Chris Ware unusually advises readers on the first page to not buy the book, as he considers it to be not up to the same standard as his current work. The type of writing found in the strip is very typical of Ware, and the strip rarely contains a standard punch line.
In his unconventional manner, Chris Ware discourages readers from buying the book, believing it falls short of his current artistic standards. His writing style within the strip is typical of his work, with the strip rarely employing a traditional comedic punchline.