This cartoon is one of my faves and always funny, but there is a serious issue here. Fish such as sharks do swallow these balloons and can die as a result.
I don’t agree that it’s a sad story at all. But I do cry everything I read it. Love You Forever is how every parent feels for their child, and how every child feels for their parent when their roles change later in life.
My favourite cartoon couple, after Arlo & Janis, of course.