HuwG - Well, fairly well done! It's encouraging to see that there is life stirring in this morass of pedantry. The fellow who used to say "Dawk..." or "Da-w-w-w-k!!!" on frequent occasions, usually when confronted with a situation that baffled his tiny mind, was indeed named Karbunkel. His partner, a slightly brighter individual with a very swollen ego, was named Fester Bestertester. The artist was Don Martin.

Said comic was quite hilarious, establishing a graphic style all its own, and appeared in Mad Magazine over the years, specially in the 50's and 60's.

Nigel and greg, I have enjoyed your titanic match of pedantic egos. I think there may be a place for you at the Twillingsgate Herald. Advance to the wicket, gentlemen, and gird yourselves for action.

- LH