Beetle Bailey

"Believe me, Beetle," says Sgt. Snorkel, holding Pvt. Bailey by the throat, "this beating will hurt me more than you"
"How is that possible?" chokes Pvt. Bailey.
"It'll make me ten minutes late for lunch" says Sgt. Snorkel with genuine sadness.
Pvt. Bailey, struggling for breath, says nothing.

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