This was Interview Week down at the San Antonio Hunting Lodge of Tess Tigress and her new hubby, Jess. They’re not big on last names down there, I reckon, and it was never offered. Mark started the interview off on the wrong foot by asking how the two of them got together, which redirected the interview away from discussions of the Hog Hunting Heroines (of Bexar County), the reason he flew there. Mark was later invited to view their hunting trophy room, which left him possibly revolted or merely appalled at the number of mounted heads.  Fortunately for Mark, there was no empty plaque on the wall with the label, “Mark Trail: 20__.” When Mark finally got around to asking about the hunting group (this was in Saturday’s strip, by the way), Tess simply said they were going hunting that day and hoped Mark brought along his hunting camo. Which he did. Well, before you bug out, check out today’s hot topic!

With all of the possible nature topics available at the touch of a keyboard, the best Rivera could come up with is la cucaracha? The cockroach!? I’m thinking even she was not that satisfied with the topic, based on the lackluster title panel she created. Well, we get a few less-than-well-known tidbits of intel, such as that even when squished, they can spread harm. But I don’t know why Mark talks about cockroach nests. Who sees the nests? Aren’t they usually inside the walls? If I ever saw a nest, I’d probably douse it with dish detergent, vinegar, or Elmer’s Glue. Fortunately, I haven’t had to deal with those bugs since my college days.