Cul de Sac by Richard Thompson for September 20, 2023

Hurry up, Mom, Petey might pass out soon.

Where’s Ernesto when you need a cool, if imaginary, head?

I’d say Petey doesn’t like the sight of blood.

Alice needs to stop saying “blood” or she’s going to have to drag Petey home.

Maybe if he applies a tourniquet firmly around her mouth, she’ll clam up.

MOM! = Kid 911.

When in trouble or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout!

Mom’s first order of business upon arriving at the scene: Reviving Pete.

Pete’s gradual transformation into “the Scream” by Edvard Munch

Silver Lining: Petey’s Out-of-Body, um… bodies will be able to carry Alice home…

What a terrifying MOM-ent for Petey.

At least he didn’t run away.

Thompson’s drawings of Petey’s face so perfectly captures it.

Petey may be petrified, but he’s really shining as a good big brother.

Mr. Richard Thompson; not only are you a gifted cartoonist, but you are also very good on guitar, and a gifted songwriter as well. You have made my life better.

Now everyone, do a google search to find out about Mr. Thompson’s previous career. Giggle snort

OMG! Poor heroic Big Brother Petey! He can’t stand the sight of blood (even more so than I), yet is sacrificing himself to help Little Sister Alice!

Hurry up, Mom Madeline! You son the hero is in imminent peril of passing out!