Herman by Jim Unger for December 19, 2021

Mom can’t get the stink out of my brother’s socks.

Someone is going to be getting the worlds fastest regifting.

It’s all in one’s interpretation. Evidently, he’s a literalist.

This romantic touch has never left your home, right?

OK, but you have to wear whichever ones she picks out for you. In public. While wearing shorts..

Don’t underestimate a good pair of socks!

Could’ve been underwear.

Ew. Ew. Ew.

Just let me forewarn you, they’ve been fore-worn.

The Grinch that stole Christmas was sockless himself.

So, will she give him her French black fishnet stockings she’s been saving for a special purpose?

And only used for one year.

Stretched out just a tad…

They need little darning.

Their surrounding belie the fact that they can’t afford Christmas. Hard times?

Reminds me, I’ve got to find that fruitcake

The wife’s going to give him back the socks, loaded with coal.

The last BIG SPENDER.

Gift of the Magi, Herman style.