Li'l Genius #49

Mar 1964 · Charlton · 0.12 USD

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This issue of Li'l Genius is an anthology containing multiple short humorous stories. One story involves a character taking a steam bath to relax and feel rejuvenated, with dialogue about the therapeutic benefits of steam and massage. Another story features a child playing tennis and badminton, including a comedic moment where he hits a ball with a tennis racket. A third story depicts various animals—including squirrels, a raccoon, a bunny, birds, and bees—engaging in comical misadventures, with the animals laughing at each other's antics and physical mishaps throughout the natural world.

Contains 3 stories

Black-Eyed Boner

10 pp · Humor, Children

Ollie’s father, determined to toughen him up after he loses a fight, takes him to Joe’s Gym for a grueling workout. From rope climbing to parallel bars and steam baths, Ollie endures a series of exaggerated fitness routines—only to reveal he didn’t lose the fight at all, he got a black eye from a baseball.

Tennis Menace

10 pp · Humor, Children

Homer is left in charge of Ollie while Mrs. Olsen runs errands, the boy’s attempt to keep the younger child entertained quickly spirals into chaos during a tennis game—complete with spiked shoes, a ruined court, and a bizarre drink called "Hink." As Ollie’s antics turn the match into a disaster, Homer struggles to maintain control, only to be rewarded with an unexpected kiss and a lesson in what “love” really means in tennis.

A Stiff Story

5 pp · Anthropomorphic-Funny Animals

Randy the dog accidentally gets covered in starch, leaving his ears stiff and stuck straight out—much to the amusement of his friends and local animals. As he tries to enjoy a date with Cindy at the movies, his rigid ears make it impossible for her to snuggle close, leading to a moment of despair... until a sudden gust of wind lifts his ears and changes everything.