Years ago, I did several strips about Phydeaux being afraid of the mustard identifier. Seemed like time to bring that phobia back as I see so many people afraid of so many silly things.
When I first thought of this strip, the line in the first panel was the punchline. Then I came up with the line in the second panel and thought it was better. Same with the third. Finally decided that I would use all three.
I thought it ironic that when this came out, the ‘Boys were on a pretty good win streak. And no, this wasn’t a knock against those people who really do suffer with seasonal depression. Just a commentary on those of us who get a little too wrapped up in “our” teams.