obviously it’s an erratically flying tiny dragon. there seems to be a lot of those critters flitting about lately. so, what would be weird about an erratically flying tiny dragon infestation?
My guess is mosquito. Back when I was living in a mosquito zone, many were the nights when I’d be woken up by the sound of one in the room (often disturbingly close to my face), have it vanish as soon as I turned the light on to find it, only to return as soon as I was settled in bed again. Repeat through the night…
Thankfully, there are mighty few mozzies in San Francisco.
I like that, while Jimmy is a thoroughly “modern” cartoonist in the sophistication of his wit, and with his humor thoroughly grounded in real life, he still adheres to some of the fun, old-timey cartoonist conventions — like:Pillows got nipples! (I think it might have been Mort Walker who first pointed out the cartooning standard of nipples at the corners of pillows.)
Well, I’m glad I’m not the only one who is having trouble figuring this one out. I vote for the mosquito theory, although the dragon theory gets points for good ol’ fashioned humorous weirdness.
I’ve been kept awake by a mosquito at night. I finally had to bundle up and leave just one patch of face exposed, with my finger right over it. When the miscreant landed, I squished it, solving the problem. No, it does not help when my dad tells me that only male mosquitos hum, and they don’t bite. It still keeps me up until I stop it.I’ve also gotten rid of house flies in my room. Keep the light off in your room but leave the light on in the hall. The fly will follow the light and leave the dark room.
The critter in the partial balloon is the same size and shape in both panels although the shape is enlarging slightly, suggesting a continuance tomorrow. knowing jj, it will be something fun. stay tuned. ddp.s. say hello to Otis
Come on guys, that’s not a partial thought balloon, it’s an illustration of the erratic flight of a bat….cue Luddy…..Must never had a bat in your house, huh? You sense them before you see them..and when you look, they have already flitted away. He will see it tomorrow….
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 13 years ago
What is it, girl? Is Tweety in the well?
CaptB over 13 years ago
I didn’t get this one at all.
ScullyUFO over 13 years ago
It’s a visit from Scary Gary.
waynes60 over 13 years ago
I have to get out of bed on mornings when my mind starts running away after I’ve been awake for a few minutes. No snooze alarm for me.
jaredmc over 13 years ago
I think it’s a vulture circling his bed…
Nighthawks Premium Member over 13 years ago
obviously it’s an erratically flying tiny dragon. there seems to be a lot of those critters flitting about lately. so, what would be weird about an erratically flying tiny dragon infestation?
elysummers over 13 years ago
Good one nighthawks. LOL
prrdh over 13 years ago
Maybe he’s done a John Carter, only he woke up on Pern instead of Mars.
moe_the_cat over 13 years ago
If Arlo and Janis live in southeast Georgia then it’s just a mosquito. I think one moved a lamp here in the house last night
unclesamz over 13 years ago
Sorry, i thought it was a buzzard.
warydreamer over 13 years ago
I vote on Buzzards… It’s so hot and dry out in New Mexico no one lays in the sun for very long cuz they don’t wanna tempt the buzzards.
fritzoid Premium Member over 13 years ago
My guess is mosquito. Back when I was living in a mosquito zone, many were the nights when I’d be woken up by the sound of one in the room (often disturbingly close to my face), have it vanish as soon as I turned the light on to find it, only to return as soon as I was settled in bed again. Repeat through the night…
Thankfully, there are mighty few mozzies in San Francisco.
kerumbo Premium Member over 13 years ago
I like that, while Jimmy is a thoroughly “modern” cartoonist in the sophistication of his wit, and with his humor thoroughly grounded in real life, he still adheres to some of the fun, old-timey cartoonist conventions — like:Pillows got nipples! (I think it might have been Mort Walker who first pointed out the cartooning standard of nipples at the corners of pillows.)
Number Three over 13 years ago
Is he in bed in the Sky?
LOL xxx
sefekhaabuiti over 13 years ago
Dragon. Although living in Georgia I certainly see the merit in moe_the_cat’s remark!
billdi Premium Member over 13 years ago
it is kinda funny weird — note the progression, when arlo’s eyes are closed the flying whatever-it-is appears, when he opens them, it’s gone.
Nonny over 13 years ago
Well, I’m glad I’m not the only one who is having trouble figuring this one out. I vote for the mosquito theory, although the dragon theory gets points for good ol’ fashioned humorous weirdness.
crittermilker over 13 years ago
its the outline of the thought balloon so its ready when Arlo awakes and has a thought!
BIG_AL3749 over 13 years ago
Where is Janis? She is going to freak OR she is already waving the broom around! Look out Arlo! Here she comes! WHAP!
Varnes over 13 years ago
It’s a bat and Ludwig is going to save the day. My cat has slapped a couple of ’em out of the air. Think of it as a mouse with wings…..
lmop8446 over 13 years ago
a stork, maybe?
Ermine Notyours over 13 years ago
I’ve been kept awake by a mosquito at night. I finally had to bundle up and leave just one patch of face exposed, with my finger right over it. When the miscreant landed, I squished it, solving the problem. No, it does not help when my dad tells me that only male mosquitos hum, and they don’t bite. It still keeps me up until I stop it.I’ve also gotten rid of house flies in my room. Keep the light off in your room but leave the light on in the hall. The fly will follow the light and leave the dark room.
agentadq over 13 years ago
Looks like a hell of a mosquito!
dopeydan over 13 years ago
The critter in the partial balloon is the same size and shape in both panels although the shape is enlarging slightly, suggesting a continuance tomorrow. knowing jj, it will be something fun. stay tuned. ddp.s. say hello to Otis
Varnes over 13 years ago
Come on guys, that’s not a partial thought balloon, it’s an illustration of the erratic flight of a bat….cue Luddy…..Must never had a bat in your house, huh? You sense them before you see them..and when you look, they have already flitted away. He will see it tomorrow….
lindz.coop Premium Member over 13 years ago
Maybe it’s a paintbrush that will add some color to this comic without having to click on a button underneath it.