“You know what I like about this toon? The fact that the chickens are fairly sentient. They’re aware of chicken fingers. They’re aware of press-on nails. They have the ability to read, and the ability to make a purchase. But it’s that last little cognitive effort to put it all together that just escapes them. That and the fact that Carol is a pretty cool name for a chicken. Here’s how I jotted it down in my joke book:” Chicken Finger Nails
 
 
“And here’s how the idea played out in strip form. In case you didn’t realize it, some papers run Loose Parts in a horizontal format. That means I have to prepare two cartoons for every day. It’s a little extra work but if it means more people get to see it, then I’m happy to oblige.”