Sherman's Lagoon by Jim Toomey for February 28, 2023

Without violence, sharks wouldn’t be able to eat.

Tom Lehrer had a peace protest song. He introduced it by saying there’s too much hate in the word, “AND I HATE PEOPLE LIKE THAT.”

Exactly how many people “reason”

You have the first wish Hawthorne. You have two left make the most of it.

Ending the violence would completely change Megan’s personality.

Sharks are often violent but they are just wanting something to eat. Humans, on the other hand…

Right. End the violence or I’ll mete out violence upon you. The mantra of every war.

You tell him, Megan!

You have to speak his language.

Hawthorne’s comment in the last panel made me laugh

Before granting Megan‘s request, I think the genie would have to address significant questions of jurisdiction and span of control.

You know, Megan, there’s a thing called balance, you need violence to balance out the peace.

I read book about fairies granting wishes and they can grant world peace, but it never lasts much longer than a heartbeat.

I believe that Megan has made a very valid request ……. So now do it or you’ll be crab cakes …… :)

What happened to his “Name your wish” stand? It’s just a black hole now, like his soul.

Hawthorne, if you go with her wish, while Megan can threaten you, she can never pummel you. Something to think about.

Just eat him & steal the lamp for yourself!