That is to say, it’s a good thing that Mark has some swimming cred and can adapt his technique on a needs basis. This really isn’t that long of a distance. On the other hand, with all of that wet clothing weighing them down, perhaps a sidestroke is the proper energy-saving technique. As for Cricket Bro, his only technique seems to be bobbing up and down and making wild claims he probably won’t remember or make good on.

As for his remark, “If we get out of this, I’m gonna give you a million dollars”, I’d hope Mark holds him to that pledge; but I think he’s too much of a sap goody-goody boy scout to do so. How about just telling him, “Keep the money. How about just staying out of my life, like forever, Cricket Bro!?“

Question: How does today’s strip resemble the pre-Rivera period?