Why Do I Have to Work So Hard?

Why Do I Have to Work So Hard?

Happy Labor Day! And many thanks to my pal Mike Pascale for both today’s joke and the additions to the art.

Artist unknown. Art from GREAT LOVER ROMANCE #16, 1954.

Artist unknown. Art from GREAT LOVER ROMANCE #16, 1954.

 
Transcript:

SCENE: Man wearing a hardhat is kissing the neck of a woman who has her eyes closed.

MAN: Why do I have to work so hard to please you?

WOMAN: It’s Labor Day!

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Mike Pascale

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SCENE: Man wearing a hardhat is kissing the neck of a woman who has her eyes closed.

MAN: Why do I have to work so hard to please you?

WOMAN: It’s Labor Day!

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Mike Pascale

I’m a Virgin

I’m a Virgin

Artist unknown. Art from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS #28, 1948.

Artist unknown. Art from AMERICA’S BEST COMICS #28, 1948.

 
Transcript:

SCENE: Blonde woman winking.

WOMAN: I’m a virgin…most of the time!

1948 Art: Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira

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SCENE: Blonde woman winking.

WOMAN: I’m a virgin...most of the time!

1948 Art: Artist Unknown Re-Creation: Diego Jourdan Pereira

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So, You Believe Me?

So, You Believe Me?

Art by Dick Giordano from the story "My Secret" in FIRST KISS #27, 1962.

Art by Dick Giordano from the story “My Secret” in FIRST KISS #27, 1962.

 
Transcript:

SCENE: Man and woman embracing.

MAN: So…you believe me?

WOMAN: Oh, sure! Ashley Madison is just your sister!

1962 Art: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman

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SCENE: Man and woman embracing.

MAN: So...you believe me?

WOMAN: Oh, sure! Ashley Madison is just your sister!

1962 Art: Dick Giordano Color: Allen Freeman

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No Sex, Please! We’re Married!

No Sex, Please! We’re Married!

Although nearly all-powerful, even Superman couldn’t save Jimmy Olsen from disaster at moments like this!

Art by Bob Powell in the story "I Was the Loneliest Girl In School" from HI-SCHOOL ROMANCE #3, 1950

Art by Bob Powell in the story “I Was the Loneliest Girl In School” from HI-SCHOOL ROMANCE #3, 1950

 
Transcript:

SCENE: Guy (Who Looks Like Jimmy Olsen) watches in disbelief as a woman walks away from him.

GUY: No sex? No kiss? No…nothing? Jeez, it’s like dating my wife!

1950 Art: Bob Powell Re-Creation: Allen Freeman

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SCENE: Guy (Who Looks Like Jimmy Olsen) watches in disbelief as a woman walks away from him.

GUY: No sex? No kiss? No...nothing? Jeez, it’s like dating my wife!

1950 Art: Bob Powell Re-Creation: Allen Freeman

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Cheer Up

Cheer Up

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story "A Moment to Remember" in FIRST KISS #21, 1961.

Art by Vince Colletta Studio from the story “A Moment to Remember” in FIRST KISS #21, 1961.

 
Transcript:

SCENE: Man walks off. Behind him a woman runs away crying.

MAN: Cheer up! At least only one of us is pregnant!

Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman

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SCENE: Man walks off. Behind him a woman runs away crying.

MAN: Cheer up! At least only one of us is pregnant!

Art: Vince Colletta Studio Color: Allen Freeman

21.1.3.6

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