JumpStart by Robb Armstrong for March 11, 2023

Seems like balloons are the new “thing”, thanks to China.

I’m pretty sure the balloon represents something but I don’t know what

Shoot it down, Joe, shoot it down!

I know this is supposed to be a spy balloon, but I really expect Pennywise to pop up whenever I see random balloons, even if they aren’t red.

We can all thank China for the newest cartoon trope, but will it stand the test of time like lone palm desert isles and psych sofas?

There is so much “story” going on in this single panel.

Just exquisite!

“Did you ever have the feeling you were being watched?”

Rover is always waiting. Always.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rover_(The_Prisoner)

Is that a spy balloon?

Nothing a few billion dollars of aircraft and support systems can’t take care of. Just wash your hands and return to work. And clean up after yourself, please.

Enough with the balloon gags!

I was in a restaurant mens room, and I waited and waited, and no employees showed up, so I washed my own hands.

Chinese spy balloon

I do have to laugh at the absurdity of it all. China’s got spy satellites, just like we do. Imagine if we sent the Goodyear blimp over Hunan.

SHOOT IT DOWN NOW before it reaches the soap dispenser.

Love it!

“You are being watched…”

Chinese restaurant

Is that the same balloon that was hovering over the twins’ playpen?