Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for March 18, 2023

This is how all mediocre soccer players evolve into great ones; sittin’ on Mom’s lap.

Now Petey’s a lap dog who has to lap it up.

Beni has a good question. Petey hardly ever goes outdoors.

Maybe if Petey could just play soccer against zombies and knock their arms and legs off, he might enjoy that.

It’s a rare occurrence, once in a blue moon.

Last panel is comic gold.

Uh oh, it’s the lap! The snuggly lap of a loving mum :-))

A ginger in the sun.

So, not about cereal. Oh well, I didn’t want a lottery ticket anyway.

he does… rarely… :\

I miss those conversations with mom

I love the perspective of panel three.

Alice is right. Mom’s lap is the point of no return. It is the kindest, most gentle and loving dictatorial tool in her arsenal.

When Petey has his inevitable fractal Petey experience, will his team be penalized for too many players on the field?

Comic gold, as Madeline betrays her son to the Evil Forces of youth soccer (I should know; my cousin is a professional coach)….

I’m with Pete.

Stand your ground, Petey! We introverts have a right to our choices!