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on Dec. 12, 2008

note: i changed the puppet from the original to something a bit more sinister……

so, there was a bit of "controversy" with the following few pages. nothing major. just my own personal conflict on whether or not to use the actual name of the motivational comedian, and if the scenes that follow are a bit too violent. i brought this up with jason, and we had several lengthy discussions on the matter. ultimately we decided that the "cartoon graphic violence" while a bit extreme, would not have to be toned down for this update. and we had also decided to use a different moniker for the comedian.

i have subsequentially decided to use the name from the original draft because i have already used "police ice" which, in fact, existed. no reason to turn back now. and in doing so i offer this disclaimer:
the ventrilequist and motivational comedian depicted in this strip, in real life, actually has a very positive anti-drug anti-gang message for kids. his colorful bowties and fancy puppets or dummies or whatever the jeff dunham fans call these dolls are great for capturing the young audience making them laugh and getting his message across. something fun for elementary school kids to look forward to in the afternoon. but it is only good for YOUNG kids. high school age kids….not so much. most of the kids have already tried drugs, and a silly puppet show is just as likely to convince them that drugs are bad mmmmkay as that poorly animated cartoon they were forced to watch in health class persuaded them to not even think about sex, or boobs, or kissing.