Comic #3439: 2014-10-17

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Panel 1:

• Text (top left): "BAD NEWS, KIDS."
• Character: An older man with glasses and a mustache stands with a serious expression.

Panel 2:

• Text (top left): "I was sure that by the time I had kids I'd know what I was doing."
• Character: The same older man, looking frustrated or perplexed.

Panel 3:

• Text (center): "TURNS OUT IT'S A TOTAL CLUSTERFUCK."
• Character: The older man appears more animated and expressive, emphasizing his feelings.

Panel 4:

• Text (left): "I DON'T KNOW WHY I DO MY JOB. I DON'T KNOW WHY I LIVE IN THIS HOUSE. I DON'T KNOW WHY I’M MARRIED OR WHY I HAVE KIDS."
• Character: The older man still looks exasperated, emphasizing his confusion.

Panel 5:

• Text (left): "I'M JUST LIVING HOUR TO HOUR, MAN! EACH HOUR IS LIKE ANOTHER RUNG ON MONKEY BARS, AND BY GOD ARE MY ARMS TIRED."
• Character: The older man looks overwhelmed, possibly gesturing to signify his exhaustion.

Panel 6:

• Text (bottom left): "I'M JUST HERE."
• Character: The man's expression seems resigned, maintaining a straightforward demeanor.

Panel 7:

• Text: "DADDY, WE DON'T CARE. COULD YOU DO THE STORY OF THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE?"
• Characters: A young girl looking up at the older man, eager and hopeful.

Panel 8:

• Text (right): "FINE. BUT IN MY VERSION, THE RACE HAS NO END."
• Character: The older man smirks slightly, seeming to concede while maintaining a hint of sardonic humor.

Background: The setting appears to be a living room with minimal furnishings. The children are visible on the floor, creating a casual, domestic atmosphere.