Comic #8
Too Far Ahead
Rassie walks so far ahead that his own shadow gives up, calls an Uber and asks the driver to follow him.
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Comic adapted from a joke by Craig Leon Human.
Comic adapted from a joke by Craig Leon Human.© Rassie Comics · rassiecomics.com
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Panel 1
Outside a Springbok stadium. Two supporters in green and gold watch Rassie stride past in a white shirt.
Supporter: He’s always miles ahead…
Panel 2
Rassie walks on down the walkway. The supporters turn to watch his shadow trail behind him.
Supporter: Even his shadow can’t keep up.
Panel 3
The shadow is alone on the paving, down on all fours and panting, while Rassie carries on far up the walkway.
Panel 4
The shadow stands at the kerb beside a taxi sign, holding up a phone.
Shadow: Right… I need an Uber.
Panel 5
A grey car pulls up and the shadow climbs into the back seat.
Driver: Where to?
Panel 6
Inside the car, the shadow points down the road at Rassie, still walking.
Shadow: Follow Rassie — I’m trying to catch up!
Driver: Ah… long trip!