Let’s assume, shall we, that the warm, passionate hugs and kisses between Les and his betrothed Cayla have already been exchanged at the arrival gate. This allows us to cut directly to Cayla complimenting Les’ appearance. “I know,” replies Les (instead of something like “Gee, thanks honey!”). The always self-effacing Cayla wryly supposes that perhaps she could benefit from losing some weight. Rather than attempt to dissuade her or even smile, Les responds with a blank look. Batiuk inexplicably closes the Kilimanjaro epic by inserting a completely random sketch of some “flat top acacias” from his Africa journal.
Whale I'll Be Damned
In today’s panel 2, for just a fleeting instant, Summer lights up on hearing what she perceives as her father’s wisdom. Les wastes no time sending her crashing back to earth: it’s merely a literary quote serving to set up yet another one of his godawful puns. Her despair causes Summer to instantly age 20 years.
Le Chat Noir
Batiuk couldn’t be arsed to come up with names for the same-sex prom couple, but made sure that the cute li’l kitty gets a cute li’l name.
The Peak of Douchebaggery
I summited Mount Kilimanjaro and all I got was this lousy certificate. Back in “civilization,” the climbers enjoy a last meal together. Naturally, Les (in his trademark yellow shirt) and Summer are seated near the head of the table. So pleased is Les with his latest clever bon mot that in panel 3 he has smirked himself into unconsciousness.
Son of Stuck Funky 