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Caturdazzlin' with Crazy Claws № 7

Judging by this being the 7th edition of this feature, I suppose some of you might have ideas that this might somehow relate to Jack Daniel's--but sadly, no. Thanks, though, for asking.

So what exactly could a non-alcoholic Brandy Old-Fashioned be like?

Irony of ironies: The Dells branch of Great Harvest Bread is right across Elm Street from Goody Goody Gum Drop. So which would you rather want during the intermission fo some show at Elm Street Plaza?

What this cat wouldn't give for an afterlunch on the Wisconsin River doing some serious kayaking with a bottle of lime seltzer water for the sake of hydration of the highest order alongside as much the scenery as the wildlife to be expected. Hopefully not including Rawhide Clyde and Bristletooth.

Penelope Pitstop passed through over the July 4th holiday and we shared some of my own legendary malted waffles for breakfast, with plenty of maple syrup made from Loopy DeLoop's artisan maple sugar from his hobbyist sugar bush back in Quebec's Eastern Townships. Not to mention choice Puerto Rican coffee as happens to be firewood roasted.

Yours till at least one souvenir T-shirt in the "walking billboard" manner comes up in De Stijl ...

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Just spare us the jealousy

[Mise en scene: Some beach in northern Minnesota's lakes country, where we find Sheena the Lioness and Racquel Wrench crossing paths with the CB Bears, in particular Boogie, who happens to be fond of spearfishing with the harpoon spear gun … which, as it turns out, is also the vehicle of choice with our feline diver sorority. Witness--] RACQUEL WRENCH, somewhat impressed by Boogie's spearing haul: How exactly is it possible that you're so proficient in spearing underwater for a bear like yourself? BOOGIE, somewhat amused: I admit it just happens to come rather naturally to a bear like myself….. SHEENA THE LIONESS, fascinated: Care to join us for a fish fry with our catch as much as yours? [Before long--] HUSTLE, per the CB Bears: What else could be more enticing?! [I leave you to imagine the rest]

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Meanwhile, on Chicago's State Street, That Great Street ...

Tom and Jerry are into another of their chase episodes when, for some reason, Tom gets seriously distracted to the point of his stumbling down the stairs of a subway station, stopping just short of the ticket vending machine.

Back on street level, Jerry was pure ROFLMAO at Tom's distractive misfortune into the subway.

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An admission from Brutus the Lion per The Roman Holidays

Strange as it must seem, many gladiatorial matches such as I participated in would include as a "special added attraction"--yeah, right--rather bizarre displays of the same lions used in the battles , myself included, deflowering--yes, deflowering!!--young girls, and trying to look satisfied for the spectacle most depraved. And I do wish to confess to my part in such gladiatorial side shows!

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Over a summer's lunch with Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy

DOGGIE DADDY, beaming with much pride: You know, Son of Sons, nothing could be more worthwhile on a warm summer's day like this than delicatessen for lunch ... as in a rather generous sandwich of shaved roast beef and shaved ham, rather generous and all-- AUGIE DOGGIE, in excitable mode: And rather filling, besides! On multi-grain bread as well, rather hearty and satisfying! DOGGIE DADDY: As well as some process white Cheddar cheese ... plus a side of multi-grain chips and a glass of refreshing iced tea or two! AUGUE DOGGIE: What could be more worthwhile, Acme and Exemplar of Fatherhood, than to know how best to satisfy your darling son! DOGGIE DADDY: Heh heh heh ... that's my son who said as much!

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NORVILLE "SHAGGY" ROGERS, sharing the joys of an all-night Mexican horror film festival on the TV alongside his faithful Scooby-Doo munching away on multi-grain tortilla chips: Like, Scoob, is nothing better in life than just watching those crazy Mexican horror films? SCOOBY-DOO: [Laughter]

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Such was how the Clue Club took stock of a crucial cluedo in a burglary case

DOTTIE, in her attic laboratory, reviewing a strand of human hair in a microscope: One thing I couldn't help but be amazed at with this piece of hair you sent over for analysis-- LARRY, taking note of Dottie's remarks: So what exactly is it, Dottie? DOTTIE: It may surprise you to know, Larry, that the slick look of the hair, which was of a moderate brown colour--by all appearances, natural--came about by way of a mineral oil-based hair tonic, the kind as brings about a "gigolo" sort of look. But let's not get too overworked on sterotypes. PEPPER: I can understand the point, Dottie. Did the mineral oil hair tonic have any sort of obvious odor? DOTTIE: No, not really. Its greasiness is more or less the real giveaway in a crowd. PEPPER: Dottie, point taken. But then again, aren't there less-obvious-looking brands of hair tonic out there? DOTTIE: Pepper, have you considered where our suspect chosoe the mineral oil hair tonic just because it may have been the cheapet available? LARRY: I never gave it much thought, come to think of it ...