Halloween CIDUs

… and some non-CIDUs



The joke is clear, if hackneyed by now, but what would the kids tip? A 20% trick?

This execution of the same joke is a bit clearer, since it’s the kid asking for money.


Not so much a CIDU as “way too much work”. Post individual clue solutions in the comments. FYI, complete solution is here.


This one tripped me up, because I assumed a Pumpkin Spice Latte only had the spices used in pumpkin pie. This used to be true: introduced in 2003, Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte contained only the spices, and no pumpkin. That made sense. Who thinks steak sauce has steak in it? or shrimp sauce has shrimp in it? Or awlspice has an awl in it? But, in response to complaints, in 2015 they reformulated to add some pumpkin puree. That was really unnecessary, because a bit of pumpkin puree adds little taste. But this does mean Blazek’s joke actually works.


Not a CIDU, but definitely an Ewww.


Not a CIDU, either, but cute.


And one last nod to Peanuts:




And, finally, an OY


There’s this synchronicity, sent in by Nebulous:


Sunday Funnies, LOLs – March 2, 2025



Background: Amazon, controlled by bald billionaire Jeff Bezos, now owns the Bond movie franchise.



This reminds me of this video from Dr. Glaucomflecken:

[Yes, he is actually a doctor licensed in the US, and has some serious YouTube videos related to his specialty (ophthalmology), but he has a bigger audience for his comedy.]



Saturday Morning OYs – December 28th, 2024

More website ineptitude from GoComics. Make up your own ending. The complete caption (found same day in other places) is at the bottom of this post.



Mark H. and Boise Ed send in another Frazz as a double OY from December 26 (important to understanding the pun): “The first oy is subtle, and depends on your understanding of the English.”




Full caption from the Jim Benton Cartoon:

” I think I’ve fallen in love with you.

Unless that’s not cupid and I’ve just been

shot by a little naked guy.”

It’s an odd choice to have that cartoon appear on December 25, Christmas Day.