Anatomy of a Squonk - Sheldon® Comic Strip

TITLE: Anatomy of Monsters: Anatomy of a Squonk

DESCRIPTION: A squat, blobby, toad-like creature with four legs sits in a puddle. He has weird pic-like ears, wide eyes that leak tears. His pig-like nose sits above a heavy frown. His skin is a yellow-green with brown spotting, with lots of warts and shiny slime.

JOKES:
- The squonk is a legendary, sorrowful creature from Pennsylvania.
- Mythological creatures are often born our of the shared fears of the collective unconscious. This one was born out of just…living in Pennsylvania.
- When in distress, the squonk has the ability to dissolve into tears. I had an old Chevy that could do this.
- It’s known for its extreme self-loathing regarding its warty, wrinkly skin. Tag yourself: I’M A SQUONK!
- It spends most of its time lurking in Pennsylvania and weeping with a trail of tears. (Notes: This also describes Phillies fans)
- It’s notoriously shy, and comes out only at dusk for dinner. But that’s also half the teens you know.
- There’s a town in Pennsylvania that holds “Squonkapalooza” every year! The main stage is just a loop of those Sarah McLachlan animal shelter commercials.

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