Comic #861: 2007-08-05

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Description

Comic Description:

The comic features two women engaged in a friendly conversation, each boasting about the abilities of their children.

• Top Panel:
  • Left Woman: "My Bobby knew Spanish by age three."
  • Right Woman: "My Susie knew Mandarin by age two."
• Middle Panel:
  • Left Woman: "My Bobby knew calculus by age two."
  • Right Woman: "My Susie knew quantum physics by age-"
• Bottom Panel:
  • The text reads: "The argument went on so long, we both forgot that children need feeding every three days or so. In point of fact, my bobby survived WAY longer."

The comic uses colorful illustrations with exaggerated features to convey a humorous tone about parenting and typical competitive exchanges between mothers.