Notes & Asides

“We’ve finally figured out a way to fit it on the package. We’re introducing the 11-inch cigarette.”

wrong, unkempt, rednecked. Everyone at the banquet got poulet rôti à la mal de mer, except Stan, who was served his favorite meal: no appetizer, greasy cheeseburger, soggy French fries, Wonder bread, cherry Coke with triple syrup, and red jello for dessert. “And keep this here stuff coming,” says Stan, waving his spoon at the jello dish.