[Character] and the [Item or Event]

"Dad?"

"What is it, Tom?"

"I found this old cartoon we were working on back in 2004. We had it colorized and everything, but never ran it."

"Son, you have no idea how glad I am to hear that. Send it off to the syndicate and get the tackle box."

"Dad, I should let you know that the humor is fairly dated -"

"Son, what did I say last time?"

". . . I'll address the envelope."

"And what?"

"And get the tackle box."

More topical humor

Aw, Ziggy was so excited to go to the bank today that he color-coordinated his outfit with the teller's desk! I wish bad checks really bounced, and that the universe interpreted a few more things literally as well. For example, if "rednecks" really had red necks you could know at a glance who not to hire as a public speaker (granted, in lieu of a crimson nape those people courteously give you other hints as to their status in society, mullet haircuts and t-shirts tucked into faded jeans among them). Imagine if partisan senators actually "drank the Kool-Aid", as it were. You could look at that plastic cup and know who shouldn't be put in charge of a bypartisan committee.

I hate to end on this note, but I think that Ziggy might be courting the teller at this bank.

Tan Light Special

"Books on civil liberties? You'll have to search out the newly-created 'deluded fantasy' section, alongside the Robert Jordan novels."

This librarian seems to have incorporated political commentary into her filing duties, e'er causing confusion in the pursuit of more euro humor. But the euro's been up for quite some time now, prompting the question of what took her so long to notice. After all, she looks for all the world like a K-Mart employee.

That "Books" sign is both garish and redundant. And psychological studies aside, I don't think the colors tan, orange and puke-brown incite a great deal of literate-minded curiosity on the part of library patrons. It just might make them nauseous.

Most Dangerous Game

The balance of nature is shifting. This one is great enough that it doesn't require any special commentary, but there's probably a good allegory in here somewhere. The unique, low perspective of this comic implies that Ziggy might be next. I've grown fond of the guy, but heavens me, I'd like to see Ziggy tasered.

Now they need to get one of these.

Cutting Edge

Oh! Touché, indeed! This double dose of topical humor has left me in stitches!

I think it would be nice if Ziggy were to dictate all of his doings aloud to nobody in particular, coupled with an explanation of all of the possible ramifications. It would be unfortunate if Ziggy were to do anything unpredictable and we were unable to follow him to his next rollicking adventure!