Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling for October 19, 2012
October 18, 2012
October 25, 2012
Transcript:
Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling Billy Dare Boy Adventurer with Quentin in SMUGGLERS' CAPE - Ch. VILXVI: "Chasing Fast Food!" Billy and Quentin are in hot pursuit of the evil Dr. Mordu, when an need for convenient nourishment takes them to a local restaurant... McDonald's Billy: Golly, Quentin, that looks like it would hit the spot! NEW The McGuffin! Billy: I'll try the McGuffin, please. Man: I'm sorry, sir. The last one was sold to that gentleman. Billy: Galloping galoshes! That's Scharfetter, Mordu's chief scientist! Billy: Something's up! I've GOT to get that sandwich! Billy: He's heading that way! Come on -- we can't lose him! Billy: I know a shortcut through this alley! Billy: Quentin! Signaling me...Scharfetter in the plaza! Billy: The fastest way to the McGuffin is STRAIGHT DOWN! Billy: He's gone! The fries are eaten, but he left behind the McGuffin! What's in that sandwich?! Billy: Yech...it's red herring! Quentin: Again? NEXT Plot twist in an Auntie Anne's Pretzels
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As consolation, will Billy at least get a roll in the Pullman bed with Eva Marie Saint? Or a dip in the bay with Kim Novak? Sleep handcuffed to Madeleine Carroll? Help Tippi Hedren clean out the company safe while Quentin pecks his eyes out?
Oh yes, I could go on … :-)