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'Berry Interesting. But Stupid.

Darin justifies his paycheck by showing up early for the “staff meeting”. Twenty-four hours early. Old-timer Tony takes the opportunity to show Darin why a BlackBerry is no match for a filing cabinet, rolltop desk, and paper calendar.

Speech-Les

It rained so much that the red slickers on loan from the band have turned white! As the last drops fall and St. Lisa parts the clouds, Les expresses his gratitude to the participants. His words go largely unheard, however, since the bullhorn he’s using lacks a mouthpiece.

Take It Easy, Hon

“I was just hoping to make a different kind of splash this year.” Despite the “best turnout ever”, Les is not satisfied. Even Cayla is telling him to chillax. What’s the matter, Les, has the rain kept all your blue-haired book-signing groupies away?

This Blows

Electrocution hazards be damned, the good people of Westview show their support for our hardy runners. I’m sure the three lady runners in panel 2 are generic “extras”, but damn if they don’t look like (from left) Station Wagon Susan, some kid from A Charlie Brown Christmas, and the sorely-missed Chien.

Take Off, Hoser!

And the wacky hi-jinks ensue. Les’ lack of event management skills (despite having organized this event for the past four years) puts the participants at the mercy of Centerville F.D.’s water cannon. This being the Funkiverse, the fireman, just following orders, lacks the common sense to shut off the hose, and the runners lack the common sense to run around the deluge. Oh, boy.