Monty by Jim Meddick for June 29, 2011
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Doc: Ah! Now here is a prime example of the value of field study and firsthand research... E.B., please take a holographic imprint of this for our report. Data entry 3419.1: I was unaware until now that early 21st century humans had developed personal spacecraft technology. Doc: Incidental note: suspect owner of vehicle may be handicapped, since establishment has provided parking directly outside entrance...
Flogge over 13 years ago
Most likely just a selfish driver taking up a reserved space they are not entitled to.
“I’ll just be 2 minutes’.
Sisyphos over 13 years ago
Not a pretty assessment of the reliability of scientific research. Doc is hoist on his own petard, not having immersed himself in the exotic native culture deeply enough!
spamster over 13 years ago
typical archeologist, interpreting what he sees through his own experiences.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 13 years ago
Must be valuable, too, cos even though it’s awkward, the owner has dragged along a heavy anchor.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 13 years ago
And it has a slot for storing coins to use for wormhole tolls.
demorodney over 13 years ago
how long before he notices it’s rechargable?
wilburgarrod over 13 years ago
Oh praise the powers that be an electric space craft.
pearlandpeach over 13 years ago
Heavens, between space craft in stores and toilets in specail room….what will aliens really think of us.
Sondra Gail over 13 years ago
Evidence shows the driver must be quiet short to fit inside. Perhaps this is the reason for such close parking, fewer steps, less tiring. And he must have a super efficient spacesuit to be able to travel in space in a convertible.
boldyuma over 13 years ago
wait till Doc get’s a look at “Magic Fingers” on beds in motel rooms….[;-)
jpozenel over 13 years ago
I’m not so sure that “Flogge” got the joke in the last panel.
SusanSunshine Premium Member over 13 years ago
Minky Moo — yeah, the ship is obviously an old model.
And the alien is probably stuck on earth anyway cos he doesn’t have an extension cord that will reach the next inhabited star.