The Born Loser by Art and Chip Sansom for February 12, 2017
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Transcript:
Born Loser by Art & Chip Sansom Brutus: I have to say, Uncle Ted, that you are sharp as a tack, despite your age! What's your secret? Uncle Ted: Every day, I do mental exercises for my brain, just as I exercise my muscles for my body! Uncle Ted: For example, when I get up in the morning, I start reading - newspapers, books, the internet. Uncle Ted: And I don't stop until I've learned at least one new fact each day! Brutus: Wow! That really is impressive! What did you learn today? Uncle Ted: I forget!
FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER PRINT EDITION: The entire strip is from the living room with the BL standing and facing Uncle Ted sitting in an arm chair with a light sitting behind the chair. Everything is in color except the second panel which is all in shadow. 1st panel: (the BL to Uncle Ted) I have to say, Uncle Ted, that you are sharp as a tack, despite your age! What’s your secret? 2nd panel: (Uncle Ted to the BL) Every day, I do mental exercises for my brain, just as I exercise my muscles for my body! Third panel: For example, when I get up in the morning, I start reading newspapers, books, the internet… Fourth panel: …and I don’t stop until I’ve learned at least one new fact each day! Fifth panel: (the BL) Wow! That really is impressive! What did you learn today? Sixth panel: (Uncle Ted) I forget!