Close to Home by John McPherson for December 24, 2023

Very Star Trek

maybe put one on the fridge for yourself?

How did you get the collars on them?

Can you use an invisible fence to keep them away from their video game consoles?

I cannot understand why anyone would think this will permanently damage those kids. /s

The kids seem shaken.

A certain someone must have eaten the gherkin.

Shocking!

But look at those braids.

Bleeb. Buddy. You are SO far out of position . . .

What a great idea! Probably works on dogs, too!

I can hear the dog snickering

That’s funny!

I would want a remote… to give them a little buzz every now and then when they least expect it. You know, just to have a few in the bank.

“Zing” went the strings of their hearts…

Merry Christmas everyone! ☺️

Ingenius…..?

My wife tried that with me by putting an invisible fence around the local donut shop. It was always worth the shocks to me.

Maybe I should get that for the crazy tree climbing kittens! Train ‘em early, I always say

Proximity triggered shock collars. Great idea. I’ll start making sketches.

my parents wouldn’t put the presents out until after we were in bed Christmas eve. They were hidden in their bedroom until then and it was off limits in December.

They’ll remember this when it’s time to pick out your retirement facility, and Alcatraz is available.

Gives a whole new meaning to … Their Christmas shockings were hung by the chimney with care!

C’mon John, where’s that Christmas Spirit?…

Back in my day, we had to settle for electrocution via questionable Christmas light wiring.

Oh c’mon…that’s half the fun! (watching the kids get zapped, that is!)