Crankshaft by Tom Batiuk and Dan Davis for April 22, 2023

It was a time-share presentation.

It’s the chair with the shed skin under it.

Oh, and while you’re at it, look around that seat and see if today’s joke is still there.

No, as a unamused comics reader.

What do you call a chair in a suit?

A tux – seat – o

“Oh. That…was a very strange thing to say. And why are you holding your hand like that? Are you OK?”

That face. That hideous face! A lizard face!

Which hand. Perhaps Lillian is ambidextrous?

Lil, I don’t think they’re getting your sarcasm here.

“Ooh, look Ethel. There’s a seminar where three random local authors will answer questions about writing. Oh darn, the 500 seats are all sold out. Man, Ohio really needs to recruit some real entertainment.”

Hmm, do I smell a second week of humble Lillian mining this book festival for more self-deprecating comedy gold? Place your bets.

Aspiring writer, more like expiring.

What is a spring writer?

Does she have a key to the convention center?

Somebody throw the book at her. Preferably an unabridged OED.