Even Lemmings Have It Rough on Twitter

The term "lemming" has two different meetings. One is a small, short-tailed rodent, while the other is a person who unthinkingly joins a mass movement. When it comes to social media, the latter joins just about every new network headfirst, and often can't gather any steam.

In this Sunday comic, we see the two definitions of lemming converge. Poor little lemming — maybe he should try #TeamFollowBack.

Comic written by Larry Lambert; illustrated by Jerry King.

1. Parenting Hasn't Changed in 5,000 Years

   And without the 3G-connection upgrade, Dad says that tablet is essentially a very expensive brick.

   

2. Will We Ever Know the Truth About Bane's Capital?

   It is a legitimate question. How did Bane get all that money to take down Gotham City?

   

3. Curiosity Makes Her Biggest Discovery Yet

   What NASA didn't tell you was that Curiosity was really aiming her laser at a male Martian with bad manners. #PewPew

   

4. Life Lessons From Dad

   Listen kid, you know it's a good movie if you have to wait for Netflix to send it to you by mail.

   

5. Look Who's in Line for the iPhone 5

   Wonder how much the president had to pay that chair to wait overnight?

   

6. Dude, Why Does Your Internet Stink?

   Oh you didn't know that Apple's latest software update includes Smell-O-Vision?

   

7. When Closed-Minded Is a Good Thing

   Because everyone knows you have to stuff cotton in your ears to stop the leaks.

   

8. Something Is Missing, Batman

   Even Robin knows it's all about the little things.

   

9. If Christopher Columbus Had Apple Maps

   That would finally explain why Christopher Columbus had such a poor sense of direction.

   Comic written by Larry Lambert

   

10. How We Followed Elections in the 1800s

    In the pre-technology days of the Wild West, voters had to use their nose to follow their party's candidate.

    Comic written by Larry Lambert

    

11. Who's Making Money Off Big Bird?

    Looks like Sesame Street's resident therapist is going to have a great Christmas.

    Comic written by Larry Lambert

    

12. Why Drug Companies Love Elections

    Depression is just one of the many side effects that an undecided voter experiences towards the end of October.

    Comic written by Larry Lambert

    

13. The Millennial Vote

    Lots of young people are engaged in the national discussion, but a few might need a little prodding.

    Comic written by Larry Lambert

    

14. Finally, Relief From Political Ads

    Now that's a smear campaign that we can all get behind.

    Comic written by Larry Lambert

    

15. Clark Kent on the Demise of Newspapers

    Investigative reporting just isn't what it used to be. Blame it on Twitter.

    Comic written by Larry Lambert

    

16. Petraeus Scandal Is the New Guilty Pleasure

    CNN is quickly replacing E! as the go-to channel for juicy reality television.

    Comic written by Larry Lambert

    

17. This Is Why Your Email Was Hacked

    Even Google's two-step authentication can't protect you from naiveté.

    Comic written by Larry Lambert

    

18. The Parenting App You'll Never Download

    When the evening news anchor said "Big Brother is watching," little Jake thought that meant something totally different.

    Comic written by Larry Lambert

    

19. The Real Reason Your Eyesight Stinks

    Captchaism: It's like Astigmatism, but less decipherable.

    Comic written by Larry Lambert

    

20. Dear Dog, Leave a Message at the Tree

    "Hi, this is Dog. I'm not home right now, but go ahead and take a pee, and I'll call you back as soon as possible."

    Comic written by Larry Lambert