Sheep sends in this one: “I think the bearded guy feels like a champion. But why does the marathon guy appear in his dream?”
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In his dream the bearded man is equating his own “achievement” of colossal laziness with the arduous task of running a marathon.
The top two panels are part of the dream too.
@Kilby’s got it.
How does not shaving for a month affect charity? I haven’t shaved since 1972, but I don’t think that has fed any starving people.
Ed, it seems to be one of these sponsorship / contest things — some people pledge to donate based on how well you do in the contest.
But they’re both doing it for charity. Isn’t it the thought that counts? There’s no need to compare.
Even if they are both really collecting donations, consider how much people would be willing to donate per day of increased fuzziness, compared to each mile of a marathon. The gag is clearly based on this guy’s inflated sense of self-importance.
P.S. It’s worth remembering that around this time of year, Bill always posted his annual call for March of Dimes (later “Babies”), to which many CIDU readers made generous donations; the Bickel family participated in the March for nearly three decades before it was cancelled due to Covid.
Boise Ed has never heard of No-Shave November? (Or “Movember”?)
My favorite supersticious and/or lazy non-shaver was Bjorn Borg, who alway let his beard grow from the beginning to the end of a tournament. This meant the pictures of him holding up any trophy tended to look pretty ratty.
A decade ago the Boston Red Sox got into “Reverse The Curse” spirit by letting their beards grow through the season. Meanwhile the Yankees were known at the time for requiring members to be clean-shaven.
I remember well when the “curse” was broken. Unfortunately. That’s also why I’m cognizant of the fact that whenever there’s a miracle or Cinderella finish, there’s a team on the other side that’s not feeling the magic.
It’s also why when the STL Blues got their first Stanley Cup after 52 years in existence against the Boston Bruins, I felt somewhat satisfied.
I’ve heard mention of it, mostly from comedians, but never paid much attention to it.
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In his dream the bearded man is equating his own “achievement” of colossal laziness with the arduous task of running a marathon.
The top two panels are part of the dream too.
@Kilby’s got it.
How does not shaving for a month affect charity? I haven’t shaved since 1972, but I don’t think that has fed any starving people.
Ed, it seems to be one of these sponsorship / contest things — some people pledge to donate based on how well you do in the contest.
But they’re both doing it for charity. Isn’t it the thought that counts? There’s no need to compare.
Even if they are both really collecting donations, consider how much people would be willing to donate per day of increased fuzziness, compared to each mile of a marathon. The gag is clearly based on this guy’s inflated sense of self-importance.
P.S. It’s worth remembering that around this time of year, Bill always posted his annual call for March of Dimes (later “Babies”), to which many CIDU readers made generous donations; the Bickel family participated in the March for nearly three decades before it was cancelled due to Covid.
Boise Ed has never heard of No-Shave November? (Or “Movember”?)
My favorite supersticious and/or lazy non-shaver was Bjorn Borg, who alway let his beard grow from the beginning to the end of a tournament. This meant the pictures of him holding up any trophy tended to look pretty ratty.
A decade ago the Boston Red Sox got into “Reverse The Curse” spirit by letting their beards grow through the season. Meanwhile the Yankees were known at the time for requiring members to be clean-shaven.
I remember well when the “curse” was broken. Unfortunately. That’s also why I’m cognizant of the fact that whenever there’s a miracle or Cinderella finish, there’s a team on the other side that’s not feeling the magic.
It’s also why when the STL Blues got their first Stanley Cup after 52 years in existence against the Boston Bruins, I felt somewhat satisfied.
I’ve heard mention of it, mostly from comedians, but never paid much attention to it.