Comic #2
Mum and Veg
His mother puts vegetables in front of him. Rassie puts them through selection.
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Comic adapted from a joke by Rob McFie.
Comic adapted from a joke by Rob McFie.© Rassie Comics · rassiecomics.com
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Panel 1
His mother points at the plate of vegetables. Rassie rests his chin on his hand and considers it.
Mum: For supper?
Rassie: For selection.
Panel 2
Rassie draws the plate towards him and looks it over.
Rassie: Every carrot must earn its place.
Panel 3
Rassie holds up a coaching board with the vegetables laid out as a team shape, broccoli at the front and carrots on the wings.
Rassie: Broccoli up front. Carrots out wide.
Panel 4
His mother tries a piece of broccoli while Rassie watches, satisfied.
Rassie: Good. Win the collisions first.
Panel 5
His mother, fork in hand, concedes the point.
Mum: That’s... not bad.
Panel 6
His mother holds up the empty plate. Rassie gives a thumbs up.
Mum: Happy now?
Rassie: Selection complete.