Sometimes, Roz Chast seems to borrow from Arnold Lobel; Lobel's "Toad" is famously the author of his own problems, and RC's "Roz" has this trait, as well.
Toad is self-conscious about a bathing suit; he could just wear it with pride, but this option seems mysteriously unavailable to him.
Similarly, Roz has real questions about a new purchase. Instead of thinking twice about her credit card, she unwisely fishes for a compliment. "How do you feel about my NEW SWIM SUIT?" The title of this cartoon is "Downhill Racer"--and you can write the rest, without any hints, if you take a moment and daydream.
My favorite line: "The important thing is that YOU like it!" ....It's like I'm watching a documentary about my own life, on the big screen.
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