Another true-life moment: I said the same thing Hank did when I was riding with my mom once. The only difference, I believe, was that I caught a backhand to the face due to my charming quip. Hank’s a very fortunate kid.

SPECIAL NEWS ITEM: Next Monday’s and Tuesday’s strips feature a couple of mega-sized comics featuring the pair-up of the century. Get ready to witness pure hilarity as Hank’s Uncle Jack bumps into Dan Long’s Edmund Finney while they’re both busy being Travelin’ Men! It’s a two-day event that shouldn’t be missed.