The Fusco Brothers by J.C. Duffy for October 26, 2024

a spelling wasp he is

And he didn’t stumble once with the spelling!!!!

She will, hereafter, refer to him as an anise.

Lice-O-Rice.

If that’s her favorite flavor she should head over to Pearls Before Swine. It’s Pastis-based.

Ouzo.

Oh Al, you always know what to say.

Relax, lady, he could have spelled it L-I-C-K-E-R-I-S-H. (Lickerish = “eager for sensual or sexual pleasure.”)

Double absinthe and ice water for this man.

Green Chartreuse!

Liquorish: the drink for those too hardcore for near beer.

The British spelling of licorice is liquorice.