I’ll try putting on a bow tie tonight for a Xmas party. I’m taking my clarinet, too. I might add some tunes.

Brutus lives in his own world but at least everyone knows him there. Cheer up Brutus – your fans love you!

Sorry I asked.

Remember that famous line Brutus, “Tomorrow is another day.” I am sure that will brighten your outlook. That is unless you said that yesterday.

Chim up, Brutus!

I want to tell Brutus that we all have days like that, that tomorrow will be better, etc., etc., but then, he is the Born Loser.

Oh, don’t buy into your bosses brainwashing.

But he’s a loveable loser.

i will gladly pay you tuesday for a better day today…

Fear not, Brutus. The population is higher than one, and you’re not much of a loser.

At least he has someone to talk to. Himself.