Monday PSA: How NOT to Enjoy a Vacation!
March 26th, 2007
Filed under: Comics
With spring here, and summer not far behind, it’s time to start thinking about vacation travel plans. In this comic book PSA from Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #24 (October 1957), let Terry the dog tell you how not to have a vacation.
I think this PSA also reminds us why not to take a dog on vacation: they always whine and talk about you behind your back. Not to mention that they’re also the worst back seat drivers ever (”You’re going too fast!” “Turn left — no, your other left” “Change the damn radio station” and “You missed that fire hydrant back there”)

March 27th, 2007 at 12:55 am
I have to say, I question the authenticity of this dog’s tale. How did it take the father five minutes to realise that the camera wasn’t loaded, and when did they get sunburned as they’re completely pristine in that picture-taking snafu. More importantly, when he’s stopped to look for directions the car is clearly parked on the left side of the street, yet he’s shown driving on the right side so it’s not as if this story was set in England or something.
I mean really, if you want me to take your opinions seriously you better put some thought into the stories you craft or else no one will believe me when I relay the important message some family’s dog told me.
March 27th, 2007 at 8:02 am
I thought maybe the dog was touched inappropriately by Dr. Dazzler, crypto-zoophile…
And why has no-one else commented on Dazzler’s incredibly strange name? Is he the ‘Disco-Doctor’?
March 27th, 2007 at 10:22 pm
What a grump! It seems to me that the only one who didn’t enjoy the vacation was the dog. Everyone else was too busy having fun. The family is very lucky the dog can’t talk. It only takes one person (or dog!) making remarks like that to ruin the whole vacation for everyone.
March 27th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
“My name is Terry, and I learned to keep my mouth shut when the Greens threatened to drop me off at the pound.”
August 11th, 2009 at 12:18 am
The father obviously hates going on holiday as much as the dog, but he’s slightly better at concealing it.
Leave a Reply
Contact Me
About
Subscribe:
The Best Of...
Special Topics
Archives
Categories
Twitter
See Also
Comic Blogs
Medical/Science Blogs
Currently Reading
Arbitrarily Interesting Medical Condition
Syndrome
The Net:
Contents may have settled during shipping. Past results are no guarantee of future performance. No animals were harmed during the production of this product. Void where prohibited by law. All rights reserved. Not valid with other offers or specials. Professional driver on a closed track. Your financial institution may impose other fees. All models are over 18 years of age. Employees must wash hands before returning to work. Results not typical. Many suitcases look alike. 18% gratuity added to tables of six or more.
Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball.
© 2004-2012 Polite Dissent. Powered by WordPress