I’m curious about Pastis’ creative process. Does he come up with the punch line first and work backward? Does the pun just spring fully-formed from his brain?
I think this is a similar thought process people on dating sites have when they post inaccurate pics of themselves on a site before meeting someone for the first time.
“He stumbled, his pocket knife (which was apparently open and in his jacket pocket over his left breast) shifted awkwardly, and he stabbed himself through the heart. Happens all the time.”
I think the Uncle Buds of the world benefit most from the idea you have to put up with family no matter. I’m betting they created the idea in the first place.
I’m curious to learn how Wally ended up with Joan.