If it were April’s joke, . . .
The term is “broke,” not broken.
Maybe that S.E. teacher has the kids using the word “special” instead – to boost self-esteem and avoid the stress of “spelling.” It seems like the sort of thing he would do.
This strip does exaggerate to make a point.
The deficit is too big to cut our way out of. The way to reduce it at this point is to grow the economy, and tax cuts help with that.
Get him the ruler to keep at home.
His bedroom is definitely upstairs. I’ve seen enough house-scenes to know that. Also, look at his gesture in the last panel.
Who dragged them up the stairs?
Who is watching Max?
Good timing for this strip.
If it were April’s joke, . . .