@Bigger J: In M&J’s early days, Jeff had escaped from a mental institution, and believed himself to be Thomas Jefferson. As that storyline faded into obscurity, he was thereafter referred to only as “Jeff”.
Walt should go “home” to Phyllis, Avery, Doc, et al — but I hope this isn’t the way he exits the strip. He’s lived and aged as a human; he deserves to die with dignity, and be mourned by his GA family.
I’ve been following this strip since the ‘60s, and y’gotta love Walt, but it really is time for him to be re-united with Phyllis and the old gang. Surely there’s a gentle story-line to send him off to that Good Night. And Skeezix is already in his mid-90s…
While I understand some of the “Go for it!” comments on this story arc, they don’t seem realistic in the 21st century: despite the mainstream entertainment media being stuck in the freewheeling ’60s, that was half-a-century ago: kids/young adults tend to be — believe it or not — somewhat more cautious today. Just as we (boomers) disbelieved our elders, the young are more likely to disbelieve us - and probably with good reason ;)
Not quite in Frank’s shoes, but I’m 5’9" and married to a taller woman. She told me later that she admired my “confidence”. Together nearly 25 yrs now, and we wouldn’t have it any other way ;-)
Time for Walt to wake up.